Independence was the farthest point westward on the Missouri River where steamboats or other cargo vessels could travel, due to the convergence of the Kansas River with the Missouri River approximately six miles west of town, near the current Kansas-Missouri border.
Honey Benefits for Dogs. Honey benefits dogs in numerous ways. Topically it heals wounds. Internally, it provides numerous sources of nutrients, such as vitamins A, B complex, C, D, E and K, plus minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and more. It helps dogs with allergies, fights infections, and helps with digestive problems.
Trumpet vines are not toxic to dogs, but several other vines are. Trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) is a colorful vine that is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 9. Many homeowners value its low maintenance and attractiveness to birds and butterflies.