Ancient Peru Terraces Show Ingenious Terraced Farming
The article details Inca and pre-Inca agricultural mastery on narrow stone walled terraces. It explains terraced slopes, artificial subsoil, aqueducts, and massive labor that created fertile lands in Peru’s valleys. Terraces range from 3 to 15 feet wide with walls and water channels guiding erosion control and crop production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geograeute Society
Washington, D. C
North America
Peru
Ollantaytambo
Broad valley terraces and vast Peruvian aqueducts highlight ancient irrigation
Abundant labor and scarce land drove engineers to widen terrace beds and rebuild earth up to six feet deep behind high walls. The Peruvian aqueduct system reveals an advanced agricultural program with vast irrigation channels, suggesting high agricultural development and warranting further study of these extensive works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uuc.ent
Peru
Endowment Fund Leader Named in Kentucky American Legion
Frank Rash of Barrington is cited as department commander and key figure as Kentucky names the state committee chair for the American Legion Endowment Fund. He is credited with advancing the first local post quota and has a lengthy background in mining, National Guard service, and public office in Earlington.
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Kentucky
Department of the American Legion
American Legion Endowment Fund
Sterns Post
Sterns
Frank
Rash
Barrington
St. Charles
South Kentucky College
Massachusetts Thalitutée of Technology
St. Bernard Mining Company
Earlington
Presi
War Department
Joseph Vernon Lloyd
American Legion
Burlington
Help or Hindrance in World War Aftermath
Adel Drain of the American Legion spoke in a radio address urging veterans to shape postwar recovery. He argued the next global conflict could benefit humanity if those not deeply scarred by war act as instruments under God to seize opportunities for peace.
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Adel Drain
American Legion
Legion Affiliations Highlight Fraternal Ties Across Groups
The article notes that a member called the flown Legionnaire values the Legion most among twenty four organizations, claiming lower costs and greater value. The World’s Champion “Joiner” shows credentials proving a split that spans about two dozen affiliations.
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Legion
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Instant Pain Relief
A small bottle of Freezone sold by druggists promises to stop corn pain instantly with a few drops. It claims to remove hard corns soft corns and corns between the toes plus foot calluses without soreness or irritation.
Cross Word Enthusiast Finds Elephant In Clue
A word puzzle fan bursts with a clue during a moment of quiet reflection. The remark hints at a playful misdirection as a mysterious elephant appears in the exchange.
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Fat Stranger
Cascarets Advertised As Bowel Cleanser
An old advertisement touts Cascarets laxative for biliousness constipation and upset stomach. It promises quick relief by morning and claims suitability for adults and children at 10 cents a box in drug stores.
Return to the Old Home Sparks Rambling Recounts
Fred visits his old hometown and greets Tom who jokes that no one remembers him. The exchange hints at fading ties and nostalgia as the pair reflect on past familiarity and current anonymity.
Bayer Aspirin safety warning urged for genuine product
Demand Bayer aspirin only with the Bayer cross. Warning: if the name Bayer is not on the package or tablets you are not receiving the genuine, proven safe aspirin prescribed for 23 years. Say Bayer when you buy. Imitations may be dangerous. Ady.
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Bayer
Ruby Brandon
Home Beautiful
The
Alabastine Co
Grand Rapids, Mich
Be Careful of Infection from Cuts Burns Wounds and Sores
Advertises Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh as a preventive for infection and healer for cuts burns wounds and sores offering three sizes in all stores.
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Hanford
Not my Ear a Stranger to Thy Thoughts
A brief quotation note attributes a line to Addison, urging inward listening. The fragment presents a reflective mood and links to classical literature. No additional context or events are provided.
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Addison
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American Legion Weekly
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Hirshberg Paint Co
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Reinhardt Plant Company
Box W. Ashburn
Georgia
Carboil
John Marx
Central Park
Aechesre Rese
Rest College
Mmiumt
Charlotte Barber * College
Charlotte, N. C
W. Johnson
Lakewood
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Dandroff
Droggiste Hiscox
Patchogue
Luscox Chemical Works
Chera
Dixie Highway
Waycross
Sampson
Sydnor Pump and Well Co
Richmond
Mannamaker
Cleveland
Commission Co
Rocky Mount
N. C
Charlotte
Nelda Allah Fertilizers
Pwar
TTL Aer Ag Bre
Wilmington,n.e
Carolinas
Joseys
Josey
Ouironitebr
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ACTO
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N.C
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