Peruvian coastal lands and ports described by a Los Angeles Times correspondent
A Los Angeles Times correspondent details the Peruvian coast from Lima to Mollendo and Arica, describing dry mountain scenery, adobe field walls, and the Humboldt current shaping arid coastlines. He notes Lima’s charm, Callao and Iquique ports, Arica’s historic fortifications, and Mollendo’s rugged cliffside setting, with observations on mining, vegetation, and local architecture.
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America
Rio Rimac
Lima
Callao
California
Los Angeles Times
South America
Peru
Coaquimbo
Chile
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
Juneau
Alaska
Antarctic
Andes
Lemons Touted As Health Aid For Sickness And Scurvy
The article argues lemons help prevent malaria and typhoid, and notes lemons and Jule are beneficial. It cites English law requiring ships to carry lemons so every sailor gets an ounce of juice after ten days at sea to ward off scurvy.
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England
Leading Qualities of Soils for Road Building
Overview of soil types used in road construction. Describes clay, sand, loam, gravel, marl, and gumbo, their textures, drainage, moisture behavior, and how mixing improves stability. Details nonslaking versus sinking clays, capillary action, and suitability of sand-clay mixes for specific road surfaces.
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United States
Preventing Cutworm Damage in Gardens and Fields
Advice recommends paper wrappings around stem bases to save tomatoes cabbage and other crops. Paper should extend below ground and rise above soil. In corn, prepare bait by mixing paris green with bran syrup and water to cover two acres. Scatter bait in late afternoon where cutworms are active.
Handy harrow in garden rows fights weeds
A reader recalls a neat garden with vegetables in straight rows and no weeds. A homemade hand harrow built from boards and spikes pulled between the rows kept the beds weed free, offering an easy weekly alternative to hoeing.
Women Originate Some New Styles This Summer
Fashion writer notes American women are leading in new dress experiments amid war climate. Paris models decline in influence as U S designers largely inactive, while garden hats, checked waistcoats, sleeveless blouses, and colorfully patterned fabrics spear a distinct American style.
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New York
America
France
Paris
Robin Bood
Beauty Hints For Healthier Mouth Eyes And Breathing
Practical tips emphasize daily mouth rinse to keep gums healthy and breath sweet. Eyes receive high priority with tepid water baths through the eyeglass to refresh and strengthen after work. Simple soothing remedies are offered for eye inflammation.
Striped Dance Frocks Set for Next Season
Striped dance frocks for the younger women and girls feature jardinere silks with flowered stripes in pinks greens soft corn color grays and blues. The stripes run across the garment reflecting a light dancing style.
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Sonora
Mollendo
Agua Prieto
Bolivia
Arica
Morro
Spanish America
Pacific
Cerro de Pasco
United Railways
San Francisco
Maury
Iquique
Kosmos
West Coast
Valparaiso
Port OF
Lista
United States Department of Agriculture
McClure
Beauty
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