Europe’s Zog builds a palace in Tirana capital scene
UNESCO survey notes Albania’s king Zog I pursuing a million dollar palace in Tirana as it grows from a wartime capital to a modern administrative center. The city’s mosques give way to government offices and foreign legations while locals keep traditional dress and crafts.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Urope
Europe
Zog I
Zogu
Albania
Tirana
Durazzo
Pleasantly Screened Porch for Summer
A Maryland farm kitchen near New Market features a screened porch with a divan and an easy chair to rest during chores. The setup, guided by the county home demonstration agent, offers a yard view, shrubs, and flowers, illustrating home beautification promoted by USDA extension workers.
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United States Department of Agriculture
New Market
Maryland
Maryland Farm Home
Commercial Use Found for All Waste Product
Herring and sardine tinning plants now utilize all by products. Scale by products fetch big money for pearl essence makers. Heads tails and waste material are converted into fish meal, poultry feed, or fertilizer. Waste oils become varnish and paint. Tin trimmings are reclaimed, shipped to England, smelted, and rolled into new metal sheets.
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England
Jonah Jug Depicts Ancient Greek Story Clearance
A decorated pottery jug from Cyprus, dating back about 25 centuries, shows a ship and a sailor being swallowed by a great fish. The British Museum acquired the piece, which experts say reflects Cypriot craftsmanship influenced by Phoenician sailors and traders.
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Jonah and the Whale
Greece
Cyprus
British Museum
Detroit News
Rosenthal’s Witty Take on Chopin Minute Waltz
The famed pianist Rosenthal attended a friend’s music evening where another pianist played Chopin’s Minute Waltz too slowly. Rosenthal frowned during the performance but afterward praised the player, humorously remarking that the waltz had given him a delightful quarter of an hour.
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Rosenthal
Chopin
Attractive Sun Suit for a Little Girl
The United States Department of Agriculture describes a practical sun suit for a young girl. Designed for quick changes and easy laundering, the outfit combines a dress top with a lower panty section, suitable for breezy car rides and outdoor play in a yard with sand and swings.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Jane
Bureau of Home Economics
Fresh berries year round by frozen pack method
United States Department of Agriculture reports experiments in freezing berries to preserve freshness. Small domestic containers and improved refrigeration may let strawberries raspberries and other soft fruits remain fresh year round. 100000 barrels of berries are produced annually on the Pacific coast using this method.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Pacific Coast
Cleaning Silver With Salt and Soda Boiling Method
A cleaning method uses three teaspoonfuls each of salt and soda in three quarts of water in a bright aluminum pan to boil silver for three minutes. Rinse, dry, and use caution not to mix with cooking utensils. Not effective for German silver or certain metal alloys.
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