Monasteries of Athos A Glimpse of the Holy Peninsula
The Athos peninsula, long a monastic realm, is governed by a unique body of twenty monasteries and a small executive council. Visitors travel the rough trail to Vatopethi, the capital Karyes, and the guest houses where a distinctive hospitality tray awaits guests.
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National
Gesppate Society
Washington, D. C
Athos Peninsula
Greece
Constantinople
Byzantium
Aegean Sea
Chalcidice
Neptune
Chios
Athos
Daphne
Russia
Karyes
Aegean
Mount Athos
Sacred Mount
London
Konak
Kinatis
Epistasia
Karyess
Republic
Vatopethi
Bay
Peninsula
Wide Variations in Selling Hogs
The United States Department of Agriculture analyzes 1921 hog shipments by 200 cooperative associations in the central corn belt. Marked differences in local and terminal marketing costs show that averages misrepresent actual expenses with a spread from about 30 cents to $3 per 1,000 pounds, driven by varied services, accounting practices, and car loading.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Corn Belt
Soy Beans as Hay and Oats Substitute in Dairy Feeds
The Ithaca College of Agriculture reports versatile soy beans can substitute for hay silage and oats when ripened. They may yield similar or greater pounds per acre, and provide good dairy ration meal. Planting guidance includes inoculation, row spacing 28 inches, and 20 quarts seed per acre. Harvest methods align with standard beans, or cut with grain binder if not overripe.
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College of Agriculture At
Ithaca
College
World Hog Production Shows Large Decrease
World hog numbers across principal producing countries fell to 227.4 million from 263.8 million prewar levels, a 14 percent drop. The United States posted the largest production increase, while European totals remained down. Argentina Canada showed smaller gains and France Germany Denmark among those citing declines.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Argentina
Canada
Department
France
Germany
Denmark
Judge Thomason Endorses Tanlac For Digestive Ailments
Alabama Mayor Judge G W Thomason of Tarrant City says chronic indigestion nearly broke him three years ago. He credits Tanlac with restoring strength after six bottles and a return to life zest. The item notes Tanlac availability and adds a cigar joke from Louisville Courier Journal.
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G. W. Thomason
Tarrant City
Alabama
Judge Thomason
Louisville Courier Journal
Quack Grass and Thistle Prove Hard to Eradicate
Canada thistle and quack grass are among the most difficult weeds to eradicate once established. Their underground rootstocks send out new plants under adverse conditions, so farms should remove them early before they threaten crop production.
Sweet Clover Valuable for Soil Improvement
Sweet clover pasture needs no yearly reseeding if not overgrazed and some plants are allowed to seed. It is a valuable soil improver, supplying nitrogen and organic matter, but should not occupy a field too long.
Important to All Women Readers of This Paper
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble without knowing it. The ad promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy that can restore kidney health and urges readers to send ten cents for a sample bottle, with fuller sizes available at drug stores.
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Kilmer
Beggar Reflects On Credit Hardship In Street Exchange
A passer-by offers future change to a beggar who laments that working on credit led to poverty. The exchange appears in a New Haven Register item.
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New Haven Register
Cuticura Cure For Pimples Advised In Brief Notice
Cuticura Ointment used to remove pimples and blackheads, wash with Cuticura Soap in five minutes, and maintain clear skin with daily use. Include Cuticura Talcum for complete care. Advertisement.
Not Particular The Landlady Tea Or Coffee
The London answers a playful exchange between a landlady and her boarder about whether tea or coffee should be served. The dialogue evokes a domestic, humorous tone.
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Boarder
London
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Chevrolet Motor Company
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Superior Light Delivery
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