El Salvador Nation: Volcanoes Trade and People
El Salvador, smallest American republic and Central America’s lone League of Nations member, lies on the Pacific coast. The country blends balsam trees and coffee wealth, with Izalco volcano shaping coastlines, a 75,000 San Salvador capital, diverse European ancestry among elites, and a rural, landholding majority contributing to thriving exports and modest taxes on rural property.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Alvador
League of Nations Council
el Salvador
Central America
Panama
Canada
Colombia
Pacific
Americas
New Jersey
Salvador
Izalco
Yellowstone Park
Acajuila
France
United States
San Miguel
California
San Salvador
Acajutla
Control Mice to Save Fruit Trees in Orchards
An advisory article warns growers of heavy losses from orchard mice and endorses permanent control with strychnine mixed with baking soda and oats. It describes preparation, waterproof poisoned oats, placement in protected containers, and additional measures like wire guards and close cultivation to deter rodents near tree bases.
Winter Orchard Injury Prevented in the Fall
Prof. A. J. Farley of the New Jersey experiment station notes simple fall precautions prevent most orchard harm from rabbits mice and winter injury. Remove dead grass and weeds within 3 to 4 feet of each tree and firm the soil around trunks with an 8 to 10 inch earth mound to reduce water freezing and protect bark and sapwood.
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A. J. Farley
New Jersey Experiment Station
Grapes Propagation by Hardwood Cuttings and Planting
The article explains propagating grapes using hardwood cuttings from ripened canes, taken in autumn or winter before severe cold. Cuttings are two buds long, six to ten inches, tied in bundles, stored in sand or moss to callus, then planted in rows in spring. It recommends procuring well-grown nursery plants for most planting.
Horticultural Hints for Georgia Farms and Orchards
The article urges farms to maintain a small wood lot and to clean up ground where vegetables have matured. It notes Georgia's 1926 peach crop at 8.2 million bushels, about one million less than 1924’s record, and warns against excessive pruning in farm apple orchards while advocating careful use of pruning tools.
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Georgia
Popular San Diego Woman Recovers From Long Illness
Mrs. T. D. Jester of San Diego credits Tanlac with dramatic recovery from a nervous breakdown and long illness. She describes rapid appetite return, better sleep, weight gain from 105 to 125 pounds, and general improvement after starting Tanlac. The ad claims Tanlac is a herbal tonic for nervous, digestive, and run down conditions with over 40 million bottles sold.
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San Diego
Tanlac
T. D. Jester
Pennsylvania Avenue
Calif
Dandelion Butter Color Sold In Stores For 50 Years
A harmless vegetable butter color known as Dandelion has been sold by drug stores and general stores for decades. The product is used by millions and historically priced at 35 cents per bottle.
Demand Bayer Aspirin Warning Ad
Warning to consumers to look for Bayer on packaging or tablets to ensure genuine Bayer Aspirin proven safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for 26 years. Advises saying Bayer when buying Aspirin and warns imitators may be dangerous. Includes Virgil quote about public good.
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Bayer
Vermifuge Ad Encourages Quick Relief From Worms
An old advertisement urges use of Dr. Peerys Dead Shot as a remedy for worms or tapeworms. It claims the product is available for 60 cents at druggists or 372 Pearl Street, New York. The note ends with an optimistic motto about helping others to be happy.
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Ceylon
Europe
America
Orchard
Virgil
Garfield
Rashel
Mitchell
Hall & Rucekel
Waverly Place
New York
Kinkade
American Farm Machine CO
33Rd Ave
S. E
Minneapolis
Minn
W.N. Y
San Francisco
Bager
Lumbago
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