Jewels or the June Bride
A compact look at the wedding ring through history from ancient Egypt and Greece to modern times. It traces how rings signified love and troth, how finger choice spread from Egypt to Rome and Europe, and how diamond cutting and platinum settings evolved into today’s double ring customs as of 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Mm. Comstock
Neands
Mendelssohe
Swinburne
Rebekah
Isaac
Syria
Egypt
Asia
Europe
Pormpeli
Martin Luther
India
Troth
Tertullian
Ilsthine
Onancer
Shakespeare
England
Germany
Ovid
Corinna
Benvenuto Cailini
New York City
Amsterdam
Holland
Dover
Preparation of Eastern Grapes for Market bulletin issued
A United States Department of Agriculture bulletin outlines harvesting packing and handling methods used by eastern grape growers. It covers field trays picking benches packing tables containers and loading into cars, stressing careful handling from field to shipment to avoid mold and decay and noting the shift toward table stock quality. Copies are available free from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics Washington DC.
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United States Departme of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
California
Bulletin
Partners' Bulletin No
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Washington, D. C
New Insect Threatens Apple Crop in Western New York
An introduced insect, the apple skeletonizer, has appeared in Western New York last summer and is causing brown foliage loss along highways. It, like Europe’s species, feeds on apple leaves and may devastate crops if not controlled. Three generations occur June to October with the first brood most damaging. Regular spray schedules typically prevent injury.
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New York
Ex- Beriment
Geneva
Europe
United States
Hudson River Valley
Albany
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Seabon
Pruning Young Trees At Planting Time
Advice on pruning young trees at planting time to balance top growth with reduced roots. Describes two shaping methods: three to five main branches or a central leader with secondary branches. Emphasizes evenly spaced limbs and selecting strong crotches for sturdier growth.
Spray material requirements for orchard trees
The amount of spray material per tree depends on tree size. For a 15 to 20 year old tree four sprays may require 19 to 20 gallons or more. Material cost including labor ranges from 40 to 7 cents per tree. For dry lime-sulphur use 3 to 4 pounds in place of each gallon of liquid lime-sulphur.
Sid a Woman Out? Call When She Isn’t In
A fragment suggests a dating prank or social cue about approaching a woman when she is not present. No clear event, names, places, or organizations are provided to verify context.
Bayer Aspirin touted for fast relief and heart safety
An advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin as a quick remedy for headaches and pains, claiming physicians approve its use and it does not affect the heart. It warns buyers to ask for Bayer and to choose the box labeled genuine in red.
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Bayer
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Rodddide
Unoceryood & Linderyyood
Monarch Quality Food Products
RCH
Monarch
Rsid, Murdoch & CO
Larnaud
Jura Mountains
Chemiien
Balloyilteagia
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!