Macao: Far Eastern Outpost and City of Contrasts
National Geographic sketches Macao as a sunlit port with terraced houses, a faded charm, and a storied past. It recalls Portuguese history from 1507, Camoens’ exile, and a once-thriving entrepôt now tied to gambling halls, opium trade, and a unique Sino Portuguese heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Macao
Monte Carlo
Orient
Portucal
Hongkong
Hei Canton
South
China
Montefort
Finis
British East India Company
Dutch Company
Great Britain
Europe
Luis de Campens
Catharina d’Atayadu
Catharina
Portugal
Camoens
Southern China
H C L Pinches King George
King George has funded part of his duties from private resources due to rising expenses and the need to supplement the income from the state in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King George
The Avocado Pear in In Old Sailor Lore
The avocado known to sailors as midship men's butter due to its butter like flesh and rich nutty flavor. It contains about 10 percent fat 1 percent water and 7 percent carbohydrates with 512 calories per pound. It is used as salad fruit dessert and in soup with sugar cream wine and citrus juice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropica
Tight Windows Save Coal Bill and Fuel Costs
The Farmers Bulletin 1994 from the USDA urges sealing cracks around doors and windows with weather stripping to cut heat loss. Metal stripping can reduce leakage up to 88 percent in strong winds and lower radiation needs by 15 to 20 percent, yielding 15 to 25 percent fuel savings and potentially smaller heating plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Bulletin
Washington, D. C
Restoring Color Tips for Washed Shirtwaists
Guide advises restoring color to lavender or pink shirtwaists by soaking ten minutes in cold water with half cup vinegar per quart. Remove and iron while slightly damp to finish the process.
Heating the Robins Raisins in Baking
Reading from a domestic tip column, advises heating raisins before adding to cake batter. Place raisins in a shallow pan, warm until plump and heated through, then fold in lightly at the end to prevent sinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo
Hot Lunches Served in Country Schools
A rural education bulletin urges schools to share responsibility for noonday meals, promoting cleanliness sanitation and basic cooking. It describes setups from simple clean lunch spaces to full lunch rooms, with equipment lists and student roles for kitchen tasks under home economics guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teituer
United States Department of Agriculture
Proper care for brushes used in staining and painting
Brushes for stain varnish paint and oil come in sizes and qualities. A wide quality brush is economical when cared for and reusable. Clean oil brushes with turpentine or kerosene then gasoline or benzine and warm soapy water. Hang bristles down to dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers
United States Department of Agriculture
Around Ze House: Frugal Kitchen Tips From Then
A collection of domestic hints on cooking and upkeep. Read about cooling custard before flavoring, letting soap harden to extend life, adding curry powder to soups, citrus in cakes, vinegar for fabric color, restrained garnishing, casserole cooking, and pastry secrets for economical, tidy meals.
Farm Safety Talk Highlights Unprotected Machinery Dangers
A country doctor and Farmer Brown discuss farm accident patterns and the preventable toll on limbs. They cite unguarded machinery, unsafe ladders, broken scaffolds, and boiler-inspection gaps as major hazards, urging use of safety devices and proper maintenance to reduce injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Brown
United
Winter repairs boost thrashing efficiency and savings
A Farmers Bulletin explains that winter overhaul of thrashing machines saves time and grain next year. Proper disuse repairs prevent mid season breakdowns and costly delays, as parts become scarce during peak season. Copies of Farmers Bulletin 1036 are available free from the Agriculture department in Washington, D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers
Washington, D. C
Geese Return Good Profit for Experienced Raisers
Local breeders report geese as among the most profitable fowl for raising. Farmers say geese yield steady returns and are favored in mixed poultry operations.
Beef cattle benefit farm use across corn belt
The U S Department of Agriculture outlines advantages of beef cattle in general farming. They enable greater use of dry roughages, work on rough and wet land, utilize grain and roughages efficiently, and spread labor year round with minimal summer attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Belt
United States Department of Agriculture
Trap Nest Data Promises Profitable Poultry Flocks
USDA researchers note trap nesting hens reveal that late mousters are the most profitable in a flock. Although nest setup and labor deter adoption, the method helps select top layers and suggests the trait may carry through generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Pasture Stock on Alfalfa Advice
USDA warns avoid grazing alfalfa fields when ground is soft from rain to prevent root damage and crown injury. Do not overstock. limit grazing so plants grow faster than they are eaten for best regrowth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
On the Other Hand Salient Wedding Insight
The speaker at a New York wedding breakfast remarks that wealthy magnates once wed young, but today successful men delay marriage yet wed more often, delivering a wry contrast about social marrying trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Sultus
New York
Rockefellers
Schwabs
Russell Sages
Mr. Saltus
Plain Girl Seeks Book In Retail Ledger Tale
A plain girl asks for a book titled Cultivate Your Natural Beauty. The clerk offers the item, but the girl returns her purse and leaves, suggesting she is not buying it for herself. The brief vignette appears in the Retail Ledger of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Retail Ledger
Philadelphia
The Midnight Quarrel Between Queen Gabby and King
A humorous exchange unfolds as Queen Gabby tells of sleepless nights while King replies that he deserves daytime talk. The banter reveals a playful royal dynamic and mutual tease in a domestic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Gabby
King
A Bad Case She How Much Do You Love Ma Dear
A dialogue fragment features a playful exchange about love between a sender and a listener. The stylized line hints at intimate affection and a lighthearted mood.
These Shoes Are Incredible and Er Oo No
A fragmentary note mutters disbelief at footwear with mixed praise and hesitation. The line hints at exceptional design or comfort but ends with a wary exclamation. No clear event, person, or organization is named.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henny George
Jeunesse Doree
Munecne
Hells
Rea du Juego
Camoens’ Garden
Reese
Allso
Farmer Brown
William Johnson
States Department of Agriculture
National Safety Council
Holland
Hunt
A. B. Richards Medicine Co
Sherman
Texas
King Pin Plug Tobacco
Arthur’ W. Henk
Walker Street
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Davenport
Fort Wayne
U. 8 Army
Real Sai Oa
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!