Hong Kong the gem of the British Empire
National Geographic describes Hong Kong as a dynamic, orderly island city and vital imperial hub. It notes its harbor as a premier maritime center, the Victorian city plan on terraces, the Peak residential zones, and a diverse population dominated by Chinese residents but hosting many nationalities.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Hong Kong
Far East
Hamburg
New York
China
Islands
Gibraltar
Great Britain
Canton
Macao
Canton River
Victoria
Britain
Macau
Asia
Chinatown
Lre
United States
Cure for Insomnia Joke From Police Headquarters
A late night exchange at police headquarters imagines a new gun that wakes neighbors and could wake the patrolman, with a secretary noting officers are often asleep. The sergeant describes a home remedy to fall asleep quickly.
Unfortunate Human Trait in Banjo Speaker Verbatim
Uncle Eben laments that many people value a passable banjo player over a first class lecturer revealing a humorous view on public knowledge and popular taste.
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Eben
Dan
Temperature guidance for baking various foods from USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture outlines flexible oven methods for breads pastries and desserts noting no single method fits all. It recommends adjusting temperature and duration by loaf size batter richness and pan shape with ranges for biscuits bread cake cookies muffins gingerbread sponge cake meat and more and emphasizes gradual temperature changes for even results.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Excellent Ways to Use Left-Over Meat
Government food experts offer practical methods to repurpose roast lamb and mutton scraps. Prepare minced meat with butter flour milk parsley and seasoning then mold and steam with rice and poached eggs for a hearty dish. Include toasted mince on bread and a tomato sauce, or fry leg pieces as cutlets with various sauces.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Cleaning Wall Paper With Cornmeal Method
Old wallpaper can look like new when cleaned with cornmeal. Dip a cloth barely moistened into cornmeal and rub the paper with up and down motions to pick up grime.
To Renovate a Mop With Lye Boil Method
An old pat half full of water with a tablespoon of concentrated lye is used to boil the mop. After boiling the mop is wrung carefully and becomes as good as new.
Household Tips From A Classical Home Page
Various practical hints cover cleaning with cornmeal on grease, polishing with oatmeal, lighting tricks using a lamp and mirror, greasing a griddle with beef suet, keeping turpentine, using sprays to deter cockroaches, and serving croquettes of sweet potatoes. Also notes on Angelica decoration and a twin bed lamp design.
Plan to Increase Soil Fertility Through Manure and Crops
The article outlines how fertility differs from richness, stressing available plant nutrients and soil conditions. It explains using stable manure wisely, discing or plowing under green manures like peas, beans, clover, and alfalfa, and supplementing with commercial fertilizers when needed.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Enormous Damage by Rats to Foodstuffs
The United States Agriculture Department launches a major eastern campaign to exterminate rodents after showing $200 million in annual losses to stored foods and crops. The Baton Rouge penitentiary farm reports rats destroying a 200 acre corn field twice, then leaving a poor third stand, illustrating the scale of damage.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Biological Survey
Middle Western
Uncle Sam
Baton Rouge
Fertilizer needs vary with crop and soil condition
Fertilizer choice depends on crop type and soil state. Potash benefits sugar beets, while nitrogen and phosphoric acid matter for wheat and corn. Complete fertilizer blends vary, and soils rich in humus and adequate moisture improve fertilizer effectiveness, with imbalanced nutrients or poor soil conditions limiting results.
Salt essential in poultry diet say researchers
Salt is necessary in the diet for poultry as for other animals, according to recent experiments. The report notes the importance of mineral balance in chicken nutrition and cited ongoing studies to determine optimal salt levels for growth and health.
Returns From Heifers Ready by Two Years
The guide notes heifers should be prepared to yield a return when they reach 24 to 27 months of age. The text emphasizes timely development to ensure productive offspring and financial efficiency.
Sunflower Seed Costs and Nutritional Comparison
Sunflower seed costs are higher to produce than corn or ants, limiting use as seed except for poultry. Each 100 pounds yields about 11–12 pounds digestible protein and 92 energy units, versus 6–7 pounds protein and 80 energy units for corn. Theoretical value of 100 pounds of sunflowerseed around $1.60 when corn is TU cents per bushel.
Prevent Injury in Orchard Protect Trees from Rodents
The article advises removing litter such as mulch weeds and grass from around fruit trees to deny mice winter shelter. Mounding soil around the base before freezing reduces mouse damage, though it does not deter rabbits. It notes varied protection methods yield good results.
Salt Essential for Stock
Salt is required by all animals and dairy cows need an ounce or more daily. The USDA says give only what they will take and place rock salt in yard boxes so cattle can lick it at will.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Forcing Hens to Work Boosts Winter Laying
The article argues that close confinement without exercise harms poultry results as idle hens quickly gain weight and stop laying. It suggests incorporating methods to compel hens to work during winter to maintain production.
Cuticura Talcum Ad Promo Calls Trio Reliable
An advertisement touts Cuticura Talcum as part of the Cuticura Trio Soap Ointment and Talcum. The powder is described as an exquisite facial skin and baby powder and perfume that makes other fragrances unnecessary. Price listed as 25e each everywhere.
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Hammond, Ind
KING
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Union St. - Schenectady
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Texas
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First National Bank
Cuilding
Chicago
Illncis
Amarillo
Peggy O’neil
35Th St
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N. Main St
St. Louis
Amer
Lehman & CO
Broad Street
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Cincinnati
Ohio
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Seltzer
Wapakoneta
Middle Georgia
C. K. MecCielland
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Elmer
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Estrella
Los Angeles
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