Porcelain City of Ching-teh-chen Fueled by Kilns and Clay
The article surveys Ching-teh-chen, China's porcelain hub on Po Yang lake, detailing its location, ancient craft lineage dating to the Han dynasty, and the vast kiln system. It notes 150 to 200 kilns today, stone dumps along the river, and harsh labor conditions with wages from ten cents to a dollar per day.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
China
Ching-teh-chen
America
Europe
Elestiv Ls
Shanghai
Yangtze River
Kiukiang
Po Yang Lake
Chingteh-chen
Nanchang
San Francisco
New York
Anhwei
Yangtze
Longfellow
Porcelain
Chamber of Commerce
Ching Tehchen
Corn Planting Dates Boost Growth but Not Yield
U S Department of Agriculture reports early and late seedings affect growth and maturation differently. June and May plantings show greatest stalk growth while April seedings lag. best soil and air conditions usually occur May 10 to May 20. Entomologists note horse radish webworm attacks turnips and cabbage. control methods include arsenicals and cultivation.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Arlington
Washington, D. C
State Agricultural Experiment Stations
Department
B. Brown
H. 8S. Garrison
United States
Department of Agriculture
Virginia
District of Columbia
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Washington
Origin of the salute in the World War era
About four million soldiers in uniform saluted as a mark of respect to the uniform itself rather than the wearer. The custom traces to ancient feudal etiquette when lords and servants signaled non aggression by raising the right hand, a ritual later adopted by military tradition.
Bagpipes Depicted on Ancient Roman Coin
A Roman coin dated to 0 A D features a bagpipe motif. The engraving shows a pipe instrument with distinctive bag and bell ends, illustrating early artistic depictions of musical culture in antiquity.
Testing Seed Purity and Germination for Farm Use
Farmers should test seed for purity and germination whether for sale or farm use. Purity tests measure pure seed, inert matter, and foreign seeds. Germination tests use two lots of 100 seeds placed on blotting paper under controlled temperatures for 3 to 28 days. Samples can be sent to USDA seed laboratory in Washington or to branch laboratories in Lafayette Indiana Columbia Missouri College Station Texas Corvallis Oregon Berkeley California.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Lafayette
Ind
Columbia
College Station
Best Preparation of Soil for Drought Resilience
English home gardeners trench soil to 14 to 16 inches by spading manure into subsoil then replacing surface soil with decayed manure. This deep tillage helps crops endure drought better. Garden bulletins from the United States Department of Agriculture offer further fertilizer and soil preparation details on request.
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England
United States Department of Agriculture
Road Construction Accelerates Across the Nation
Economic conditions for highway building have improved nationwide. Rail facilities for handling road-building materials are better, and labor markets show easing unemployment that favors contractors in pushing road projects forward.
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United States
Seed Potato Tips For Better Yields
Advice on selecting seed potatoes emphasizes uniform type and shape, discarding ill formed tubers and avoiding planting scabby tubers unless treated for scab, though even then it is not advisable.
Essentials of incubators for home and farm use
Incubators vary in size and should be placed in a room or dedicated cellar with stable temperature and good ventilation. Above ground walls should be double and well insulated. mild climates may use single walls. Ventilation can be via windows or a dedicated system, with muslin screens to prevent drafts. Cement floors aid cleanliness.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Cresol Good Disinfectant From Kerosene Emulsion
The United States Department of Agriculture advises converting kerosene evulsion into a disinfectant. Prepare by dissolving half a pound of hard laundry soap in half a gallon of water, add white hot kerosene, then use for louse killing at one quart emulsion per ten quarts water. For disinfection add crude cresol, creating a 50 percent cresol solution in ten quarts water.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Experience Drives Skill in Modern Incubators
Modern incubators pose steady challenges. success comes from deep principle knowledge and frequent hands on use. Only through experience can operators gain the ease and simplicity needed to handle them effectively.
Federal highway act rules draft under study
Secretary of Agriculture weighs tentative regulations for the federal highway act approved last November. One hundred fifty million dollars in available funds and continued federal state cooperation will guide project selection and route decisions as the department seeks input from state highway officials.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
American Association of State Highway Officials
George B. Coleman
State Highway Commission
Virginia
Paul I. Sargent
Maine
Austin B. Fletcher
California
W. R. Neel
Georgia
Thomas H. MacDonald
Bureau of Public Roads
George EK. Johnson
Department of Public Works
Nebraska
Ira R. Bowning
Highway Commission
Utah
R. J. Windrow
Texas
W. D. Uhler
Pennsylvania
D. P. Olson
Bureau of Highways
Idaho
State Highway Department
Record Receipts Hit Then-Record for Pennsylvania Road Division
Automobile division receipts of the Pennsylvania highway department reached 9,377,401 dollars last year, the largest in the division's history, exceeding 1920 by over 2,000,000 dollars.
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Automobile Division
Pennsylvania Highway Department
Cleanliness and Profit in Poultry Raising
The excerpt emphasizes cleanliness as a key to success and profitability in poultry farming. It argues that proper sanitation reduces losses and boosts returns on investment, presenting cleanliness as a dependable guarantee of good outcomes.
Roads Built In 1921 Marks Nationwide Network Growth
The year 1921 saw about 28,000 miles of good roads constructed nationwide, expanding infrastructure and connecting communities. The statistic highlights rapid progress in road development and the expansion of transportation networks across the country.
Fight High Freight Rates Rally for Better Rural Roads
Farmers press their case that good road infrastructure lowers shipping costs and reduces freight rates. A rally emphasizes roads as essential weapons in a cost battle facing agricultural communities.
Source of Disease in Damp Litter from Poor Housing
Damp litter from poorly vented and poorly constructed houses is the most fruitful source of poultry diseases at the present time.
Safe Car Maintenance Advice Encourages Careful Repairs
Public guidance urges car owners to keep all parts and tools in good repair to prevent accidents. Emphasizes doing quality work and avoiding dangerous conditions through proper upkeep and diligence.
Solomon the Wise Man and Domestic Complications
Uncle Eben quips that Solomon was wise to handle many home troubles and avoid divorce, hinting at endless domestic complications with humor.
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Solomon
Eben
Bayer Tablets of Aspirin Named by Bayer Cross Stamp
An advertisement promotes Bayer as the genuine aspirin used by physicians for over two decades. It highlights the Bayer Cross on each tablet and package as protection against imitations, and urges asking for “Bayer Tablets of Aspirin.” The piece ends with a light two-person joke about 1922 car models.
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van Ness Ave
Bright
Dodd’s
BODD’S MEDICINE _CO
Buffalo, N
BAYER
Fletcher
Paul S. Megrue
Cincinnati
Ohio
Dr. Pierce
Panul S. Megrue
Madison Road
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo, N. Y
Cougil Kemp
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