Madeira Island a botanical paradise and historic isle
The National Geographic piece describes Madeira as a volcanic island with rugged scenery and a tropical temperate climate. It notes its history from discovery in 1419, its single town Funchal, the sledges and oxen used for transport, its sugar and Madeira wine industries, and its status as a major botanical garden destination for English and continental visitors.
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Funchal
Madeira
Charleston
Pacific
Porto Santo
Portugal
Sicily
Crete
Pea Rotation Aids Succession and Yard Planting Tips
Garden guidance discusses pea variety growth heights from 18 inches to four feet and recommends staking with brush or wire. It counsels succession planting a week to ten days apart and rotating peas and beans to protect soil and yields, plus notes on planting in double rows and spacing. The article also covers USDA Florida tests on mangel wurzel seed and stock beet seed in sugar beet production.
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Alaska
Maud S
Surprise
Little Marvel
Gradus
Laxtonian
Thomas Laxton
United States Department of Agriculture
bureau of#utant industry
Florida
Canadian Ice Railway Pioneers Ice Crossing to Montreal
On New Year's Day 1880 the Southeastern railway began a project to build a rail line across the ice from city hall. Loaded cars crossed toward Montreal on January 29 and a 50,000 pound engine traversed the ice on January 30.
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Southeastern Railway
City Hall
Montreal
Destroy Last Year’s Pests In Garden Prep
Readers are advised to clear and burn leftover vegetable stalks from last year. Ashes fertilize soil and burning reduces overwintering pests and dormant fungal spores that could attack with warm weather.
San Jose scale reappears in orchards after quiet years
The article notes San Jose scale rising again in northern home orchards after years of decline. It credits a sleet winter that suffocated the pests and suggests lime sulfur and scalecide sprays will be needed if another sleet-free period occurs. A still day is best for spraying to cover all tree parts.
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San Jose
Preparing Potato Seed Bed for Best Results
Guidance on selecting ground for potato seed beds. Emphasizes using the best land, preferably clover sod, deep plowing of old bluegrass, and avoiding timothy sod and fresh manure which can cause scab.
Planting Records Guide for Veggie Varieties
Gardeners should keep records of planting dates and maturity of various vegetable varieties. This provides helps to recall earliest latest and mid season varieties for timely planting and season supply planning.
Products That Pay Farmer
Advice favors shifting from large crop farming to poultry and dairy to meet steady demand and profitable labor. Warns against planting whole potatoes as yields of marketable tubers will likely be low despite vine growth.
Alfalfa Land Use and Growth Advice
Alfalfa is valuable where it can grow but on thin poorly drained land it is not worthwhile to attempt cultivation. The remark notes that soil conditions strongly affect alfalfa viability and suggests limited use in unfavorable areas.
Rhubarb Planting Tips From The Garden Note
The note advises starting rhubarb from root pieces with at least one bud and planting about four feet apart. It emphasizes richer soil for better growth and mentions a specific variety or location reference in a terse, observational style.
Fertilizer Increases Yield Despite Poor Tangs Dbase
Farmers report yield gains from fertilizer despite issues in the tangs dbase. Researchers note improved soil nutrients and grain output, with cautious optimism about broader adoption amid data gaps and local soil variability.
Well Planned Kitchen Circular 189 Highlights US Ag Dept
Circular 189 from the United States Department of Agriculture outlines essentials for a well lit ventilated kitchen that saves steps and labor. It urges minimizing movement, proper layout, durable equipment, ample storage, running water, and sanitary adjoining spaces. The guide notes even small improvements aid health and efficiency.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Seasonings Guide for Vegetable Dishes and Herbs
The article advises households to choose seasonings their families prefer and explains how to add flavors near the end of cooking. It covers herbs to use with vegetables such as chervil parsley tarragon and chives, the bouquet garni, and cautions against overcooking volatile oils. It also explains garlic and shallots should be used as whole cloves, not fried, and removed after about 10 minutes.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Household starch substitutes and cautions in the home
A quick remedy advises using corn starch in the same amount as laundry starch when the latter is unavailable. The result should be similar, though corn starch costs a bit more. It also notes a terse tip about using condensed milk when paste is needed and scarce.
Oven Doors Do Not Open Too Early For Pastry
Instructions stress not opening the oven door before ten minutes to allow the pastry to set. The guidance implies premature opening ruins the bake and suggests waiting for proper setting.
Use Kitchen For Food Only
A kitchen should be used chiefly for food preparation and serving if needed. The text notes that combining laundry washrooms and storage with the kitchen leads to unsanitary conditions and crowded layouts.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Removing Stains with Boiling Water Method
An old fashioned stain removal method is described. Tie the fabric over a vessel to keep it taut then pour a continuous stream of boiling water from a height onto the stain. The stain is said to fade away with this simple treatment.
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Grand Dames
Sprinkling Technique for Dampening Delicate Garments
A practical tip explains how to evenly dampen fine blouses and baby clothes. Dip a towel in water, wring it, wrap the garment, and roll tightly. Leave for 10 minutes to achieve even dampness and readiness for immediate ironing.
A Delayed Recipe Column Teems With Odd Tips
A fragment lists culinary hints and household tips including lemon juice for figs, fruit popovers with sauce, camphor to remove furniture spots, zinc cleaning with soap and salt, and butter affecting cake temperatures. It mentions gem pans for individual omelets and serving on tonat pieces.
Favorite Prescription Restores Strength After Childbirth
Mrs C L Scott of 401 E Semple St credits Favorite Prescription with restoring her health after a severe decline during pregnancy. She reports renewed strength, ability to work, and a healthy baby, endorsing the medicine for expectancy and postpartum recovery in liquid or tablet form.
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C. L.scott
Mirs
C. L. Scott
E. Semple St
Dr. Pierce
Obscene Ballroom Quip Sparks Banter in Village
A young man at a village ball declines an offer of a partner calling her a "bedy of ample proportions." He later is asked for a dance and is told, "No, no, little one," with a jab about a cart. The note ends with an ad for Red Cross Ball Blue detergent and a coal warning.
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Jack
Red Cross Ball
The Wool Combera in Paria Latin Quarter
In the Latin quarter of Paria groups of bareheaded women sit in church doors or quiet street corners combing wool from their mattresses. Even the poorest French peasant keeps a wool mattress, and once a woman becomes heartless her case is hopeless.
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Paria
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National Geographic Soeciety
Washington, D. C
Austria-Hungary
Christopher Columbus
Curral Das Freiras
Canary Islands
Madeiras
Mandeira
Strait of Gibraltar
West Indies
South America
South Africa
England
Cananes
Azores
Iyard
Bureau of Plant Industry
Owosso, Mich
Canadian Ice Railway
King Pin Plug Tobacco
Otten
Teloun
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