Jade in Asia Europe and America a treasured stone
The article traces jade from ancient China to global reach, detailing Chinese quarries near Khotan and Kueplun, the water jade trade, and the Tamerlane tombstone. It notes jade’s courtly value, carving methods, uses from ritual vessels to instruments, and its spread via trade and looting.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Asia
Europe
America
China
Confucius
Turkestan
Kueplun Mountains
Karakash
Khotan
Yarkand
Cayley
Peking
Kash
Toorkee
India
Taj Mahal
Wild Rice Cultivation and Use Highlighted by USDA Circular
The USDA circular 229 explains wild rice thriving in shallow lakes and marshy streams across North America. It covers harvest by canoe, sowing practices, storage, and potential human and forage uses, noting most grain remains with Indigenous harvesters. Copies available from the Department of Agriculture in Washington.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Charles E. Chambliss
Mississippi Valley
North America
Lake Winnipeg
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic
United States
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Canada
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Eye Spot Wings Puzzles Baffling Naturalists
Scientists question the meaning of eye spots on outer wings. Naturalists admit uncertainty, proposing protective markings to deter predators by mimicking eyes. Among butterflies the most striking eye spots are on the undersurface of the wings.
Rose From Obscurity to Knight Commander of Bath
Sir William Hoy, general manager of railways and harbors of the Union of South Africa, rose from milk delivery on a Scottish farm to messenger boy in Dundee, then moved to South Africa and quickly advanced in railroad work to his high post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Bath
William Hoy
Union of South Africa
Scotland
Dundee
South Africa
Livestock Exhibits at County and State Fairs Spark Interest
Farmers across the country are advised by the Agriculture Department that fairs will feature excellent livestock and poultry displays. Exhibits offer breed study, insights into meat animal size and conformation, and opportunities to learn from fellow breeders. Purchases at fairs are common but home-breeder buys are often preferable for quality and price.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
CAREFUL IN CRANKING TRUCK
Before cranking the engine the driver must retard the spark lever and place gears in neutral. If advanced or in gear the engine may backfire or run over the driver, causing injury and property damage. Safety prevents costly suits from injuries or collateral damage to others.
Meaning of Veal Clarified by Weight and Flesh Color
The article discusses varying opinions on what constitutes veal clarifying that calf carcasses under 300 pounds with light colored fine grain flesh are classified as veal.
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Departments of Agriculture
Chemicals from Corn Cobs
USDA chemists report a new extraction method that significantly lowers furfural production costs. From corn cobs, furfural could be produced at about 16 cents per pound, far cheaper than the 60 cents per pound price seen with oat hulls, with cobs giving the greatest yield among materials containing it.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Commie
Three Potato Pests: Colorado Beetle and Leaf Hopper Threats
The report lists the three worst potato pests: the Colorado potato beetle, a common pest. the leaf hopper. and the root-eating pests, noting their impact on yields and the need for control measures.
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Colorado
Veal Preparation Methods From USDA Guidance
The United States Department of Agriculture finds veal is wholesome when properly prepared and not undercooked or overcooked. It recommends various cuts for roasts stews braising soups and entrees and notes flavor can be enhanced with vegetables and herbs. It covers specific cuts for steaks chops cutlets roasts veal loaf jellied dishes scalloped dishes timbales brains sweetbreads liver tongue hearts and preparation tips for each.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Office of Home Economics
Different Ways For Making Salted Nuts
The article outlines methods from the USDA for salting and browning almonds pecans peanuts or other nuts. It covers blanching green nuts in boiling water for five minutes draining drying overnight frying in oil at 450 degrees for 5 to 15 minutes and deep frying with one cup oil a half cup nuts and 1 teaspoon salt per cup of nuts. It notes browning times vary by nut type and pre-drying, with salt amounts up to one teaspoon per cup.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Lingerie Makers Trade in Sewing for Profit
Small notes reveal women turning to home sewing to craft lingerie as a practical income source. The piece highlights simple, affordable approaches and the appeal of earning extra money through craft skills.
Household Tips and Food Ideas From Old Page
A collection of practical homemaking notes covers pie plates for pies, storing brown crumbs, using homespuns for furnishings, sun drying scorch marks, adding chopped apples to cornmeal spider bread, serving with fruit syrup. It also suggests stuffing peppers upright, mushroom rings with green peppers in jellied chicken, fondant candies with chocolate or cocoa, and tips on whipping cream and stock for gravies.
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Kuenlun Range
Raskemdaria
Pamir
Kutcha
Tamerlane
Samarkand
Kienlung
Summer Palace
Eastern Turkestan
Method I
Ien
Womnen'e& Rays
W. L. Douglas
Gauthoreat
W.L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas Aglae
Fiest Aggliation
Emsidvatin
Brosten
Lloyd Maning
Ana ( Co
Menominee, Michigan
We, Yous, Inc
Temple St
Springield, Maes
Nujol
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