Pulque the National Drink of Mexico Told in Lore and commerce
A vivid feature on pulque describes its origins on the Mexican plateau the harvesting process by tlachiqueros the role of maguey plants and the vast trade moving pulque to Mexico City. It notes prices trains to cities and compares pulque with tequila mescal aguardiente and wine.
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Mexico
Toltec
Apam
United States
Jalisco
el Cerro de
Tepancaltzin
New Fabrics for Capes and Winter Attire
Mary Dean surveys autumn winter fashion with teddy bear woolen velour and rough woolen weaves gaining favor for capes and wraps. She notes longer sleeves high necklines and draped silhouettes, highlighting crepe de chine and taffeta trims, velvet ribbons, and lobster red lining as key trends.
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Mary Dean
Paris
Handsome Afternoon Frock Described in Black Chiffon
A summer frock features black chiffon mounted over satin with a tight-fitting foundation. A black velvet sash tied below the hips adds styling.
Dictionary Pillow and the Night Word Study
A learned woman who wrote books and studied French Latin German and Greek finds solace in sleepless nights by thinking about the origins of words. The narrator recalls a similar habit of waking before dawn to distract the mind from dark imaginings.
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Christian Herald
Famous Chapel Bridge of Lucerne A World Unique Historic Icon
The Kapellbrucke or Chapel bridge in Lucerne Switzerland spans the Reuss River at Lake Lucerne. Built as early as 1338 it long served as a principal traffic route. The covered wooden structure houses the water tower once used as a treasury and prison and features 69 painted panels depicting Swiss history and local saints.
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Lucerne
Switzerland
Reuss
Lake
Hofkirche
St. Leodgar
St. Maurice
Love and Gold Ring Detects by Ring, A Quip on Fortune
A wry line notes that love may be blind yet a ring can reveal wealth as a symbol of fortune. The saying contrasts affection with material signal, hinting that jewelry marks status more clearly than romance.
Panama Canal Facts and Apricot Harvest Report
The Panama Canal description notes the northwest bearing and East West isthmus orientation with Atlantic and Pacific shores. It explains lock filling from Gatun Lake fed by the Chagres river and the key discharge calculations for heavy traffic. California apricot output reaches $4 million in value with 40 million pounds harvested, aiding factories and schools.
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Panama Canal
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific
Canal
New York
San Francisco
Panama
Colon
Atlantic
Gatun
Chagres
Striped gaberdine outfits feature bolero and straight jacket
The article describes striped gaberdine outfits for street wear with a sleeveless bolero and full hips skirt. A loose bolero over a draped band shows long white sleeves with embroidery and velvet trim. A straight jacket completes the ensemble, while Paris hats vary in size with taffeta ruching and wings.
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Paris
Dictates of Fashion for the Season
Buttons are decorative this season and slip on blouses resemble mid dy blouses. Apple green items appear in evening frocks while afternoon dresses use taffeta crepe or poplin with striped or plaid ribbon. One piece dresses lack a waist emphasizing a loose back and a separate waist blouse shows fullness underarms. Polka dotted lawn in navy and white with straw colored batiste creates a pretty dress. Children’s frocks are simple and easy to launder, satin may dominate autumn dresses.
Hair Ornaments The Fad In 1920s Coiffures For Young Women
Elaborate hair ornaments captivate young girls this season featuring shell pins with hinged tops and gems, pearl strings with tiny chin straps, rhinestone bandeaux, bars, and combs. Glass coiffeur pieces rise in favor with spun glass aigrettes and tiaras of flowers leaves or rose buds, avaling in amber glass for brunettes and fretwork with paste or opals for blondes.
Health and Beauty Tips From Daily Scribe
A cupful of strong coffee will remove onion odor from the breath. Lying flat or on the back helps faintness. Hot water before meals may ease nausea and dyspepsia. Do not wash hands too often or use hard water. If hands harden, apply olive oil or cocoa butter.
Novelty Fabrics Preview Woolback Satins for Suits
Promised novelties include woolback satins and other fabrics suitable for suitings. The preview highlights textured textiles and new finishes aimed at contemporary wardrobes.
Names of Fall Colors in Mist Catalog
The text lists color names under Mist including lemon yellow nile green absinthe green peacock green peacock blue and indigo blue. It notes jacinthe as hyacinth and three purples, and Byance as a light to dark sapphire blue scale with old delft blues as even tones.
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Delft
Shirtwalet Novelties Highlight White Organdie Shirtwaists
Shirtwalet novelties feature white organdie shirtwaists paired with white pique waistcoats for men. Pockets at the waist line and flat silver buttons add a distinctive finish worthy of attention.
Adorned Crepon Dresses Highlight Girl Frock Designs
Children's frocks feature flow ered crepon fabrics praised as one of the loveliest materials for a young girl's dress. The airy texture and delicate sheen suggest refined, vintage style for spring wardrobes.
Good Care Of Horses In Hoards And Harness
A guide on maintaining horse health this summer stresses proper collars and daily cleaning. It advises inspecting shoulders for lumps after work, bathing with warm water salt and soda, using oak or willow extracts, and avoiding idle slumps by regular work to build muscle and toughness.
Origin of several of noxious weeds
Beloved writer explores how many troublesome plants arrived with humans. Weeds like plantain, daisy, purslane, goosefoot, fennel, nettle, mullein, Canadian thistle and poison ivy spread with colonists, while notes on remedies and dangers accompany each.
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Belly P. Drury
England
Strawberry Statistics and Economic Impact
Government statistics show strawberries are the second most cultivated fruit after apples and the strawberry crop yields the second highest revenue in the nation. The data highlight the fruit's prominence in national agriculture and fruit trade.
Mulch for Celery Applies Manure Mulch Now
Do not delay applying the manure mulch to the celery. It conserves moisture better than any tillage. Use three to four inches of manure.
Raising an orphan colt on cow milk guidance
An instructional note by W. D. Neale outlines a method to raise an orphan colt. It recommends fresh cow milk diluted with water, gradually increasing milk as water is phased out, sweetened, served warm, and fed several times daily for the first month. It also suggests egg additions, a nipple feeding aid if needed, clean feeding utensils, and gradual introduction to grass, bran, and grain.
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W. D. Neale
Home Made Garden Roller from Salvaged Wagon Tires
A simple garden roller is described using a hardwood log 15 to 18 inches long and over a foot in diameter. Iron pins or bolts at the ends receive wagon tire halves with holes to slip over the pins. The other ends bend to form a handle like a spade, with a wood grip, allowing the log to roll and crush clods to smooth the ground.
Apple industry expands into jelly and preserve making
Among the many uses of the apple, jelly and preserve production is growing in importance as a new line of industry.
Picking Strawberries Care Tips Preserve Hulls
In picking strawberries retain the hull or calyx and avoid bruising. Handle berries gently to keep quality and freshness intact.
Time for Pruning Early Spring Fruit Trees
Early spring is the proper time to prune stone fruits and especially peach trees. Garden notes advise careful cuts to promote healthy growth and better fruit yields.
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Pulque-National Drinks
MEXI
Serge
California
Ascot Chief
Plaintain
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