Treasures of Tuscany and Volterra Echo Time
The author recalls Tuscan towns San Gimignano and Volterra, praising courteous hosts and clean rooms, vivid art in Collegiata and Savonarola’s影, and serene sunset scenes framing ancient gates. The journey blends medieval memory with modern travel, ending with two lovers in a fading sunset.
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Naples
Italy
Tuscany
San Gimignano
Dante
Volter- Ta
Collegiata
Benazzo Gozzoli
Ghirlandaio
Santa Fina
Michael Angelo
Volterra
Old City
Moses
Island
Elba
Florentine
Lorenzo the Magnificent
Etruria
Great Banks Of The World Rank By Deposits
The Bank of England sits sixth among major world banks by deposits, behind leaders like the Imperial Bank of Russia and others in Europe and the Americas. The United States has eight banks with deposits over 100 million dollars, none relying on U.S. deposits for support.
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Bank of England
England
London City
Midland
Lloyd's Bank
London County
Westminster
Lloyd's
Great Bank of England
Imperial Bank of Russia
National Bank of Argentine
National City Bank of
New York
Bank of Spain
Bank of France
Spain
United States
Bull Run Causes Panic on Express Train
A two year old Holstein bull caused a panic on the Hike deposit express when struck after crossing Howell's station. The bull's carcass flew onto a passenger coach platform. Women fainted. telegraphic orders and a long conference halted both trains before release.
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Patrick Egan
Hike Deposit
Howell’s Station
Sumymuer
Port Jervis
N. Y
New York Tribune
Canada Exports Roughly Half of Pulp Wood
Canada cuts about two million cords of pulp wood each year and exports roughly half to the United States for manufacture, with the rest used domestically.
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Canada
United States
Coffee's arrival challenged rulers and church in early history
Coffee faced opposition from rulers and strict society for political and religious reasons. It spread gradually from Arabia through Asia Minor, northern Africa and Turkey to Europe. Dutch and French botanists cultivated the crop, with the Dutch introducing it to Java and the French to the West Indies.
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Old World
Arabia
Asia Minor
Africa
Turkey
Europe
Java
West Indies
Millinery Trends Preview Dark Velvet and Satin Hats
The piece surveys early autumn hat styles, predicting popularity for black velvet and black and white satin models. It highlights large velvet hats with lace or marine trims, sailor line designs, and small practical shapes, noting advance fall displays and the shift from summer straws.
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Mary Dean
Shirred Maline
DANGER IN BATHING SEASON
A guidance note urges careful seaside care for girls during salt water bathing. Wash off all salt from skin after swimming and rinse hair immediately to protect skin and hair from brine and sun exposure.
Easy to Clean Panama Hat Care Guide
The article explains cleaning methods for panama and other light straw hats using oxalic acid in lukewarm water, lemon juice as an alternative, and careful application with a brush. It advises drying portions, blotting moisture, and lightly pressing with a hot iron over muslin, plus a varnish finish for black straw with gum arabic and alcohol.
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Panama
Leghorn
Milan
Comfort On Washing Day From a Housework Aid
A household tip explains that backache from laundry stems from stooping to a clothes basket. Attach the basket to a small four legged table, nail or tie it so it sits on the floor, and use strings threaded through the wicker to detach and reuse.
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Enery
Crafting a Portable Basket Table With Bamboo Legs
The article explains making a small table for a basket or using the basket itself as a stand. It describes attaching two wooden supports and bamboo rods at both ends to form four sturdy legs. Bamboo rods are inexpensive and can be bought at hardware stores, with one rod yielding two legs.
Thankful for the blouse in fashion notes of the season
The column muses on blouses as a timeless wardrobe staple and notes Paris fashion leaning toward vivid blouses paired with white pique and linen skirts. It highlights muslin options with picot frills, cuff detailing, and a black and white summer look using chiffons and moire fabrics for a varied wardrobe.
Perfume Bottle Stopper Fits to Bottle Bottom
The latest perfume bottle design features a stopper that reaches the bottom of the bottle. Reportedly, French women use the stopper to touch the eyebrows ears lips hair and finish with a light pat on the throat.
Tiny Handkerchiefs Tailored From Fine Cloths
The article describes very small handkerchiefs made from fine batiste or Nnen with a delicate tulle frill. Initials are often embroidered on the tulle or the fabric for personalization.
Liquid shoe dressing prep for gum arabic application
A preparation step describes applying a liquid shoe dressing prior to gum arabic coating. The instruction implies preparing a surface with dressing before the gum arabic treatment.
Adorable Miss Compton Brightens Week with Welcome Card
A dainty card announced the arrival of a new Miss Compton. The note hinted the baby would be “at home” daily, spreading amused confusion among friends who knew several Compton ladies. The small lettering and playful gist marked a cheerful birth notice in original style.
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Miss Adelaide Compton
Compton
Miss Adelaide
Timely Notes on Summer Hog Pasture and Breeding
Practical guide on pig pasturing welfare and breeding. Emphasizes clean yards, proper bedding, and dry sunlit exercise. Advises ringed hogs in pasture, use of cast iron troughs, and avoiding mud. Stresses selective breeding, record keeping, and early growth to maximize profitability.
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Luna
Oat Hay Feed for the Young Colts
Farmers discuss oat hay as a preferred feed for young colts and dairy cattle. Cutting timing, storage, and stacking affect quality, palatability, and digestibility. Leading cattlemen report good results and salt the stack for cattle consumption.
Sows Need Adequate Feeding After Weaning
Sows that have raised a litter and are weaned must be fed well for two piglets to avoid stunting at birth. Pasture alone will not suffice.
Increase Profit In Sheep From Timely Care
The text warns that sheep profits lag by at least 16 percent due to preventable foot rot scab and related care gaps. It urges timely management to improve yield and financial return.
Poultry House Sun Exposure Guidance
Advice warns against exposing poultry houses to direct sun for long parts of the day. Sunlight should be limited to avoid turning the house into a heat trap rather than a suitable roosting space for hens.
Fall Planted Fruit Trees Outperform Spring Planting
A Missouri agricultural college three year experiment shows fall planted fruit trees grow 33 percent more than spring planted trees. The study highlights seasonal timing for orchard planning and fruit yields.
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Missouri Agricultural College
Dipping for Mange and Lice on Swine
Advice on treating hogs for mange using coal tar dips or home made mixtures. Steps include vigorous washing, full-body immersion for at least two minutes, and repeat treatments every eight days. Clean and disinfect pens and contact surfaces, and thoroughly treat the herd.
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Reynolds
Secret Not Yet Found in Spray Control
Despite extensive scientific work on manuals for combating orchard pests and diseases, an ideal spray material has not been found. The key issue is not only efficiency but also the scalding and tearing injury to foliage caused by treatments.
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Scie Tific
Butter Starter Practice Among Farmers
Farmers use a small amount of buttermilk from one churning as a starter for the next batch of cream. This method is described as the easiest way to provide a starter and yields satisfactory results when the buttermilk is good.
Right Kind of Feed for Stock and Food
Agricultural note promotes selecting the right kind of feed for animals, even in small amounts, as superior to a large supply of inferior substitutes. Emphasizes quality over quantity.
Cocoa Shells Fodder Trial By French Dairymen
French dairymen experiment with cocoa shells as fodder for cattle, testing feed alternatives amid dairy production challenges. The initiative explores cocoa byproducts as a potential sustainability measure for livestock nutrition.
Broadcast Fertilizers in Use on Broadacre Fields
Farmers report widespread use of broadcast and harrow sowing methods as fertilizers are applied across large tracts. The practice spreads across fields and contributes to improved yields, with equipment and soils adapting to the spread.
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