The Real London Through Historic Layers and Landmarks
Prepared by the National Geographic Society the article surveys London’s layered eras from Roman and Saxon roots to Norman reconstruction after the great fire. It contrasts East End industry with West End fashion, traces the Tower and Whitehall, and highlights Westminster and Big Ben as enduring symbols.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
London
Europe
Rome
Paris
Lutetia
Seine
Vienna
Berlin
Madrid
Brussels
Amsterdam
Greater London
Metropolitan and City Police
East End
Tower
West End
Thames
Westminster
Parliament
Palace of Westminster
England
Canute
William Rufus
Henry VIII
Victoria
House of Lords
St. Stephen's Tower
St. Stephen’s Chapel
Cathedral
Orchard Cultivation Tactics Against Water Shortage
Orchard fruit drop stems from drought during rapid growth. J R Cooper says peaches need about 8 000 gallons per season and apples about twice that. steady June to early July soil moisture via thorough cultivation prevents weed cover and preserves next year’s fruit buds. Maintain soil moisture with June cultivation and avoid May August weed growth.
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J. R. Cooper
College of Agriculture
University of Arkansas
New Early Raspberry Developed in Minnesota
Minnesota horticulture reports a new early ripening raspberry seedling Minn No 228 from the Latham line. The berry yields good quality fruit ten days earlier than Latham and shows less mosaic susceptibility, with limited stock to be distributed for broader testing.
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Division of Horticulture
University of Minnesota
University
Minnesota
Eastern
Middle West
Different Methods of Training Raspberries
Various training methods for raspberries are described. The narrow hedge system is favored for average conditions, with eight inches retained between plants and excess removed. Cultivation can be done with a one horse cultivator or garden tractor, and a hoe aids weed control and thinning. A trellis may be used or not as desired.
Irrigation Boosts Strawberry Yield Says Illinois Study
A. S. Colby of the University of Illinois reports overhead irrigation raised strawberry yield over 800 percent during the 1925 dry season. Irrigated fruit was larger and finer in quality, with moisture applied at the critical growth period saving the crop.
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A. S. Colby
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Lime and sprays advised for fruit crops
Horticulture notes indicate strawberry and raspberry prefer acidic soil while McIntosh apples sell well. Curculio damage has increased. A heavy lime spray after petals fall plus arsenate of lead is recommended for fruit protection.
World's Largest Oval Rug Made for New York Theater
An American company completed what is claimed as the world's largest oval rug for a popular New York theater. The chelene rug measures 41 by 58 feet and weighs over two tons after shearing and finishing. It features a central ornament with the letter R, framed by motifs from a microphone, plus four shields of musical instruments and grit inspired imagery.
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New York
Baby Now Worth Billions in Modern Life Value
A Popular Science Monthly note cites an insurance firm saying longer lives have boosted earning power. It estimates that American men and women born in 1901 had a baby value of 7 553 dollars, rising to 9 883 dollars by 1924 due to increased life expectancy and longer earning periods.
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Popular Science Monthly
Widow Remarries After Husband’s Opposition
A widow finds new marriage prospects after her late spouse expresses disapproval. She seeks companionship despite his resistance, highlighting social pressure on remarriage.
Help for Sick Women in Brooklyn
Mrs G Hegmann of 228 Schaeffer St Brooklyn reports relief from a run down condition through Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Herb Medicine. She urges other women with similar symptoms to seek information and testimonials, noting the company can provide names upon request from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Brooklyn
New York
G. Hegmann
Schaeffer St
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham Medicine Company
Lynn
Mass
Happy mood linked to a gland suggestion sparks surgery
A fragment suggests happiness could stem from a gland, implying a shift toward scientific surgery as a remedy. The notion hints at medical control of emotion and raises questions about autonomy and ethical limits.
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