Russia's Crimea: Little Paradise shines in southern shores
Prepared by the National Geographic Society a look at the Crimean peninsula known as The Little Paradise Its southern coast offers a tropical climate and garden scenery with grapes olives figs magnolias bays and myrtles while Greek Byzantine and Italian ruins echo a rich historic tapestry Sevastopol Livadia and Yalta figure as central sites in a landscape of empire and luxury.
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Sancto Sophia
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Wardby
Alexander III
Pruning Rules for Orchard Trees from Geneva Station
Orchard experts at the Geneva New York experiment station warn against over pruning and urge tailored cuts. They advise removing dead or wrong branches, rejuvenating weak trees by selective cutting, and note peach and plum needier head-in pruning while apples pears and cherries rely on older wood. They found winter pruning offers no clear advantage over summer pruning due to seasonal work pressures.
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Geneva
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Geraniol Attractor for Japanese Beetle Developed
The USDA bureau of entomology reports geraniol as a successful attractant to concentrate Japanese beetles in a small area. Spraying less than an acre can lure beetles to the leeward side within 15 minutes, enabling targeted destruction with minimal spray. Repellents using tar odors show potential for fruit tree application.
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Bureau of Entomology
United States Department of Agriculture
Minnesota Bulletin Describes 32 New Fruit Varieties
University of Minnesota horticulturists describe 32 improved fruits in Bulletin 230 including 14 plums 3 plum cherry hybrids four apples seven strawberries one red raspberry one gooseberry and two ornamentals. The bulletin notes rapid adoption by growers and states annual state benefits exceed the cost of fruit breeding since 1878. Copies are free from University Farm Publications.
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W. H. Alderman
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Minnesota Experiment Station
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Office of Publications
University Farm
St. Paul
Airplane Ride Ends In Nose Dive Over San Francisco
Mr Murphy flies with a pilot who describes the plunge from 3000 feet. The pilot jokes that 60 percent on the ground thought they were falling while 50 percent above thought the same, in a humorous Success item.
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Mr. Murphy
San Francisco
Did He Dress Well Mary
A domestic note reveals Mary questions dressing standards at home while Alice jokes that her wife handles all the swell dressing in the house. The exchange hinges on appearances and domestic roles.
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Mary
Alice
Ruthless Ride Behind the Wheel in Bicycle Car
A dramatic verse fragment describes a passenger named Ruth occupying the rear seat of a cycle car. The speaker recounts a collision or bump at fifty five and continuing the ride with relentless resilience. No additional context or names provided.
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Ruth Rods
What's in a Name A Shake Speare mix up at college
Mrs Blunderby jokes about her niece in a college Shakespeare play with two possible titles Edith mentioned. The caller asks which play it is and confuses If You Like It That Way with Nothing Much Doing.
Mind Control and Tax Tension Echo in Grump Dialogue
In a clipped exchange, Mr Grump warns about government edict shaping thoughts while his companion notes indirect control. The men contrast liberty concerns with daily burdens as taxes loom over their minds.
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Mr. Grump
Gossiping Sheep Head Butcher Demand Sparks Debate
A customer asks for a gossiping sheep head and a butcher replies with a controversial request to remove brains and keep the tongue, prompting discussion over preparation and tradition in local meat trades.
Barbers Grow Stronger Yet Straps Remain Strong
A riddle hints barbers are bigger than bak g while a speaker questions why and answers that barbers are strapping fellows. The odd phrasing suggests a playful comparison of sizes and vigor among barbers.
Sharp Ears Warning Sparks Silent Exchange
A terse remark about ears triggers a caution to avoid whispering, implying a risk of getting stuck. The exchange hints at secrecy, tension, and possible constraint in communication.
Hidden Value in a Quiet Workforce
The piece notes that many men avoid steady jobs while women are ready to listen and participate in work, suggesting a shift in labor attitudes. It highlights a desire for reliable employment and the role of women as engaged workers in the household or community economy.
Period Shocks as Aunt Susanah Faces Fashion Flare
In a lively exchange, Phyllis consoles Aunt Susanah over a mortifying dress choice. The talk centers on a period's fashion and the inevitability of being seen in a striking outfit.
Saving It Oliver Cartoon Exchange
A humorous dialogue features Saving It Oliver accusing Ted of getting dirt on his sleeve while Ted jokes he will preserve his schoolgirl complexion. The light exchange highlights teasing between two characters.
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Oliver
Ted
Heals Eczema in Seven Days or Less
An advertised remedy Moone's Emerald Oil claims to cure eczema and related skin ailments within a week. The pitch promises rapid relief from itching and dryness, and offers a money back guarantee through pharmacists at low cost.
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