Montenegro's rugged trek to keep Balkan identity alive
A historical portrait traces Montenegro's stubborn independence from Turkish rule, its survival under Venetian and Austrian pressures, and the enduring pride of its people centered on Cetinje and the Vindikas. The narrative highlights heroic memory and a landscape of stark, rocky grandeur.
Porous Tile Is Not Best Drain
A United States Department of Agriculture briefing debunks the belief that porous tile drains allow water entry through tile walls. It argues openings between tiles provide ample entry, endorsing hard-burned tile or sewer pipe bell ends for durability over porosity, and advises tight fits near the surface to withstand road and farm equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Public Reads
Montenegro Roads and People Before World War I
Before the war travelers described Cetinje and the automobile road to the Montenegrin capital as among Europe’s finest scenic routes. The rugged zigzag route clung to rock faces with hairpin turns while Montenegrins, tall and swift on foot, bemoaned thirty years without war and women aging from youth to bent.
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Gladstone
Balkan
Montenegro
Marathon
Cetinje
Cattare
Europe
Balkans
Weeping Bees at Work Aids Beekeeping Education
The United States Department of Agriculture releases a one reel film titled Weeping Bees at Work to show best practices in beekeeping. It covers requeening, winter prep, hive unpacking, swarm control and disease through sample comb analysis. Prints may be borrowed by extension workers or purchased at about 37 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Entomology
Moisture capacity of soil increases with organic matter
United States Department of Agriculture notes that adding decaying organic matter to soil greatly raises moisture holding capacity. Humus in sand raises from 25 to 180 pounds of water per 100 pounds. clay with organic matter holds 50 pounds. Organic matter improves friability, moisture retention, and supports soil bacteria and plant health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Dry Mash Holder for Hens
Near perfect dry mash holder for poultry features slats that open to receive mash and a bottom that prevents hens from tossing feed. It occupies no floor space and brackets extend forward to provide an alighting perch while eating. A shorter version would hold a water pail or fountain.
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Ward
Farm Journal
Hay Baling Revolution Cuts Transport Costs
The article explains how baling hay into compact bales transformed handling and transport. Pressing hay reduced bulk, enabling easier movement and storage, lowering local price variation by enabling wider distribution beyond immediate towns.
Garbage Cat Explains Name and Alley Cat Pride
A dialog between the Garbage Cat and the Back-Fence Cat covers name meanings, class polish, and alley life. The Garbage Cat argues his name ties him to garbage and adventure while preferring the alley life over a silk cushion, noting his polite persona and janitor role in a large apartment building.
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Giand
Eerett
Death camas endangers stock in range country
Death camas, with four principal western species, causes losses mainly to sheep but also harms horses and cattle. Under range conditions cattle seldom suffer, horses get sick, and deaths are rare. Some human fatalities are recorded from the weed. Children may eat bulbs out of curiosity, and adults sometimes mistake it for edible sego. No remedy exists, but deadly species are now recognized and ranchers can safeguard flocks.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Tanlac credited with eight years relief from stomach trouble
Mrs. Frank Wilkie of Syracuse and former Buffalo matron says Tanlac cured her chronic stomach woes after years of pain, gas, heartburn, poor appetite, and sleepless nights. She reports restored appetite and restful sleep, and notes Tanlac is sold by all good druggists.
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Frank Wilkie
Syracuse
N. Y
State Reformatory At
Industry
Cedar St
Wilkie
Buffalo
State Reformatory
Eliver
Taniac
Teo Much for the Ducks
A newly married woman bakes a cake praised by family but slows in consumption. After days the cake is discarded to the backyard. A short time later a girl arrives in alarm claiming the ducks have sunk.
Prosperity. Hard Times-I'm out. Harding Times-Tim in Rocktail
A note from Rocktail island reports three feet of subsidence in the past 35 years amid economic strain and seafaring concerns near Ireland. Tim, a local resident, reflects on shifting fortunes as maritime conditions worsen.
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Harding
Tim
Rocktail
Ireland
Will Answer Any Woman Who Writes
Cumberland Gazette reports a testimonial from a woman who credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her menstrual and back pain. She describes relief after starting the remedy between ages thirteen and fourteen and notes renewed strength after marriage and motherhood.
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Cumberland, Md
Lydia E. Pinkham
Woman’s letter details Lydia E Pinkham remedy relief
Mrs John Herter 63 Dilley Street Cumberland Mo reports relief from menstrual discomfort using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She offers to answer letters and promote the remedy as part of a sequence of reader testimonials. The text also includes quirky lines about alley cats and a cat named Garbage.
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John Herter
Dilley St
Ian Cumberland
Itor
Lydia E. Pinkham
Tempus Fugit Prompted A Timely Class Joke
A teacher, amused by the lesson, notes dinner time approaching and jokes Tempus fugit. He asks the front row pupil to complete the phrase and the boy replies Tempus ten pas twelve, sir.
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