New Year rites across ancient cultures described
The article surveys diverse New Year customs from early civilizations and indigenous peoples. It outlines sun worship and seasonal rites, Moqui and Aztec ceremonies, ritual dances, and the Ainu bear feast as practices tied to the turning of the year and renewal.
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Mexico
Central America
Yucatan
Orst
Pacific Ocean
Japan
Kamul
Many Fine Trees Saved by Simple Tree Repair Methods
The article outlines practical tree surgery across removal of dead wood, sterilizing and waterproofing cuts, and year-by-year monitoring. It details large limb removal, shellac and creosote treatments, waterproofing, grafting wax use, and cavity filling with cement or asphalt while stressing sterilization and long-term care.
New Year Period in Peking
The New Year period in Peking recalls one of the three Sundays that arrive in a week, as three celebrations occur in just under a month. The first is familiar to Americans Britons and Europeans, begun with a world like ceremony but marked by a vivid oriental setting that lingers in the memory.
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Owers
Peking
England
Plans Outlined for Preparing Poultry for Market
Poultry specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture outline methods to improve marketable poultry. Birds should be starved at least 12 hours before slaughter. death is achieved by a jugular cut, with optional head removal for home use. Dry picking yields better appearance than scalding. scalding aids ease. After processing, cool fowls in a cool place or cold water.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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