Historic Monterey, California: In 1602, Don Sebastin Vizcaine entered Monterey Bay and took possession of the soil in the name of King Philip III of Spain. Monterey was the capital of California when the latter was a Mexican province. ...See moreHistoric Monterey, California: In 1602, Don Sebastin Vizcaine entered Monterey Bay and took possession of the soil in the name of King Philip III of Spain. Monterey was the capital of California when the latter was a Mexican province. California's first theater, first frame house, first brick building. The home of Robert Louis Stevenson. The old Custom House over which have flown the flags of three nations, Spain, Mexico and Old Glory. The famous Sherman rose. Latest African Fashions: A skirt in perfect taste; it's made like Eve's, From bamboo leaves. Without the slightest waste. Tuna Fishing in the Pacific: Many tons of tunnies are caught along the Pacific Coast, where they swim in shoals. Some attain a length of 15 feet, weighing about 1,500 pounds, rock cod are caught in great numbers. A fifty-pound salmon. Securing salmon for spawning purposes. The Silk Industry of Japan: The Silkworm came originally from China. Mulberry leaves are the chief food of the silkworm. The silk secreting glands. The cocoon in which the chrysalis is killed, is placed in warm water to soften the gum, allowing the silk fiber to be reeled. After being properly cleaned it is ready for spinning. Written by
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