World population distribution by cities and regions
The article notes a total world population of about 1.804 billion, with only 7 percent in cities over 100,000. New York leads as the largest city at 5,620,048, followed by London and Berlin, and Europe shows six millionplus cities. It lists counts of large cities by country and region across continents.
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Berlin
New York
London
Europe
Paris
Glasgow
Vienna
Moscow
England
Germany
Italy
France
Russia
Asia
North America
Shanghai
Hankou
Calcutta
Bombay
Tokyo
Osaka
Chicago
Philadelphia
Mexico City
United States
South America
Brazil
Buenos Aires
Rio de Janeiro
Australia
Home of Annie Laurie Estate for Sale in Scotland
Craigdarroch estate near Drumfrieshire, covering 2700 acres, is up for sale. The Fergusson family has owned it since 1398 and the Craigdarroch mansion recalls Annie Laurie connected to the Burns ballad. The historic grounds include the ancient graveyard and the famed whistle contest tied to the ballad.
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Edinburgh
Craigdarroch
Drumfriesshire
Fergussons
Annie Laurie
Alexander Fergusson
Robert Burns
Denmark
Husband's Radio Named Corespondent In Separation Suit
Mrs. Emma E. Maypether of New York City lists her husband George Maypether wholesale druggist as corespondent in a separation suit. She says he stays up late listening to concerts and similar programs, keeping her awake and sparking quarrels.
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Emma E. Maypether
New York City
George Maypether
Dane Loses To Maxwellton Laurels In Bav of Bacchus
At the Bacchus orgy games the whistle was set on the table and the first to blow would win it as a trophy. The Dane was eventually bested by a Maxwellton Laurier after a grueling three day contest, finishing under the table.
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Bacchus
Lauries
Maxwellton
Titled Woman Praises Sahara Desert Sheiks
Lady Dorothy Mills writes to the Daily Chronicle praising Touaregs of the Sahara as handsome aristo crats of the sand. She describes the men as slim amber skinned and muscular and notes veiled faces and bright eyes. She also claims Sahara women are good looking though in richer circles beauty is judged by weight and young girls undergo a rapid, turkey-like aging process.
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London
Sahara
Dorothy Mills
Daily Chronicle
Sand
Dorothy
Esther
Ruth
Joseph
Jesus
Buth
Christ
Abraham
God
Egypt
Pharaoh
Moses
Samuel
Israel
Jesse
Elijah
Baal
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Nehemiah
Jerusalem
Persisi
Eye Hazards in Factories
New York reports 200000 eye injuries in industry annually and about 15000 industrial blind, from a National Committee study covering all states and occupations. The findings urge eliminating hazards at the source, better eye exams, and education alongside legislation and prevention services.
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National Committee For the Prevention
Old Glory Woven Into Robin Nest In Topeka Yard
Mr and Mrs Joseph Davies of 415 Buchanan street report a family of robins with 100 percent American coloration. A small American flag found by the birds was woven into their nest, leaving enough flag to wave in the breeze and draw attention.
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Topeka
Kian
Joseph Davies
Buchanan Street
Madame Robin
Inca Quipu Reveals Ancient Decimal Arithmetic Masterpiece
Lima Peru Francisco Loaysa reports a master quipu found in a Cajamarca tomb proves Inca arithmetic used a decimal system. The 16 yard cord has 100 knots with color coded sections and silver beads to calculate subtraction multiplication and division.
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Lima
Peru
Francisco Loaysa
Cajamarca
New World
Lonysa
Loaysa
Master cards likely kept for royal statisticians
Fragment indicates master cards not in ordinary use and probably reserved for royal statisticians.
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Ered
Royal Statisticians
Soviet Claims Progress in Moslem Women Modernization Drive
Soviet officials say their campaign to modernize Near East Moslem women is taking effect after two years of missionary work. In Adjerbijan over 22,000 women have organized in industrial activity, with workshops for feminine Mohammedans created in Turkestan and Bokhara, teaching a different role for women. A historical note mentions Greeks using gloves due to lack of table implements.
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Moscow
Communist Party
Near East
Communist
Adjerbijan
Turkestan
Bokhara
Exaltation of Christ and the finished work of salvation
A Moody Bible Institute sermon emphasizes Christ’s exaltation at God’s right hand after purging sins. It contrasts Christian finished work with man’s endless efforts, urging belief in Jesus as the sole savior. The piece outlines lessons from Old Testament figures and methods for teaching youth.
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Peter
Jesus
Stephen
God
Saul of
Tarsus
Domascus Road
Saul
Christ
Life-Force and God Seek New Outlets in Mind
A compact reflection on life force as another name for God breaking into consciousness, pursuing a higher level of existence beyond ordinary thought. The passage explores spiritual drive and divine outreach through human awareness.
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God
G. A. Studdert Kennedy
The Art of Pleasing and its Philosophical Note
The passage defines pleasing as self satisfaction and amiability toward others. It says the art of pleasing consists in being pleased and suggests contentment with oneself and with people around.
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Hazlitt
Epictetus on Shaking Off Self Conceit in Philosophy
A concise reflection quotes Epictetus urging philosophers to discard self conceit as the initial duty of their craft. The maxim frames humility as essential to true inquiry and wisdom.
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Epictetus
Unsigned testimonials on Lydia E Pinkham's Compound
Boston area and New York state readers report relief from bed pain and female health troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. One claimant from Buffalo says she regained strength and appetite after prior dieting left her weak.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Puffalo
N. Y
Lydia E Pinkham
Alo
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