Mexico a Land of Riches and Contrasts, Says 1910 Analysis
The National Geographic prepared overview portrays Mexico as vast in resources and stark in inequality, noting June deserts and tropical zones, diverse climates, and strong agricultural and mineral potential. It highlights railroads, ports, cotton history, and notable flora and geology across Yucatan Colima Chiapas Vera Cruz Tampico Durango and more.
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Mexico
John Harvard
Bithy Yale
William and Mary
Jamestown
Adam
United States
Brazil
Desert
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Yucatan
Colima
Chiapas
Vera Cruz
Great Desert
Cortes
Tehuantepec
Motagua River
Great Atlantic Plain
Surgical operations of no avail as cure for crime
The article condemns cranial surgery to cure criminal propensities as unwarranted medical practice. It argues phrenology is pseudo science and warns that surgeons may seek high fees to influence juries. It notes patients can be swayed into believing they are cured, and that brain function is a global network rather than localized.
Latin American Fear of US Aggression Remains
The Monroe Doctrine is criticized as not fostering mutual trust with Latin American nations. It is argued that US power creates fear of aggression from the United States, though there is belief that relations have improved over twenty years due to American business investments and higher standards of conduct.
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United States
Latin-America
Development of Intellect and Mankind Pleasures Link
The text argues that human intellect grows with nature and pleasure signals welfare. It notes that humans lead among animals, using intellect to modify life reactions for pleasure, with evolution seen in faster and more complex associations. It cites kinship with primates in instincts.
American Labor on Far Higher Plane Than That of Europe
The British Trade union mission reports four reasons for American industrial supremacy. It cites industry wide cooperation, workers’ eagerness to boost output, the cross industry benefit of high wages, and employers’ use of advanced machinery. It notes labor is easier in America due to environment and high wages, not shorter hours.
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United States
Time of Students Wasted Through Neglect of Proper Classification
American colleges and universities waste a year of a student's time by failing to classify students by ability. All walks of life are admitted without proper course orientation, leading to a one size fits all approach. Secondary schools should guide capable students to college and direct others to vocational work to prepare for livelihoods.
Dishonesty and Immodesty Among Youth, 64 Percent Dishonest
A dated observation asserts 64 percent of American youth are dishonest, based on store clerk tests. It notes a craving for thrill seeking, immodest dress among young women, and profanity in boys, blaming increased temptations over twenty years while praising only those who survive as the highest type.
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America
Comfort and Cooking Moments from a 1920s Cabinet Page
A period kitchen feature presents practical recipes and home tips. Banana Pudding, Velvet Sponge Cake, Date Pudding and Asparagus with Cheese appear alongside Banana and Green Pepper Salad and Golden Buck Welsh rabbit style dish. The section blends dessert ideas with savory dishes and a cucumber fish sauce.
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Inmexieo
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Tampico
California
Florida
Laguna
New World
Rio Grande
Laredo
Eagle Pass
el Paso
Humboldt
Diaz
Campeche
Tabasco
Mexican Republic
Republic
Durango
Hudson River Palisades
New York City
Santa Maria
Transportation In
Shepherd L. Frantz
University of California
DR. L. S. Rowe
Pan-American Union
Edward L. Thorndike
Columbia University
Europe
Lord Buckmaster
George F. Zook
Roy J. Brumbaugh
Philadelphia
Western Newspaper Union
Bellans Indigestion
Florida Gold Refining Co
Adams
Jacksonville
Fla
Absorbin OP Noung Inc
Tommy
Norway
Doan
Poster-Milburn Coe
Mig Chemists
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Chesebrough ,Ough Mpg. Co
Vaseline Beg
V. G. Fay
Petroleum Jelly
Missouri Valley
North Dakota
Herbert Mogg
Harrison St
Des Moines
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