Vacation trails across the world from ancient Greece to Nice
A National Geographic article surveys global vacation habits from ancient Olympic pilgrimages to Roman bath towns, Chinese temples, Japanese Mount Fuji climbers, and European Riviera resorts. It highlights Bath and Spa origins, Mecca timing, and Nice as Europe’s winter playground with Carnival crowds and a growing modern Nice blending old and new districts.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Lapland
West
Persia
Olympia
China
India
Greece
Rome
Europe
Bath
England
America
Prince of Wales
King
Spain
San Sebastian
Biarritz
Peter the Great
Russia
Austria
Sweden
Spa
George
Peipin
Peking
Emperor
Versailles Palace
Fujiyama
Mount Fuji
Mecca
Atlantic
Barranca
Pacific
Algeria
Tlemcen
Mediterranean
Athens
Phaleron
Nile
Ramleh
Alexandria
Fan
Venice
Italy
Baltic
Riviera
France
Nice
Cannes
Mentone
Promenade Des Anglais
New Nice
Old Nice
Castle Hill
States Furnish Free Text Books for School Children
Nineteen states provide free text books to students including Arizona California Delaware District of Columbia elementary schools only Maine Maryland Massachusetts Montana Nebraska Vermont elementary Wyoming Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey Utah elementary Texas Oklahoma Pennsylvania Rhode Island and South Dakota.
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Arizona
California
Delaware
District of Columbia
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Montana
Nebraska
Vermont
Wyoming
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Utah
Texas
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Lucky Fellow Responds to Wife Beating Question
Comic reply frames domestic quarrel as a joke, with the man claiming to have beaten his wife “quite by accident” while noting she usually beats him, reflecting a dark humor tone in a social joke.
Arkansas lady promotes dog remedy with Russ Ball Blue
A woman from Arkansas claims she cured fits in a valuable dog using Russ Ball Blue. She says the remedy works for many others and never fails, urging wider use in similar cases.
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Arkansas
Russ Ball
Losses Teach Value of Money and Bridge Lessons
A brief note contrasts losses teaching a girl money value with a remark that bridge also offers lessons. The lines imply practical hard lessons and a game can teach strategy, patience, and budgeting. No identifiable people or places are named.
Businessman Seeks to Increase Figures in Commerce
A quip notes a businessman prefers to grow his numbers not his concern, reflecting on ambition and wealth. The remark contrasts modest aims with a desire for rising figures, implying a focus on financial metrics over personal inattention.
Growley Talk Sparks Sidestep Meeting Jinks
A terse exchange hints at friction as Growley faces off with Jinks in a sharp dialogue about plans and personalities. The brief confrontation signals impending strains in their relationship.
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Growley
Jinks
Not Happy With New Fiancé Says He Is Safe
In a candid conversation the women discuss love and possessiveness. One woman asserts she is content with her engagement while others question happiness and fidelity, reflecting social dynamics among young couples in a casual exchange from the era.
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Resorts of Royalty
British Isles
Avenue de la Victoire
Will Rogers
Levi Strauss
van Wha
Levi’s
Rogers
New York
New York University
Oregon
Columbia
Yale
Harvard
Princeston
al Smith
Barton’s
Main St
Los Angeles
Classic Printery
Eureka St
San Francisco
Calif
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn, Mass
U.S
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