The Rise of Automobiles and an America on Wheels
An exploration of how the automobile reshapes transport and living costs, arguing vehicles replace horses and spur road building. It notes early racing in Chicago, public fascination, and the push toward broader use, including country roads and farm markets, despite oil profits.
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Amazon Dreams Die in Brazil for American Investors
A U S consul in Para Brazil warns Americans against investing in the Amazon region. He says prospects for coal, cattle, timber, or agriculture are dismal, markets are tiny, and the physical and logistical challenges are immense. He cites a conservative foreign resident who tried and left with diminished wealth and health after years of hard work.
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Tales From The Past Echo In A Patchwork Of Jests And Warnings
A long, discursive reflection weighs risks of Amazon colonization with grim tales of fevers, insects, and failed ventures. It shifts to humorous vignettes about memory, secrets, and social quirks, including Harvard President Eliot and a Derby joke, ending with a light anecdote about two umbrellas and forgetfulness.
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