How Holland Was Made and Its Diking Fortunes
A National Geographic summary describes Holland’s land reclamation from sea to shore. It notes the Zuiderzee drainage adding over 1000 square miles of farmland, the 350 million dollar project cost, and the system of sea dikes locks and polders protecting low-lying coastlines and towns like Amsterdam from the North Sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
WNU
Holland
Ile
Europe
Qolland
Rhine
Netherlands
Tuetoburger Wald
Germany
Gelderland
Overyssel
Texel
Meuse
Dannebrog
Arnheim
Zuiderzee
Lower Rhine
Duurstede
Louis-Bonaparte
English Channel
Norway
North Sea
Amsterdam
The
Helder
Ijmulden
Lou and Harrison A Marriage On The Edge Of Burden
Lou faces love and doubt as Harrison is torn between a lawful future and Conchita the dancer. A tense cafe scene unfolds with Conchita's sultry dance driving Harrison toward desire and Lou toward confession and marriage. Lou ultimately resolves to wed, keeping Conchita’s deception secret to protect him.
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McClure
WNN
Harrison
Lou
Chita
Conchita
Morrison
Midge
Lou Darling
Cult of bigness debated in American culture critique
Sherwood Anderson argues a shift toward smallness would advance civilization, while another authority notes the deep roots of the cult of bigness in American life. The piece cites pioneers, vast landscapes, and enduring faith in large-scale achievements as proof of the prevailing mindset.
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Sherwood Anderson
Americu
Anderson
Dames Truslow Adams
Wasted Resources and National Well-Being
A. Hf. Morgan argues in Antioch Notes that prosperity hinges on how nations control and use natural resources. He contrasts rich resource abundance with Greece and Switzerland, noting Greece’s neglect and Switzerland’s wise management, implying care for forests waters and beauty supports broad well-being.
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Europe
Switzerland
Holland
Denmark
United States
Greece
A. Hf. Morgan
Antioch (College
Wow is Dub Getting On With His Golf
Life notes a casual report of Dub’s golf progress with a single ball hit in one. The line suggests improving form and a positive swing result.
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Dub
Quiet Assured I Will Speak My Mind Says Woman
A woman declares she will speak her mind while an onlooker exclaims silence at last. The exchange centers on bold statements and a dramatic moment of restraint, reflecting tension between outspoken resolve and quietude.
Oldest Stone Fort in Texas Preserved at San Pedro Springs
The San Pedro Springs stone fort in San Antonio is the oldest complete structure in Texas. Plans to preserve it are advanced, with construction dated 1690 to 1716. The fort stood at the cedar stockade’s southwest corner and survived decays after the market house and Vera Mundipalace were lost to industry. The fort sits on city ground making it immune to razing.
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Texas
San Pedro Springs
San Antonio
Charcoal use in Mexico City prompts fuel shift plans
D. Mc Laughlin of the ASPIRIN Trade Commissioner reports to the United States Commerce Department that charcoal consumption in Mexico City runs at 800 tons daily, destroying about two square miles of woodland each day. Government officers meet to educate the public on substituting other fuels.
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D. McLaughlin
Mexico City
United States Comerce Department
Mexicans Rely on Charcoal for Home Heating Despite Oil Rich Lands
Despite abundant oil and gas, many households in Mexico continue to use charcoal for heating. The shift toward modern fuels remains slow due to cost, availability, and access in rural and urban areas.
Billa Praises Tailor Amid Travel Reflections
A fragment from a Farm Journal travel feature quotes Billa praising a tailor named Ashdowne. The dialogue centers on nationwide travel revealing that one place is not much worse than another, illustrating a traveler’s mindset and the tailor’s reputation within the journey.
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America
Graded Success as Mrs Farleigh Chooses Bridesmaids
The exchange shows Mrs Farleigh approving a gym scene and a candid remark on bridesmaid selection. The dialogue references chinning the bar and a witty reply about careful picking, highlighting social banter and appearance considerations in a light, period tone.
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Farleigh
Umbrella Borrower Wife Visitor Departs Scene
An Umbrella Borrower Wife watches as a visitor departs past the umbrella stand in a brief, fragmentary scene. The line draws focus on the fleeting moment and the characters present.
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Irelland
St Inelines
Jere
Harrison's
Bayer Aspirin
BAYER
Billa
Potter Drug & Chemical Corp
Malden
Aas
Fellows Syrup
Louisville Courier-Journal
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