Mexico City and its ancient roots in a modern metropolis
Prepared by National Geographic describes Mexico City as North America’s oldest metropolis, tracing its blend of Spanish and Aztec history from Cortes era to modern streets. It highlights the plaza, markets, waterways, and iconic avenues, noting the Valley of Mexico’s dramatic geography and the Tajo de Nochistongo trench as a relic of early engineering.
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National Geographic Society
Washington
Balbuena Field
Il Paso
Denver
Colorado
North America
Mexico City
Cortez
Montezuma
Maximilian
Ding
Madero
Carranza
Obregon
Calles
Cinco de Mayo
Old Market
Plaza
Valley of Mexico
Anahuac
Mexican Highlands
Tenochtitlan
Texcoco
Lake
Luis de Velasco
Tajo de Nochistongro
Holland
The Treasury and the Gold Standard Explained
The article explains how money is created and kept in circulation, detailing the roles of the treasury and Federal Reserve, the gold standard basis, and the printing and minting processes. It notes the cost of producing currency, its lifespan in circulation, and how currency ages through daily use.
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Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Banks
Washington
Clites
New York
United States
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Breton Language Revival Sees Push for Celtic Autonomy
The movement to revive Brythonic Breton faces rising agitation for Celtic autonomy. A Breton society’s terror campaign included a Rennes monument bombing marking the 400th anniversary of the union with France. It notes Celtic links among Brit any, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Isle of Man, and Cornwall, with Brittany descendants of 5th century settlers.
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Brittany
le Gonidec
Rennes
France
Wales
Ireland
Scotland
Isle of Man
Cornwall
Cornwill
Armorica
Nomenoe
Charles the Bald
Brittany’s Independent Spirit in History and Culture
The text outlines Brittany’s historic independence from France until the Revolution, its estates, and its separate parliamentary body. It notes Celtic culture as analog to Welsh and Irish roots, Breton literature revival, and the spread of Breton writing under Union Regionaliste Bretonne despite previous schooling bans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brittany
France
Union Regionaliste Bretonne
Pacifism and uprisings noted in Detroit Free Press fragment
A fragment references pacifism as a strange theme in Celtic contexts and mentions uprisings in relation to Detroit Free Press. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear events or dates.
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Detroit Free Press
How One Woman Lost 10 Lbs in a Week
Dayton resident Mrs. Betty Luedeke endorses Kruschen for rapid weight loss claiming ten pounds shed in seven days. The ad urges a half teaspoon in hot water each morning and dietary restraint on fats with a 4 week bottle priced as a small cost, offering a money back guarantee if not convinced.
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Betty Luedeke
Dayton
America
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Flying Mercury
the Valley of Mexico
William Brackart
Movement
Price
Potter Drug & Chemical Corp
Malden, Mass
Eagle Brand
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Borden Company
Dept
Borden Building
Madison Avenue
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