Senegal and its Role in French West Africa
National Geographic describes Senegal as a gateway to France's West African possessions with a riverine trade network and rail links. It notes Dakar as the main port, French administration relying on native chiefs, widespread Moslem faith, public schools in French, and peanuts as the chief export alongside oils, hides, and kola nuts. The piece contrasts mixed races from desert north to tropical south, and highlights limited European settlement due to health conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Senegal
France
Atlantic
Africa
Morocco
Richelieu
Fort St. Louis
Paris
Algeria
Dakar
Cape Verde
French West Africa
Benegal
Moore
Sultanate of
Timbuetu
Henegal
Europe
The Treasure Under the Oak Reminiscence of Daisy and Billy
Billy North returns to his old brownstone and uncovers a childhood tin box beneath an oak. A note proclaims love for Daisy Rogers, now an interior decorator. Reunited after twenty years, Daisy and Billy confront their past and confess enduring feelings as the garden and relics rekindle their bond.
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McClure
Billy North
Billy
Hilly
London
Daisy
Daisy Rogers
West Forty-ninth Street
Ahe
Danny
Fountain Pen History Traces Early Use and Names
A historical review traces fountain pens back to ancient mentions in 1789 advertisements and 1600 travel writings. It notes mid-18th century naming shifts, a 1794 arts dictionary definition, British patents in 1809, and widespread adoption only in the late 19th century.
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Weekley
B.S. Bate
Diplomat Called a Shrewd Culprit in Local Registry Case
A Denver lawyer recalls a diplomatic culprit who faced a judge for local registration. The judge fixed him with a stern eye as the man admitted to the act, saying others were pressing to outwit the court and that desperation followed.
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Denver
Harper's Magasine
Where He Got It Hen Whence the Black Eye Old Thing
A fragment notes a dance where Leah speaks of a place’s beauty as Cornath recalls a black eye and a widow. implied social event observation with personal remarks.
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Leah
Means Big Crop
A Western Canada letter dated May 15 reports seeding nearly complete, wheat germination strong, and field greenery thriving. It notes homestead openings, cheap rail travel for inspection, and diverse crops fodder corn sunflowers alfalfa and sweet clover boosting silos and cattle farming profitability.
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Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Aspirin warning stresses Bayer name on genuine product
The notice warns buyers to look for Bayer on packages or tablets to ensure genuine Aspirin prescribed for twenty one years and proven safe by millions. It lists uses from colds to headache and pain and notes small tin boxes cost a few cents with larger packages available. It also explains Aspirin as Bayer’s trade mark and mentions Bayer Manufacture of Monoacetic acid ester of Salicylic acid.
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Bayer
Drugglata
Cuticura Pimples and Clear Skin Routine Ad
An old acne remedy ad touts Cuticura Ointment for pimples and blackheads, claiming five minute relief. It advises daily use of Cuticura Soap and hot water to maintain clear skin and mentions Cuticura Talcum, noting some men failed to obtain it.
Tanks for Pueblo Use In City Debris Clearing
Eight 8 ton battle tanks armed with one pounders have arrived in Pueblo Colorado from Fort Meade Maryland. Maj J B Moorhead secretary to Governor Shoup announced the tanks will be used in the Pueblo sector to batter down cracked walls clear debris and perform heavy work.
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Ald Pueblo
Pueblo
Colo
Fort Meade
J. B. Moorhead
Shoup
Oil Tank Bursts In Salt Lake City Fire Toll
A bolt of lightning struck a tank at the Utah Oil Refining Company plant igniting 1,500,000 gallons of gasoline distillate. Two known dead, at least six more likely dead in debris, over twenty-five injured, many unaccounted for, and property loss near 1 million dollars.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Utah Oil Refining Company
Value of Utilities Drops $191,790 in Colorado 1921
Colorado public utilities railroads and private streetcar lines face a $191,790 reduction in total valuation for 1921. The 1920 assessment stood at $227,454,190, while 1921 figures total $227,262,400 due to diminished earnings, notably at Missouri Pacific and Rio Grande Southern.
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Denver
Colorado
State Tax Commission
Commission
Missouri Pacific
Rio Grande Southern
Denver & Rio Grande
Colorado & Southern
Santa
Burlington
Union Pacific
Rock Island
American Railway Express Company
Pullman Company
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Denver Tramway Company
Denver Gas and Pleetric Light Company
Colorado Power Company
Bank to Pay Witness Expenses in Byrd Suit
National City Bank agrees to cover transportation and other expenses for witnesses in Miss Amanda B. Byrd’s $125,000 damages suit. Byrd, an authoress and bond saleswoman, alleges cruel treatment by bank officials and that she was taken to a hospital for a mental examination. She said she could not bring her witnesses to New York.
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New York
National City Bank
Amanda B. Byrd
Miss Byrd
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Mall
17Th
Logan St
U. S
Eastern Shoe Repair Factory
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Eton
Pooffee & Sige CO
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Park Floral Co
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