Buenos Aires A South Hemisphere Metropolis described
A descriptive essay portrays Buenos Aires as a world city rivaling Paris, noting its rapid port development, widened avenues, luxury districts, and climate. It highlights stark contrasts between wealth and immigrant sprawl, fashion influence, and the city’s status as a gateway in South America with diverse populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Spence
Arcetina
Buenos Aires
North America
Shiga
Argentina
Avenida de Mayo
Paris
Palermo Park
Itois de Boulogne
Charleston
S. C
Norfolk
Remained King of Heaven and the Gambler’s Trick
A Hindu fable contrasts fate belief with incredulity as a gambler evades death by becoming Indra for a day. Yama discovers the ruse but the tale emphasizes clever manipulation of heavenly powers and ritual merit across realms. Asia, the source, frames the tale as a moral about fate and fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Matalist
Yama
Hell
Indra
Heaven
Sodra
Asia
Subtreasury Building Remains Historic Shrine
The former U S Subtreasury in New York City endures in name and memory as a historic shrine alongside Independence Hall and Faneuil Hall. Since Washington took oath here, the site has hosted landmark events and figures, with reenactments by historical societies and repeated inaugurations echoing colonial pomp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York City
Alto
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Faneul
Boston
George Washington
Federal Congress
Europe
Sunburn Remedy Using Sweet Cream Revealed
A remedy for sunburn recommends applying ordinary sweet table cream to the skin before washing. The cream soothes a burned nose and avoids irritation from standard cold creams. Let the cream stand and rinse with lukewarm water without soap for relief.
New York Counts Question Growth Versus Living Conditions
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes New York’s claim of 400000 fewer residents than expected and debates whether census figures should drive city pride. The piece argues that urban health, housing, employment, and social conditions matter more than raw population totals.
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New York
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
London
Manhattan
Lower Manhattan
United States
Hold Securities at Home One Utility Stock Trend
A California generating plant offers its stock to customers rather than sending funds to New York. Employees first buy, signaling confidence in the firm. About 40 million dollars in central station securities are now held by 96 thousand individuals, 90 percent of whom had not owned utility stock before. The piece envisions customer partnerships and local ownership as a future American norm in public utilities.
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California
New York
Immerite
Saya
Society For Electrical Development
Central Station
France
Town Planning for Healthy Growth and Efficient Traffic
The Montreal Star argues that rapid rural to urban migration creates congestion and wasteful development. Town planning offers foresight to guide expansion, reduce slums, and align growth with business and health needs. Traffic experts should be placed at key street corners to manage evolving city size and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal Star
Louisville Sets Good Example
Louisville motorists install wooden painted roadside signs to greet travelers and warn drivers of traffic rules. The signs read welcome with key regulations and good by with distances to nearby towns, promoted by the Louisville Automobile Club per secretary Eugene Stuart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Louisville Automobile Club
Eugene Stuart
Louisville Courier-Journal
Executor Appointed in Oregon Estate Case
Albert W. Sperling named executor by Polk County Oregon County Court for Julia R. Sperling estate. Creditors must file claims with vouchers within six months at Oscar Hayter law office Dallas Oregon. First published January 4 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert W. Rome
State of
Oregon
Polk County
Julia R. Sperling
Oscar Hiayter
Dallas City Bank
City
Final Settlement Notice in Polk County Oregon
Emma Henkele executrix of Margaret Henkle deceased files final account in Polk County Oregon. Court sets 7 February 1921 at 10 A M in Dallas Courtroom for objections and settlement hearing. Swope & Swope listed as attorneys. First publication February.
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State
Orego
Polk County
Dallas
Oregon
Emma
Henkele
Margaret H. Henkle
Swope
Notice to Exterminate Ground Squirrels in Polk County
Polk County Oregon issues a two week notice ordering all owners lessees and occupants to exterminate digger ground squirrels using a strychnine barley mixture. It lists exact formula and mixing steps and notes a deadline of April 15 with penalties including lien on property.
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Polk County
Oregon
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Urham Bacco
Anitage Hea
Aurgen
D. C
South l
South America
Eliies
Grad
Moscow
Berlin
King Time
Euurope
Republic
Spain
Manana
Buenos
New Yorker
Treasury
Albert W. Sperling
Oscar Hayter
County Court of
Polk Coney
Imperial Tel
Oreon
J. D. Sechrist
Ballston
E. Ys Jour
Standard Oil Company California
Cherry City Baking Company
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