Mexico’s Great Resources and Rio Grande Origins
The bulletin from the National Geographic Society outlines Mexico’s vast continental area, comparing it to U.S. states and noting its historical territorial expansion. It explains Mexico’s size relative to California, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, and describes the Rio Grande’s headwaters in Colorado, its path along Texas, and its length to the Gulf of Mexico.
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Mexico
North America
Telfornia
New Mexico
Azia
Montana
Spain
United States
Sonora
Nebraska
Coahuila
Georgia
Tuck
Peka
Duran
Rio Grande
Colorado
Newito
Texas
New York
Gulf of Mexico
Mexico’s vast land and rail reach traced in wartime context
An extended account outlines Mexico’s size population and riches, noting its arid borders, five frontier alignment changes, and a prewar railway network of 20,000 miles. It cites rail traffic, mineral output, and the diverse demographic mix, with emphasis on literacy and foreign presence.
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el Paso
Interna
California
Vie
Inter
United States
Mexico
Brazil
Republic
South
Mineral riches and claims cited amid old reform text
The note references vast mineral possibilities with fewer than a quarter exploited and cites pre-revolutionary claim registrations of over 5,000 annually. A dated ad urges better water quality and promotes distilled water delivery from McNish via phone 135.
Girls Can Fill More Permanent Positions in Lawrence
Mr Kepler of the Kansas Telephone Company notes there are many young women in Lawrence seeking stable eight hour jobs with good pay. He can place several skilled workers permanently and invites interested applicants to see him for opportunities.
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Lawrence
Kepler
Kansas Telephone Company
White House Christmas plans announced for this year
The text notes no Christmas event at the White House. It states the President and Mrs. Wilson will stay quietly, with the President dining at home and no formal White House celebration planned. The fragment mentions family presence and a private holiday observance.
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White House
Washington
Wileen Plas
Wilson
Speed Triumphs Over Mere Beef In Conference Talk
Topeka Kansas officials at the Kansas Conference meeting debated the season’s football balance of speed versus weight. Emporia College’s supremacy as state champions for two consecutive seasons drew praise while other coaches argued the value of speed with new rules. Ottawa University remained the only team to score against Emporia, with six points recorded.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Heve
College of Nporia
Atute
Cstrate
Emporia
Tenn Ina Vaumbe
Gure
Presbyterians
Ottawsa University
Repre
Emperians
Porker fountain pea boosts Yuletide store ads
A quirky ad fragment from Hanna-Adv shows a bicycle and porker fountain pairing in a cheerful Christmas retail push. The snippet hints at a local store promotion, with playful copy aimed at drawing shoppers.
Oakland yard launches six ships for world record
Oakland California December 20 a record launch by Moore shipyard aims to place six vessels in one tideway with Washington linked devices to release the ships. Three ships weigh 10 000 tons tankers and three cargo carriers of 9400 tons each. A New Year Japan grass rope tradition and a remark on seawater copper deposition mention coastal maritime life.
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Oakland
California
Moore
Washington
Missouri Legion Hikes Goal To Fifty Thousand Members
The American Legion in Missouri set a 50 000 member target at its December convention with plans to boost membership from 20 000. The state executive committee outlined a campaign and the Legion will take over beneficiary agencies for former service members previously run by federal welfare groups. State headquarters will coordinate these efforts.
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Misouri
American Legion
Lazion
The
Legion
Compensation Due Dishnish Former Service
A report notes back pay and insurance issues linked to a former service member. The story highlights payment delays and related financial risk as of today.
Turkeys Sought At High Prices This Week
A brief ad notes demand for hundreds of turkeys from The West End Poultry House in Indiana, seeking quick purchase at elevated prices this week.
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Howge
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Ehets
Fashington
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Bulletin National Geographie, Séciey
S. 20Th Street
Terre 'L
Foley
New World
Laredo
Hagile
Pars
Zatown
Campeche
Tabasco
Yucatan
Mexican Republic
James Blake
Buddy
Ventnor
N. J
Tphone
McNish
Liégelo, Lanna—Andv
Willy
City Drug Store
Record College of Emporial
Bicyele
Hanna
Adv
Wiedemimn’s
Japan
Christmms
Journal-World
Willard
Carter Tire. and Battery Co
Mass
Theygatry
América
Quixmins
Missouri Legion
Missouri
Will Gut
West Seventh Street
WM. Meserhimer
Brinkman
BUICK
FORD
Chalmers
Haynes
Crow-Elkhart
Veuse Light
T At
Aland
England
France
Europe
Penius
W Rkmen
Association of Railway Eccotnes
Thane
Baatare
Executives
Broadway
New Ying
Wine Tor
Pine
Uda Ree As
Lawren Oie
Hester & Roberts
Ian
Havana
J. Pierson
Mfg
Bar Ee St
Savage
Ferestone
Yul
J. L. Hanks Et CO. Tel. 112
Asa
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Toaster
Universal Grills
Universal Curling Irons
Kansas Electric Utilities
Company 719
Qour
Klein
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