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South American republics enter era of industry
The piece notes South American nations moving from land and agriculture to industry, with Brazil leading growth. Sao Paulo is highlighted as a major industrial hub near its coffee region, expanding on water power to produce goods for 35 million Brazilians and neighboring countries. Rio de Janeiro is also described as industrializing, notable for shoes, cotton mills, hat factories, and wallpaper.
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Sao Paulo
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South America
Rio de Janeiro