You Can Be a Banker In Tangier With a Table and a Few Dollars
Tangier in the International Zone thrives on free enterprise and smuggling aided by foreign banks and many buyers. The city imports about 25 million dollars yearly with the United States a principal supplier and 85 banks operating, including 14 foreign branches.
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CPC
Tangier
North Africa
North America
Mercer
Calle Senmarin
Spain
Madrid
Morocco
Great Britain
United States
France
U.S
Franco
Gems of Thought on Courage and Insight
A collage of quotes from Columbus to Shakespeare and Eliot on venturing beyond the known, inner strength, and the value of courage amid uncertainty. The passages urge bold action, reflective insight, and common sense as guides to progress.
Flyers Survive Mid-Air Encounter With Deadly Snake
In a dramatic takeoff near Dar es Salaam, a four-foot green mamba dangled from the pilot’s neck and attacked the crew. Captain Tug Wilson and radio operator Alan Hannaford-Rice fought the reptile as it clung to the controls then flung onto the panel and floor before being killed in the locker area.
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New York
Dar Es Salaam
East Africa
Durban
Alan Hannaford-Rice
New York Times
Hannaford-Rice
Tug” Wilson
Wilson
Hannaford Rice
Dog Returns $5 After Paperboy’s Tearful Quest
In Jackson Mississippi 12 year old Johnny Miller a newspaper carrier loses a five dollar bill on his paper route. His family with his nine year old brother and their dog search the route. The dog later brings the lost money to the door in its mouth ending the tale with an unexpected cheerful twist.
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Jackson
Miss
Johnny Miller
Johnny
John Miller
Infant mortality in Canada lags behind Sweden and New Zealand
Dr Ernest Couture notes strong national interest from parents physicians nurses teachers and officials in Health magazine. He cites Canada's 1949 infant mortality rate of 43 deaths per 1000 live births double that of Sweden and New Zealand. No city over 40 000 population has reached Sweden or New Zealand levels.
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Ernest Couture
Department of National Health and Welfare
Health Magazine
The
Health League of Canada
Couture
Sweden
New Zealand
Dress money and body-shaped coins in ancient China
Ancient Chinese coinage included dress money crafted in human shapes to symbolize what could be bought with them. Such peculiar designs reflected cultural notions of value and commerce in early monetary systems.
Monastic bakers first bake pretzels in Middle Ages
A historical note traces the origin of pretzels to monk bakers in medieval Europe. The simple dough treats gained popularity as a symbolic snack tied to monastic life and Lenten fasting.
Duties of Best Man Pack, Tickets, and Going Away
The best man should arrange the groom's travel and lodging details and ensure his suitcases are in the going away car. He handles packing and confirms plane train or ship tickets and hotel reservations.
Moscow Idaho's Paradise Name Change in 1875
Moscow Idaho, home of the University of Idaho, was once called Paradise before its name was changed in 1875. The note records a historical rename and identifies the city and institution involved.
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Moscow
U.S.A
University of Idaho
Paradise
A Dutch Boy Story Highlights Newcomer Welcome
A Port Arthur News-Chronicle letter recalls a Dutch boy teased for leaving wooden shoes at school. It links to Canada’s immigrant history, noting Egerton Ryerson’s Canadian legacy and urging friendly welcome to Finnish and other newcomers for a stronger citizenship.
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Port Arth
Port Arthur
Canada
Ontario
Reyertoon
Ryerton
Egerton
Methodist Church
Christian Guardian
Victoria University
University of Toronto
The Aberdonian Way
An Aberdonian worries about missing an early train and plans a self mailed stamped envelope. The postman delivers a stamped letter demanding five cents, which the man refuses as punishment for carelessness.
Canada Leather Footwear Industry Output Report
Canada has 292 leather footwear firms producing about 34 million pairs of boots shoes and slippers annually. The sector includes manufacturers of boots shoes and slippers serving domestic and international markets with substantial employment and export potential.
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Canada
Maximum weight of elephants is about 10 tons
The article states elephants reach an approximate maximum weight of ten tons. It notes size variation among elephants and uses a general estimate rather than a precise measurement.
Changing Bridal Customs Spark Wider Wedding Splendor
The article traces 19th century wedding fashions from veils and chaplets to bouffant gowns and orange blossoms. It notes lavish ceremonies at churches and mansions, Consuelo Vanderbilt’s 1895 St Thomas affair, and the era’s gift culture including diamond belts and pearl collars.
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France
Napoleon III
Notre Dame Cathedral
Eugenie
Marie Antoinette
St. Thomas’ Church
New York
Consuela Vanderbilt
Duke of Marlborough
England
Catharine
Russia
Furnishings to Fit Your Home and Family
The article advises matching furniture size to home type and family needs. Larger rooms can handle heavy pieces while small spaces benefit from lighter, compact designs. Consider family height, activities, and preferred uses when selecting chairs, chesterfields, tables, lamps, rugs, and wallpaper to balance function and style.
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Zurich
Central Press Canadian
Columbus
Edgar A. Guest
God
Mary Baker Eddy
William Shakespeare
George Eliot
Goethe
Edwin Percy Whipple
Wendell Phillips
Seibel
Richmond Times-Dispatch
CD Ecorstiedl
Igig Uspeaking
Francis James
M. Harrison
Eee
South
Red Orth
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