Mexico's History Shows Latin America a Democracy Lesson
Peter Edson notes Mexico's 1910 1917 social revolution long before communism rose globally. It nationalized oil and railroads, redistributed land, expelled foreign firms, and liberalized labor while preserving elite control. Lopez Mateos promotes foreign investment. Mexico holds elections with women voting for president. illiteracy remains high. democracy advances slowly.
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Ruiz Cortinez
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Are Bloomer Girls On Way Back
Feature by Vivian Brown reflects on fashion shifts and lingering nostalgia for bloomer bathing suits and earlier girlhood ideals. It recalls family photo albums and contrasts past beach styles with modern concerns about aging, marriage, and femininity.
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Chickens Brought to New World by Spanish Conquistadors
The text notes that chickens were introduced to the New World by Spanish conquistadors and mentions the jackrabbit moving at a steady 35 miles per hour with a top speed of 45 miles per hour.
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Modern Teen Style From Flappers To Glamour
A historical look at changing female grooming from the 1920s to later eras. It contrasts shaggy past styles with modern clean cuts, manicures, lipstick, and salon rituals, noting shifts in hair care, fashion, and societal norms among girls and schoolgirls.
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