Relic of medieval times seen in Urga contrasts
A Detroit News correspondent describes Urga Mongolia as a relic of medieval times layered with twentieth century life. Roy Chapman Andrews led the American Museum expedition base here. The city mixes camel caravans and motor cars, diverse dress, and three great races. Summers are brief and winters endure 50 to 60 degrees below zero.
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Uiga
Mongolia
Roy Chapman Andrews
Asiatic Zoological Expedition
American Museum of Natural History
Gobi Desert
Detroit News
Urga
Great
Siberian
Early Days of the Circus Opposi tion Days War Stories
John Ringling recalls early circus battles with rivals during opposition days. Tactics included a counterfeit wagon signifying a bigger show, timed sabotage, and a painted miscue to ruin letters. He notes such tricks failed to sway public sentiment and reflects on whether fair play might have prevailed.
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John Ringling
Circus Life
Charles Kingting
Charles
Nature and the First Athletes
Nature rewards strength used wisely and effort builds power and capacity. The Greeks, early adopters of gymnastics, fused physical training with moral education under the motto a sound mind a sound body, shaping youth in the gymnasium.
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Gmnasium
Original Navel Orange Tree Brought From Brazil
The original navel orange tree, brought from Brazil more than forty years ago, stands in a greenhouse of the department of agriculture in Washington.
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Brazil
Department of Agriculture
Washington
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