Tangier and Ceuta: Europe in Africa by Strait of Gibraltar
An National Geographic account describes Tangier as a neutralized zone under joint Franco British Spanish Italian administration since 1928 with a crowded market life and limited harbor, and Ceuta as a Spanish Mediterranean fortress town with a Moorish past, modernized fortifications, and regular steamship links across the strait.
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France
Tangier
Morocco
Ceuta
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Strait of
Gibraltar
Spain
Atlantic
Great Britain
Italy
Germany
International Commission
Strait of Gibraltar
Mediterranean
North Africa
Speartow
Straits of Gibraltar
Rock of Gibraltar
Polly's Mom Emerges In New Clothes And Plans
Mrs Hewitt, long selfless and homebound, buys new clothes to surprise Polly. Polly, eager to join Marion Stokes for an English study session, confronts fears of social life while her mother reshapes her own identity, planning a modest party and broader social engagement.
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Marion Stokes
Mrs. Hewitt
Mrs. Stokes
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Stokes
Marion
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Hewii
Mowsie
Viet
Wally
Woolen Plaids Signal Prosperity in Fashion Notes
A breezy fashion note extols woolen plaids as adding color and chic to wardrobes. Readers are told a brown and orange plaid outfit appears smart on a poised young woman headed to shops, with a neatly developed frock and slightly flared skirt.
Travel by Airplane Safer Than Driving Says Review
A writer in the Review of Reviews argues airline travel is nearly as safe as auto, rail, or steamship. Of 354 U S aviation fatalities, only 18 occurred on licensed air lines, with most deaths among untrained amateurs and experimental fliers.
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United States
Laboratory Memorial Planned for Gorgas Institute
The Panamanian government presented a building and endowment to the Gorgas Memorial Institute of Tropical and Preventative Medicine to house a research laboratory. It honors Surgeon General William Crawford Gorgas, who died in 1920 after dedicating his life to fighting disease. An annual $500 maintenance appropriation was authorized in 1928.
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Panama
Gorgas
Cootidze
German canal to get world's largest ship elevator
A vast canal project between Berlin and Stettin will include a ship elevator capable of lifting vessels up to 1000 tons to a height of 100 feet. It will replace the four existing locks, cost over 6 million dollars, and foundations are complete with completion hoped for in January.
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German Canal
Germany
Berlin
Stettin
Prominent Jewish Figures Dominate Chess History
A glance at chess history shows a strong Jewish presence among top players. Emanuel Lasker, the world champion, followed by predecessors Wilhelm Steinitz and Johannes Zukertort, illustrate a notable pattern of Jewish exponents shaping the game.
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We Chess World
Emanuel Lasker
Wilhelm Steinitz
Johannes GB. Inkertort
Tailored belt and brown accessories set at waist
A trim tailored belt at the normal waistline is paired with a brown felt turban, brown leather bag and gloves, creating a dominant color note throughout.
Black Tweed Coats Step Into City Fashion
Paris import sets the tone for a tweed coat trend shifting from sporty last season to urban wear. Black tweed dominates with furless or flat gray fur options, presenting a refined, distinctly distinguished look for city outfits.
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Paris
Combination Dairy and Horse Barn Valuable Addition to Farm
Farm advisor outlines a two‑stable dairy and horse barn designed for 10 to 12 cows with a center feed alley and 1 to 2 dozen horses. Concrete wall partition, sliding odor‑tight door, 46 by 34 feet plan, 12 cow stations, carrier track from silo, hay chute, fresh air and sunlight emphasized as essential for dairy comfort.
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Tey
Colored Floors of Oak Popular With Architects
Colored oak floors gain favor among modern architects with varied finishes. Weathered living rooms dark dining rooms forest greens and lavender bedrooms show experimentation. Oak accepts stains well allowing both scraped natural finishes or alternate colors.
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