Delhi Lahore and Calcutta in the India independence view
Prepared by the National Geographic Society surveys three hinge cities Delhi Lahore and Calcutta in the independence movement. Delhi as historic capital and imperial seat is traced from ancient Hindu rulers to British Durbar milestones. Lahore’s bazaars and colorful streets and Calcutta’s booming trade and modern growth near the Hooghly are sketched against rising national movements.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. G
India
Delhi
Lahore
AL India
Congress
Calcutta
New Delhi
Theorld
Afghanistan
Kutb-ud-din
Timur the Lame
Tamerlane
Asia
Sarmarkand
Baber
Aud
Shah Jahen
Old City
Victoria
Edward VI
George V
Vceroy
Government House
Viceroys of India
Panjab
London
Job Charnock
East India Company
Kajikata
Charnock
Ganges
Brahmaputra
Kalikata
Calcutia
Calcutte
Hooghly
Bengal
Bay of Bengal
Amanda Helps Escape Convict In Kitchen Scene
Amanda serves coffee to a shabby stranger who asks for bread and shoes. She helps him don Tim's worn boots, then frees his bound wrists as a convinct slips away toward the back gate. Police arrive five minutes later seeking the escaped convict.
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Manda Stockton
Amanda
Tim
Lim
Maem
Tean
Preface to Formulas by Walter Lippmann Contends Science Faces Bias
The excerpt argues science gains prestige but invites cults and pseudo religions built on random dogmas. It defends scientific method as open inquiry, resisting dogmatic popularization and personal pride. A Preface to Formulas discusses freedom of investigation and provisional nature of theory.
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Walter Lippmann
Scarcity of medieval sudizons noted by historian
G Bernard Bughes writes in the Boston Transcript that few medieval sudizons survive despite their past popularity. Destruction by heat moisture rust warping and breakage led to discard. Cardinal Wolsey’s Hampton Court inventory lists 47 brass pairs and many wrought iron andirons with his coat of arms.
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G. Bernard Bughes
Boston Transcript
Cardinal Wolsey
Atampton Court
Wolsey
First Form of Plant Life Before Trees Emerged
The article notes ancient plant life predating trees and animals, citing fossils as evidence of remote ancestors like mosses and fern-like forms. It states the tulip tree once thrived globally with at least nine species, but now only two survive, one in America and one in China.
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Globe
America
China
Education shapes talent and a child’s path to success
Providence bestows gifts in varied forms and education should lead out each child’s potential. A wise system avoids labeling dullness, urging parents to persevere as a dull child may become bright and a bright child may later falter.
Resourceful Girl Challenges Father Over Jewels in Paris
An American girl in Paris halts her millionaire father at a jeweler on Rue de la Paix and demands a tiara topped by a coronet, prompting a witty exchange about status and "duchess" wear as the father laughs and offers to buy.
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Paris
Rue de la Pais
Tizza
Chicago Tribune
Delightful French Type Shingle Home Has an Appeal of Its Own
William A. Radford outlines a French style shingled cottage with steep gables and dormers creating two bedrooms upstairs and three rooms on the first floor. The plan includes side hall, fire place room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast area, and a large 16 by 18 foot bedroom. basement houses heating and storage.
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Secon
Vapor Heating System Helps Cut Fuel Bills
A discussion of three radiator heating types in residence construction explains hot water steam and vapor systems. Vapor systems use low pressure steam and air elimination to reduce fuel use, with economical benefits from low boiler temperatures and minimal air in radiators. Installation costs vary, with one pipe steam cheapest and hot water most expensive.
Wood Trim Finishes in Darker Shade than Walls
Two common schemes for interior woodwork finishing are discussed. One uses a shade darker than the wall for harmony and restful space. The other matches woodwork to furniture with baseboards and trim often in wall color.
Lacquer Gains Rapid Favor as Finish and Trade
A brief note explains lacquer’s rising popularity as a finish. It highlights its quick drying property and rich color tones. The article mentions its complex chemical makeup of resins and solvents and asserts lacquer offers a distinct finish unmatched by other types.
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Bombay
Hines
Himalaya
Karachi
Europe
Asia Aviators
Palace of the Mirrors
W. A. Radford
Wiliam A. Bedford
William A. Radford
South Dearborn Street
Chicago
Shiteles
Viata
Szedem,sona
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