World Population and Large Cities in 1920s Statistics
The data tally a total world population around 1.804 billion with only about 7 percent in cities over 100,000. New York tops city sizes at 5.62 million, London 4.48 million, Berlin 3.80 million, while Europe holds the most large cities and Asia has many as well. The United States leads North America with 68 large cities, Brazil has 18, and Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro are the only South American megacities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
New York
London
Europe
Tunis
Glasgow
Vienna
Moscow
England
Germany
Italy
France
Russia
Sia
North America
Shanghai
Wankou
Calcutta
Bombay
Tokyo
Osaka
Asia
Chicago
Philadelphia
Mexico City
United States
South America
Brazil
Buenos Aires
Rio de Janeiro
Australia
Old Glory Robins Nest Banner Draws Topeka Attention
In Topeka Kansas Mr and Mrs Joseph Davies of 415 Buchanan street report a family of 100 percent American robins in their backyard pear tree. A small American flag was woven into the nest to teach their nestlings civic pride, with enough flag material waving in the breeze drawing attention from neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka Kan
Joseph Davies
Buchanan Street
Home of Annie Laurie Estate for Sale in Scotland
Edinburgh reports Craigdarroch estate in Drumafrieshire on the market. The 2700 acre property has belonged to the Fergussons since 1898 and contains the historic Craigdarroch mansion once linked to Annie Laurie and the famed whistle contest tied to Robert Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Laurie
Scotland
Edinburgh
Craiglarroch
Drumafriesshire
Fergussons
Craigdarroch
Alexander Fergusson
Robert Burns
Denmark
Husband's Radio Set Dragged Into Court
Mrs Emma Maypother of New York accuses her husband George Maypother wholesale druggist in a separation suit. She says he stays up late listening to concerts and keeps her awake with nightly quarrels, dragging the radio set into court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma BE. Maypother
New York City
George Maypother
Champion of Bacchus Defeated in Maxwellion Contest
In a wild exhibition the Dane faced the Lauries of Maxwellion after a long three day contest. The whistle trophy was set on the table and won by the participant who blew it first, securing victory amid revelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus
Lauries
Maxwellion
Titled Woman Praises Sahara Desert Sheiks
Lady Dorothy Mills writes to the Daily Chronicle praising Touregs of the Sahara as handsome aristo crats. She describes men as slim amber skinned and muscular and notes women in richer classes are fattened like turkeys and often moved only with the help of slaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sahara
Dorothy Mills
Daily Chronicle
Sand
Dorothy
Eye Hazards in Factories
New York report from the national committee for the prevention of blindness details 200000 annual eye injuries in industry and about 15000 industrial blind. It cites ongoing hazards from lack of protective gear and unsafe practices and calls for legislation education and prevention efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Committee For the Prevention
Incan Arithmetic Machine Found in Peru Tomb
Lima Peru Francisco Loaysa reports the discovery of a master quipu a knotted cord apparatus used by ancient Incas for rapid arithmetic. The device about 16 yards long with 100 knots and 10 sections enabled subtraction multiplication and division using colored beads and numeral rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Francisco Loaysa
Cajamared
New World
Loaysa
Quipu
Pert
Royal Statistical Master Cards Recovered From Private Cache
Fragment mentions master cards not in ordinary use likely kept for royal statisticians. Details are sparse, but the find points to a cache of important documents. No names, dates, or places are provided in readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ered
Royal Statisticians
Soviet State Publicizes Progress in Moslem Women Emancipation
The Soviet Communist Party reports that campaigns to modernize Near East Moslem women are showing results. After two years of missionary work in localities, many women have removed veils and joined politics. In Adzerbijan over 22,000 women have organized in industrial activity, with workshops for feminine Mohammedans teaching a role differing from Western norms. Similar efforts spread across Turkestan, Bokhara and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Communist Party
Near East
Communist
Adjerbijan
Turkestan
Bokhara
Tin table implements and gloves used for hot food
A historical note describes tin tools and gloves historically used to handle hot food. It mentions Greece as a context where such items appeared and emphasizes practical warming and serving practices of the period.
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Greece
Caring for Goslings Warm Dry Hatchlings Feed and Housing Tips
Guidelines for gosling care emphasize keeping hatchlings dry and warm for the first days, with delayed feeding until 36 to 48 hours old and a starter diet of oatmeal eggs and bran. After the first weeks, gradually introduce cracking corn and bran, provide fresh water, sand, dry quarters, and ventilation, and dust with insect powder if used for incubation.
Shade for Young Stock Guides Healthy Growth
The article stresses the vital role of shade for late hatched chicks. It argues they need constant protection from heat, plus fresh water or milk, sterilized founts, and proper feeding. Start in an orchard range, move to corn fields when ready, and ensure shade to achieve economical results.
Brooder Pneumonia Caused by Common Mold in Poultry
Brooder pneumonia is caused by a common mold in incubators or straw and mainly affects chicks under four weeks. Infected chicks show listlessness, ruffled feathers, and facial posture with labored breathing as spores fill the windpipe. The disease is hard to cure. contaminated bedding should be removed, fresh litter provided, and dead birds burned.
Open Shed Ideal Turkey Shelter and Litter Details
An open shed with the south side fully open provides excellent shelter for turkeys. Turkeys lay about three litters per season if eggs are removed after each litter. First litter averages 18 eggs, second 12, and third 10.
Poultry Points on Breeding and Rearing Practices
Good chicks come from strong parent stock while many start handicapped by poor breeding and hatching. A foot of feeding space per six hens suits feed hoppers. Anconas are good layers, comparable to Leghorns in egg production. Turkeys are efficient for size. Ducks need warmth first week, grow fast, show less resistance to exposure. Adjust breeding stock by seeking better flocks rather than changing breeds.
London candle exports and Cuticura ad quip
London ships about four million dollars in candles each year. An ad touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum as essential toilet preparations. A dialogue joke features Gertrude and Billy about authors and artists. A remark notes red tape as a disguise for busy officials.
Laughter Sells in all-hours Shops for Women
The piece notes that many women believe mischief follows their husbands smiles and jokes about the need for shops selling such goods at all hours.
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India
China
Japan
Sahara Desert
Syracuse
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Daniel’ Joseph Curley
D. D
N. Y
Weils
Sepco
Ege
Castoria
Fletcher
Gertrude
Billy
Flint, Mich
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Motor Company
General Motors Corporation
Detroit, Mich
Northwestern Yeast Co
North Ashland Ave
Chicago, NL
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