Foreign diplomat children form Washingtons unique colonial scene
The article highlights a diverse expatriate community of diplomatic families in Washington. It notes children of ambassadors from Cuba Paraguay Brazil Costa Rica Haiti and China among others. It describes their homes schooling languages attire and social life in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Emor Quesada
Fom
Republic of Cuba
Senor J@esada
Citu
Havana
Cuba
Washingon
Antipodes
Brau Matilda Bussche
Baron Bussche
Miss Bussche
Senora Baez
Republic
Paraguay
Senora Casasas
Hector
Evangelina
Horacio
Wargaratz
Mario
Zeon
Jorge
Costa Rica
Haiti
Republic of
Panama
Brazil
Moonlight Swim in the Gulf Steam Impresses World Traveler
A commercial traveler recalls moonlit Gulf Stream swimming where phosphorescent water and a lurking three foot longer than him shark created a perilous moment. He and a friend steadied their nerves after the near encounter before finishing their moonlit dip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
York
United States
Gulf
Tropics
Jamaica
Panama Canal Culebra Cut Compared to Nochistongo Dig
Engineering News compares the Panama Culebra divide excavation to Mexico’s Nochistongo cut, noting the Culebra project will be larger in depth and width, with estimates of 111 million to 186 million cubic yards. The Nochistongo cut, begun in 1640 and completed in 1789, stretches 12.5 miles and required no machinery, highlighting ancient labor by indigenous workers as a monumental feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama’ Canal
Culebra
Panama Cut
North Sea Canal
Manchester ‘Canal
Suez Canal
Cuellera
Valley of
Mexico
City of
Nochistongo Cut
Wallace
Panama Divide
Nochistongo
Cave
Pyramids
Egypt
Resources of the South and Rural Settlement Vision
William E. Smythe argues for organized rural settlement to prevent overpopulation and fuel national growth. He urges building small farm homes, diversified crops, and improved agriculture across the southern region to sustain future generations and national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Malthus
Prices of Sporting Dogs Reflect Purse and Show Value
A Birmingham sale of pointers and setters shows dogs fetch money driven by buyer sentiment rather than practical use. The top price reached $325 for Coronation, while Lightfield Bang sold for $185. American buyers would pay far more for such dogs. In contrast a Bull Terrier and St Bernard commanded high sums, with Woodcote Wonder and Rodney Stone attracting up to $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
England
Ivas
Ightfield
Woodcote Wonder
Rodney ‘Stone
Frank Gould
St ‘Bernard
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Our
Reir
Ncle Sam
China
Celestial Empire
Sir Chentunger Liang-Cheng
Yung K
e-Legation
Springfield
Mass
Miss Liang
Liang
Legation
Senor
Don Joaquin Walker-Martinez
Chill
South
Central America
West Indies
Rourke
Leger
Children OF
Starling
Republic of Bolivia
Genele
Sam
Elena Calderon
Senor Calvo
Calvo
West Point
Elizabeth Rosen
Josephine Durand
Roosevelt
Chekib ‘Bey
Shark
Gameys
Matilda Bussche
Lapland
Resources OF the South
William ‘E. Smythe
the Empire of the South
Mason
Rixon
Gulf of Mexico
William’ E. Smythe
Governas
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