Mexico's Vast Borderland and Mineral Wealth Revealed
The National Geographic bulletin outlines Mexico's area at 767,000 square miles about one fourth of the United States, with Chihuahua as the largest state. It notes the Rio Grande boundary, sparse border populations, and a strong mining sector employing hundreds of thousands, plus prewar railroad strength and large mineral outputs.
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Washington, D. C
Mexico
National Geographic Society
United States
North America
Texas
Bulletin
Austria
Hungary
Germany
France
Great Britain
Traland
Republic of Mexico
California
Montana
New Mexico
Arizona
New Spain
Chihuahua
Utah
Sonora
Nebraska
Coahuila
Georgia
Durango
Kentucky
Alaska
Mexican
Sant Juan
Sangra de Chasto
Rocky Mountains
Colorado
Rio Grande
Saint Louis
New York
Gulf of Mexico
Banyona
International Commission
Jl ‘Paso
Republic
Altho
Brazil
New World
Laredo
Eagle Pass
el Taso
Humboldt
Campeche
Tabasco
Yucatan
Mexican Republic
Public Schools And Democracy Editorial Insight
A December Spectator page presents business leaders' views on what high school should teach. It argues schools should foster appreciation, livelihood skills, and citizenship, noting democracy requires varied training and that vocational options can broaden opportunity for many students. An ad for metal weather strips follows.
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the Spectator
Ong
Board of Education
Boards of Education
New Admission Rules for State Colleges Adopted
A letter from the board of secondary school regulations to H C Moeller outlines new admission rules for Lown State College and the lawa State Teachers' College. Graduates from public four year high schools can enter collegiate work with a certificate from their principal detailing coursework and credits. Private high school graduates with four year courses will have parallel admission.
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H. C. Moeller
Board of Secondary School Regulations
Lown State College
Lawa State Teachers’ College
Iowa State Board of Education
Santa Visits Bank Employes in Des Moines Dinner
Des Moines banks entertained their employes with a 4 o'clock surprise dinner in Younker's tea room. Envelopes naming guests held 10 percent of their yearly salary as place cards. About 10,000 dollars in total gifts accompanied the event, and President Miller received a Swiss watch from the staff.
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Santa
Des Moines
Des Moines Trust & Savings Bank
Towa National Bank
Younker’s Tea Room
Miller
Shortage of fuel saves in fire loss
Fire losses are down as coal conservation reduces fuel use. Captain Phippen of station No. 2 notes fewer fires this period, attributing air pipe and register debris fires to overheated pipes and chimneys. Snow on roofs also helps prevent fires while careful coal use keeps temperatures steady.
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Phippen
Cant
Plippen
Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Tuesday
The annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce and Waterloo club will be tomorrow at 8 o clock in the rooms of the Waterloo club. The election of officers held on Dec 6 will be ratified at the meeting. Already 13 new members have joined under the rules for membership in the greater Waterloo organization.
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Chamber of Commerce and Waterloo Club
Otlock
Waterloo Club
Greater Waerloo
Ottumwa Lifts Business Restrictions Amid Coal Crisis
Ottumwa authorities withdrew the fuel committee measures that limited business and industry after a week of effect. The order to end these restrictions went into effect at 12:01 p.m. today, restoring normal operations in the city.
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Ottumwa
Fiske O'Hara Leaves Memory Of Melody In Waterloo Homes
Waterloo theatre hosted Iské O'Hara Saturday evening with a warm reception for the Irish actor. The show Down Limerick Way drew strong audience singing along with O'Hara. A bouquet from the Knights of Columbus lodge honored the star as the curtain closed on a two act program.
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Fiske O'Hara
Waterloo
Iské O'Hara
Waterloo Theatre
Limerick Way
O'Hara
Ireland
Knights of Columbus Lodge
Old Castle
Exer Jent
W. T. Sheehan
Raggedy Tim
Danderine Hair Tonic Promises Healthier Locks
A vintage advertisement touts Danderine as a scalp cleansing tonic that stops hair from falling out and reduces dandruff. It claims revitalized roots, stronger, shinier hair with new life after a few applications. Available for a few cents at drug or retail counters.
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Southern Republic
Father John
Chandler
Chamber OF Commerce Annual Meeting
Hood
Popham's
ALL Bruboists
MATL
Williams Mfg, CO
Crewstead
Kaie
Menderson ‘Drog Co Co
National Registers
Arthur Krauseneck
No. 6Th Bt
Minneapolis
Upfos Peart
Hall-Ekfelt
Park Ave
Lafayette St
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