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Dates: during 1920-1929
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"Sooner shall these mountains crumble into dust than the people of Argentina and Chile break the peace which they have sworn to maintain at the feet of Christ the Redeemer" As a bearer-of-goodwill from the U. S. approached the Cumbre, in the Christmas season, on the southernmost swing...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Hoover Progress | 12/17/1928 | See Source »

According to Dr. Doran and his men, smuggling by sea has been suppressed to one-eighth or one-fifth of what it used to be when Rum Rows twinkled off the coasts at Christmas time. According to Mrs. Willebrandt, the Canadian traffic "continues to be unsolved." It is on that...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: PROHIBITION: Police Business | 12/17/1928 | See Source »

Last week, the horseplay had chiefly to do with the late election. There was a parody of Herbert Hoover's campaign eulogy of the U. S. home: 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Gridiron | 12/17/1928 | See Source »

The third son of George V, the Duke of Gloucester, was in South Africa when recalled. Since his speedy return was not vital he took an ordinary "mail steamer," the Balmoral Castle, from Cape Town, was expected to reach London slightly before Christmas.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: GREAT BRITAIN: George V | 12/17/1928 | See Source »

Hundreds of animals-cattle, swine, sheep, horses-were led into the crowded stockyard amphitheatre. Dick won the junior feeding contest, the prize for the best Hereford yearling, the grand prize for the best yearling, and $800 prize money for Clarence. Clarence was satisfied and wanted to go home to State...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business & Finance: Live Stock Show | 12/17/1928 | See Source »

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