United States South American Trade Growth After Civil War
The article traces early North South American trade from European credit and capital to English dominance by 1900. It notes coffee imports beginning in 1809, Peru guano trade, and major pioneers like William Wheelwright Henry Meiggs and the Harman brothers. It covers Panama Canal opening boosting commerce and Fordlandia rubber projects in the Amazon with town built, farms planted, and ships used for global trade.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
WNU Service
Pampa
Chicago
Detroit
North America
London
Olinda
Recife
Pernambuco
Brazil
Henry Hudson
Manhattan Island
Massachusetts Colony
Panama
Argentina
Sebastian Cabot
Francis Drake
Hawkins
England
Europe
South America
Italy
Peru
Horn
Baltimore
Atlantic
California
Salem
Mass
Marquis de Someruelos
Cecil Rhodes
Africa
United States
Wiliam Wheelwright
Historic
Pacific Steam Navigation Company
Henry Meiggs
Harmans
Virginia
John
Archer
Guayaquil
Quito
County Cork
William R. Grace
Australia
Grace
Chincha Islands
Panama ‘Canal
New York City
Panama Canal
Americas
East India
Hudson’s Bay Companies
Malaysia
American Rubber Commission
Ford Motor Company
Amazon Valley
Rubber Tree
Tapajoz River
Amazon
Fordlandia
Belterra
Tapajoz
Fare Ignored Aboard Train Sparks Conductor Remark
A Montreal Star report notes a passenger paid no heed to the conductor’s call for fare. The exchange is described as blunt and concise, with a focus on the passenger’s monetary obligation and a suggestion to settle the bill.
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Montreal Star
King Solomon Enjoys Opening Night Musical Comedy
King Solomon attended the opening night of a musical comedy and enjoyed it greatly. The producer asked his opinion of the chorus, and the king quipped that he would like to date up the first three rows some evening.
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King Solomon
Quote about ambition and pride from Washington Star
A dialogue from the Washington Star features Miss Cayenne arguing that admiration for a man requires looking up to him, yet preferring not to feel diminutive or obliged to elevate someone excessively. The exchange explores pride and elevated expectations in personal relations.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
In That Family Featherweight Pugilists Clash
Two featherweight boxers, nicknamed Those pugilists, face off in a light bout. The exchange hints at a sibling rivalry within the same boxing circle as both contenders belong to the featherweight class.
Guilty Conscience Court Tale From a Brief Offense
A meek man faces a judge over a minor offense and humbly recalls a past incident. He admits a long overdue library book led to a six cent fine, highlighting austerity and a cautious sense of guilt.
Mirror in Curiosity Shop Sparks Futuristic Art Debate
A shopper dismisses a painting as horrific future art while the shopkeeper clarifies it is simply a mirror, highlighting a clash between perception and object identity in a curiosity shop.
Won't Spoil Em Bil I Say Buy an Encyclopedia
A San Francisco Chronicle exchange suggests buying an encyclopedia for schoolgoing kids. One speaker encourages learning for the children while another argues for letting them walk and gain independence.
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Dave
Bill
San Francisco Chronicle
Cord Misheard Exchange In Historic Gossip Page
A dialogue fragment shows two speakers debating a cord description. The first insists on a physical cord before clarifying it as a wood cord. The second questions whether the term refers to string, while the first corrects it's a cord of wood.
Transatlantic Guide In Trafalgar Square Question
An American visitor asks about Nelson's column in Trafalgar Square and wonders which newspaper he writes for. The exchange captures a brief note on locating landmark commentary.
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Trafalgar Square
Nelson
Offender Replies About Alleged Shooting Charge
A historical court exchange shows a defendant named Sambo explaining he was arrested for shooting and “a little crap” rather than birds, in a dialectal courtroom dialogue captured by the magistrate. The brief exchange hints at a minor offense and local vernacular.
Berlioz The Revolutionary French Composer of the Nineteenth Century
Richard Greenfield surveys Hector Berlioz a red headed volatile innovator who reshaped the orchestra His struggle from medical tracts to Paris Conservatoire and Prix de Rome culminated in Rome and Paris fame His bold orchestration and new instruments changed music and today guide modern composers and arrangers worldwide.
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Hector Berlioz
Moore
Hector
Paris
Conservatoire
Berlioz
Rome
Europe
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We thank all for deeds of kindness flowers and sympathy during our mother’s illness and death. Grateful to Mrs John Empey Mrs Wylie Rev Henderich for comforting words. Signed by Mr Stanley Schunk and Children Mrs Bruce Williams and children.
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John Empey
Wylie
Henderich
Stanley Schunk
Bruce Williams
Command Argument Over Flowers Frays Navy Desk
An exchange shows a furious lieutenant scolding an executive officer for placing flowers on a table. The officer defends the display as pretty. The scene captures tense discipline dynamics aboard a ship.
Thank you for kindness after our bereavement
Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Biden and family express sincere thanks for expressions of sympathy flowers and help from friends during their recent bereavement. The Clare Sentinel offers classified liners for value and results.
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N. A. Biden
Clare Sentinel
Grand Canyon Photographer Exchange
A photographer asks whether a large or small image is wanted and a speaker describes choosing a small picture. The exchange includes a taunt about the speaker’s manliness.
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Grand Canyon
Sissy
Neighborly Borrowing Sparks Cozy Exchange
In a chatty exchange, Smith and Jones discuss borrowing habits among neighbors. The speaker reflects on feeling at home in the neighbor’s house, suggesting close informal sharing and comfort with nearby households.
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Smith
Jones
No- Risk Chauffeur Applicant Demands Upfront Pay
A terse exchange shows a job seeker offering to drive as a reliable chauffeur only if paid in advance. The dialogue conveys caution about payment terms and trust in the hiring process.
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Mani
Classified liners for sale ice box and cow notice
Porcelain lined ice box in good condition available for inquiry at 204 East Seventh Street. For sale one Holstein cow five years old due to freshening now. 2 miles west of Verizon Town Hall. Joseph Depuig.
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East Seventh St
Ireshen
Verizon
Joseph Depuig
William H Elden dies in Tampa hospital
Obituary notes William H Elden dies in a Tampa hospital after a life of civic involvement and outdoor interests. The piece recalls his active city role and the comfort of his homegoing with family. it mentions a funeral at Thurston Funeral Home and burial at Cherry Grove cemetery. Distants attending from Glencoe Michigan Saginaw and Detroit.
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Elden
Biden
Clare
Thurston Funeral Home
Albert Dawe
Cherry Grove
Mr. Elden
Thanking Friends for Comfort During Hospital Stay
A patient expresses deep appreciation for kindness from many friends and acquaintances. They thank each person for cheerful letters cards and flowers that aided their hospital stay and gratefully acknowledge prayers from Mrs. Elsie Pulsbury.
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Elsie Pulsbury
King Arthur's Castle Tintagel Reveals Cornish Fortress
The Cornish coast site at Tintagel is identified as King Arthur's castle, a historic fortress associated with Arthurian legend and medieval strength. The claim anchors Tintagel as a symbolic example of Britain’s legendary heritage.
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King Arthur's Castle
Tintagel
Cornish Coast
American Tourists Turn Down Europe
In Minneapolis a Northwestern National Life survey predicts 1939 will be the biggest travel year in U S history as American families favor domestic trips over Europe due to economic reversals. The study notes a 20 percent drop in European travel in 1938, with World’s Fairs in New York and San Francisco boosting domestic and cross country bookings. Domestic cruises and South American travel rise while Hawaiian sailings fill up. motor travel remains strong with continued growth in air travel.
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Minneapolis
Americas
Europe
Northwestern National Life Insurance
Hitler
New York
San Francisco
Automobile Clubs
Automobile Clubs and Gasoline Company
Cost of Well Drilling Per Foot Varies Widely
The expense of drilling an oil well ranges from one to twelve dollars per foot depending on territory and other conditions, reflecting wide cost variation in the industry.
Community Club Meetings And Regular Local Gatherings
List of recurring meetings including I O O F Lodge Mondays Hatton Townsend Fridays Grove Townsend Fridays Clare Common Council first and third Mondays Amer Legion fourth Mondays J B Sparkel Post W F W first and third Wednesdays Farmers Union Grant Township Local 143 meetings on the last and third Wednesdays American Legion Auxiliary first and third Mondays Story hour at City Library Thursdays with Mavis Kennedy Clare Townsend Club every other Thursday starting July 6 at Nazarene Church.
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City Library
Mavis Kennedy
Clare Townsend
Nazarene Church
South McEwan Street
Gas and bait price notice from Hi-Speed Station
Notice to fishermen and motorists announces gas price cuts to meet competition and describes self supplied gas from Hi-Speed Tank Wagon. It promotes own worms and crawlers from neighbors gardens and warns about dipping minnows under pavement. Addresses local business sentiment in the Clare Sentinel context.
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Li F. Pringle
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Haven
U. S
Golden Gate Bridge
Brasil
Pampas
Richard Greenfield
Etek Iprei
THE
Citizens State Bank
Clare, Michigan
Federal Reserve System and
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
William H. Elden
Tampa Hospital
Norris ©. Flanagin
Glencos
Tll
Wm. Steckert
Saginair
H. A. Crane
Irma
Floyd Lewis
Midland
W. J. Kittendorf
Jas'Roxburgh
Rosemary
Evart
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Hatton Townsend Club
Him Grove Townsend Club
Clare Common Council
American Legion
J. BE. Sparkel
Grant Township Local No. 143
Farmers Union
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
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