Mexico's opportunities lure American settlers abroad
A letter from Mexico argues that capital vastly increases opportunities there. It praises Mexico as a land for small shops and home factories, where the peso replaces the dollar and a buyer can multiply wealth via exchange and local demand. It urges cautious Americans to bring capital and skill, noting the benefits of specializing in footwear, furniture, or crafts.
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Agnas Calvintas
Mex
Mexico
United States
Rio Grande
American enterprise and Mexican labor in small manufacturing
The article argues Americans can profit by setting up small light manufacturing in Mexico using native labor. It cites a 26 year resident saying a new American should bring $8000 in Mexican money, employ locals, train them, and expand with careful management. It highlights a broad field for profitable enterprise.
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Mexico
United States
Mosico
Imann
Igbor
Halverson
Rockefeller Monopolies Threaten Ore and Coal Trade
Cedar Rapids Gazette reports John D. Rockefeller seeks to crush rivals in ore and coal transport by long term rates that undermine independent vessel owners, railroads, and small furnaces. Critics call his plan a deliberate monopoly aimed at eliminating competition and harming regional industry.
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Cleveland
Ohio
John D. Rockefaller
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Carnegie
Conneaut and
Pittsburg
New York and Chicago Gas Coal Company
Congress
Cedar Rapids
Local notices and social news from Montauk area
Glarmont notes guest visits and travels with several named residents in town and nearby areas. The item mentions church activities, a depot hotel front improvement, Epworth Leagues event receipts, and various personal updates including births, visits, and illnesses. A sales pitch for railroad novelty cards and millinery closes the fragment.
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Woat Union
Depot Hotel
Epworth Leagues
Darnell
West Union
Becker
Conrad
Carrie
Half Price To Farmers Des Moines Daily News Offer
Des Moines Daily News priced at $1.00 a year for farmers due to low farm product prices. Public notice of reduced subscription and special G A R State Encampment train details to Marshalltown, June 1 through June 18, with round trip $3.80 and tickets via Cedar Rapids line.
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Des Moines
the News
Iowa
B.C. R
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
G. A. BR
Elgin
B. C. BR
N. Ry
J. Morvon
G. P
T. A
Lows
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Teveryone
C. Lehnan
Gigin
Scandinavian Shoe Factory
M. O. Kulien
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Conner
Clermont
Postville
Gunder St. Olif
Wadena Highn
H., Schaefers
Luhman & Saunders
Nass & Nelson
J. Larson & Son
J. J Hollister
Kulien
BO Styias
Kitselman Brothers
Ridgeville
Indiana
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Thaine
Noutt
Pagstneer
Bralebe
Cp Eee
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Grustt
Avent
Freleht
Wilk
Piassengers Ouly
Mouton
B. Schori & CO
Lowa
George Heller
S. J. Greenley
Elgin Central Hotel
Webb
Shiloh
UL Finke
THE
Elgin Echo
Northwaatora
Lesthr Ainsworth
Elgin Second Slies Mat
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Old
Aagwas Calienths
Mix
Mr. Armaworti
Enew
Drag
Same
Adiog
Henry Haggrson
Rockefaller
Glarmont
Mr. Cole
Montauk
My. Poutlings
Oskalooge
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McCleller
Lnst
Chicago
H. Rogers
Christian Endeavor Society
Montreal
Boston
Halifax
Toronto
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Ro &N. Ry. Pall
Sama
B.C
Qedar Rapids
Follnwe
Abenb. OY Sein
D. Masron
T. A. Cudar Rapide
New York
G.A.R
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Updegrafp
McGregor
L. E. Fellows
Alumakge
A.N. Hobson
Fayutte
Benator
J. JH. Trewin
Lansing
L. B. Maroon Kevorder
L. Ainsworth Asnussor
W. H. Finke
N. Schorl
L. Y. Ehrich
Ben Behorl
First
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R. W.mosur
J. J. Id Marksall
Will
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Loa Qand Pulds Br
Ben Sehori
C. L. Freiburzhaus
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Sith
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Welodavery
Brethren
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German Baptist, Mev
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Citizens
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L. BR. Mattoon
John Holverson
Piston
Ayy Carmi
Pen Merbener
John Folvernon
August Benson
Bensehorl
L. B. Mattoon
Freth
Europe
H. S. Hadsel
M. D. Elgin
Difica
Gunderson & Knuitson
Fothergill, M. D Bionzante
Burgeon
Calla
Cuison
Kiem
Ainsworth & Ainsworth
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Cathun
Andresa
Elgin, Firwe
Palda
Elgin, Towa
L. H. Lemke
M. D
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Ad. A. Kreamer
Pillsbury’s. Best
Pillsbury’s
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Capp
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Corymanrs
Sour Baia
Kvo & A
Munn & Co
Roelva
Scientific American
Appenne Cn
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