Early chicle gum industry and tree trade details
The article explains chicle production in the United States and Latin America, tracing its rise from the 16th century explorers to modern large scale demand. It covers tree species Achras Sapota, cultivation potential, geographic range, land prices, wood uses, and the labor of chicleros. It notes contract pay and risks of overharvesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Republica
South American
Central America
Mexican
Yucatan
Campeche
Tabasco
Chiapas
Veracruz
Oaxaca
Puebla
Jalisco
San Luisa Potosi
Teplice
Quintana Roo
Ita
Goncesalona
Department of Commerce and Labor Estates
Chewing Gum Factories and Chiclé Trade Across Oceans
A detailed overview explains chewing gum production, global consumption, and sanitary US factories. It describes sap extraction from chiclé trees, boiling, kneading, rolling, and packaging, noting duties under tariff acts and import volumes. The text also addresses historical fraud, quality controls, and the limited medicinal use of chiclé.
Ocean Monsters in Battle Off Breskeen Island WA
On August 14 near Breskeen Island Rottnest Western Australia a bull and cow whale with calf were observed by lighthouse workers as a school of thresher sharks surrounded the cow. The cow fought desperately, calf vanished, and the sharks clung to her body as she crashed and foamed amid the rocky shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breskeen Island
Rottnest
Western Australia
Not Afraid of Good Fortune
An essay argues against tapping on wood and fearing good luck. It contrasts half heathen notions with Christian faith, urging readers to openly enjoy blessings while trusting God’s consistent benevolence. It suggests happiness should be shared, not hidden, and warns against superstition.
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God
Sue’ Prolon
Fresh Water Eel Found in Messina Straits Mystery
A London Daily Telegraph note describes whirling eddies in the Messina straits bringing up deep sea life, including a fresh water eel first discovered there, challenging life-history assumptions about a previously mysterious fish.
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Straits of
Messina
London Daily Telegraph
Circumstances Alter Cases in Expensive Gift Debate
A witty quip shows the trouble of costly presents as a speaker notes many overdo gifts. A counterexample claims a wife received a house and lot from her father in law, illustrating disparities in gift value.
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peTive
Allen
Are Spree
Mae Woet-Eese
Universal
Texas
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