Jamaica’s Banana Boom and Island Resources Unearthed
The article surveys Jamaica’s shape, mountains, and climate, noting island resources and fruit dominance. It highlights soil fertility, land prices, and undeveloped tillable acreage, then delves into the banana industry led by United Fruit and rivals, tracing how bananas shaped commerce and railroads in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropics
Jamaica
Africa
Cuba
Sam
Bradley
Panma Canal
United States
South America
England
Germany
Boston Harbor
United Fruit Company
Atlantic Fruit Co
United Fruit Co
Tornado Rips Northern Iowa Stocks and Barns
A damaging early morning cyclone swept central and northern Iowa causing widespread destruction. Farms reported blown barns, dead and injured horses and cattle, toppled silos, shattered homes, and downed lines. Residents faced heavy losses with property damage across multiple townships near Graettinger and Raleigh.
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Wallingford
Terrill
Raleigh
Graettinger
Iowa
Will Olson
Graettingen
Mrs Bernard Bradley dies. long Iowa life ends in Graettinger
Mrs Bernard Bradley born 1887 in New York, moved to Watertown Wisconsin as a child, married Bernard Bradley in 1853. They lived in Delaware county and Vernon township before moving to Graettinger twelve years ago. Survived by eleven children in Mason City Vernon township Lost Island Estherville Trmetsburg Cylinder Ruthven and West Bend. The Times extended sympathy to relatives.
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Bernard Bradley
New York
Watertown
Wis
Iowa
Delaware County
This County
Vernon Township
Graettinger
Bradley
Hester Auto Turn a Turtle Accident Near Emmetsburg
A Thursday afternoon crash involving the John Hater family and Ben Espland overturned their car while en route to Emmetsburg. The oldest daughter Mable seems to have been driving. Mr Hester reportedly released from the vehicle as the car rolled. All occupants escaped serious injury with Mr Espland suffering a broken leg and others shaken but unharmed. The party proceeded to Emmetaburg to seek further care.
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John Hater
Ben Espland
Aster
Emmetsburg
Mable
Mr. Hester
Mr. Espland
Mr. Eien
Emmetaburg
Aged Pioneer Jens Petersen Dies in Lost Island Township
Jens Petersen aged 72 died May 11 at his Lost Island home after a short illness. Born in Denmark, he immigrated in 1870, settled in Illinois then Lost Island with wife Ellen Skroder Petersen. Survived by son Peter A Petersen and his wife, funeral today at Walnut Danish church.
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Jens Petersen
Lost Island Township
Petersen
Simonsen
Jens Olesen
Lars Olesen
L. P. Duhn
Paul Paulsen
Soren Petersen
Chris Henningsen
Denmark
Illinois
Jorgen
Walnut Township
Ellen Marie Skroder
America
Jorgen Petersen
Peter A
Times
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Panama
Isthmus
Tropic Isles
Biluc
Legion
Mr. Lizard
Michael
John Tradgold
Nai Meng’s
Bertland Farm
Here
Mike Zelenskie
Terril
H. V. Brady
John Thorp
Chris Egland
Jim Resselli
L. T. Holmes
Scott Bradford
Twelve Mile Lake
Mr. Holmes
Roy Mathis
Barthart Place
Oliver Laurson
Carl Sevatson
Egerson Place
Hildren Bros
Jim Ressell
Chas
Robernus Farm
L. D. Hurd
Harry Michael
Berges Osher
E. T. Jacobsen
Ringsted
Resh Place
Mrs
Hester
Peter A. Petersen
Pires
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