Oil Seizures End 20 Year Strife Over Mexican Fields
The long Mexican oil dispute with U S interests peaking as the government moves to nationalize petroleum resources. Standard of New Jersey Standard of California and Sun Oil hold large Mexican lands and facilities dating to the 15 year boom era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexio
Standard of
New Jersey
Tandard
California
Sun- Jair
Mexi
United States
Mericans
RE. L. Doheny
Charles A. Canfield
Tamca
Lord Cowdray
Mexico
Tampico
Madero
Diaz
Mex Fuel Co
Ihe
Standard of California
Richmond Petroleum Co
Cities Services Transportation Co
Gulf Coast
Richmond Petroleum
Tabasco
Campech
Chiapas
Tonic claims and Mexican oil expropriation timeline
An ad touts a tonic claiming to rebuild red blood cells and restore energy, weight and skin glow. The piece shifts to a historical account of Mexican oil expropriation under Cardenas, detailing 1920s to 1930s nationalization, foreign firms involved, and current production shifts with major players like Standard, Continental, and Penn.
Circus Strike Settled in New York City
New York on April 14 reports the first major American circus strike ending as 400 Ringling Brothers and Farnum & Hailey attendants return to work under a compromise. Performers including midgets the fat lady and an 8 foot giant kept rigging alongside executives for three performances in Madison Square Garden without elephants peanuts or Gargantuas. The mediation board’s Arthur B Meyer announced the deal granting a 45 dollar monthly wage plus board and room during engagements in Madison Square and the Boston Garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ringling Brothers
Farnum & Hailey Circus
Madison Square Garden
Cid, North Carolina Warehouse Sale Report
A Cid business, identified as a warehouse operation in Cid, North Carolina, is noted with a representative named Carl L. Snider. Details on the sale or inventory are sparse in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson
Asheboro
N. C
Salisbury Street
H. A. Pierce
Cid
Carl L. Snider
Rep
Vernon Scott Reunites With Mother After 11 Years
Mrs Ruby Scott recognizes her son Vernon Scott at her door in Kansas City. Vernon, now 17, was adopted by an Osborne family in Kansas 11 years ago and has now located his birth mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Ruby Scott
Vernon
Osborne
Kas
Mrs T Lynwood Smith Honored At Bridge Party
Asheboro April 14 special. Mrs Robert L Reese hosted a bridge party at Lewis Street home honoring bride Mrs T Lynwood Smith. Three tables played. Mrs James Riddle won high with two blue crystal vases. Betsy Armfield's marriage noted with antique vases for honoree. other gifts to Mrs Williams of High Point. Also reports local marriages and upcoming wedding of Lena Evelyn Hughes to H A Essick with June 17 ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
T. Lynwood Smith
Robert L. Reese
Bridge
Lewis Street
James Riddle
Betsy Armfield
Robert Williams
High Point
John Taylor
Wilbur Amos
Lillie White
M. W. White
Roger Holder
H. W. Holder
Elkin
Randolph County
J. T. Lambert
Wade Briles
Verratus King
Seagrove
Carl Clarence Stout
Annie Pearl Raines
Ramseur
Eli
L. A. Hughes
Randolph Avenue
Lena Evelyn
H. A. Essick
Lexington
Tarboro Visitor and Delayed Trip Notes
Miss Katherine Millsaps of Tarboro visits brother E. Millsaps and family. Mrs. Lawrence Sours leaves for Chatham Virginia to spend a week with Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Sours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Millsaps
Tarboro
E. 8. Millsaps
Lawrence Sours
Chatham
W. T. Sours
Goodyear Discovers Vulcanization of Rubber in 1839
Charles Goodyear makes the accidental discovery of vulcanization of rubber in 1839, a turning point in material science. The breakthrough enables rubber to withstand heat and wear, transforming industrial applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Goodyear
Marriage and Family Talks Continue at UNC Chapel Hill
The fourth conference on Conservation of Marriage and the Family at the University of North Carolina featured more speakers. They discussed incidental aspects of marriage, urged training in family problems, and stressed causes of family maladjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Cost of Firing Nelson Triple‑Turret Salute
The report states performing a triple‑turret salute for HMS Nelson costs about 3500 dollars. This figure reflects ceremonial expenses tied to the Royal Navy vessel in the era described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
H. M.S. Nelson
Marmola Weight Reduction Tablet Ad Asserted To Aid Fat Loss
An ad promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets to reduce excess weight for those with hypothyroidism and subnormal metabolism. It claims long sales history, over twenty million boxes distributed, and advises consulting a physician before use while noting the formula is included and urging readers to obtain a box from their druggist.
Train in ditch near Las Vegas injures none or few
Union Pacific train 818 reportedly plunged into a ditch 43 miles south of Las Vegas. Ambulances were dispatched from the city to the scene. The report notes cold moist air and a contrast to cold dry air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Nev
Union Pacific
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Tfe
Obregon
Callea
Cardenas
Pacific Coast
Mexico City
Japan
Panama Canal
U.S
Petroleum O
Mexican Petroleum Co
Tuxpan Petroleum Co
Cla Petrolera
Standard
Vera Cruz
Continental Oil
Harry Sinclair (Consolidated
Marland Oil
Alamo
Tuxpan
Penn
Lazaro Cardenas
National Palace
Witv American
Pacifico Ocean
Mel Paso
Wuarez
Tampico City
Acapulco
Juarez
Lasaro Cardenas
Stewart-Warner Radios
North Main Street
N. Y
Giant
Fat Lady
Madam Ardelle
Phrenologist
N. Main St
City Limi
Glenola
Thomasville
Gray Street
Denton Depot
Lewis Williams
Denton, N. C
Denton
Lanier
Lee Sarratt
High Point, N. C
Beeson Hardware Company
Trinity, N. C
R. L. Reese
Noah Beery, JR
Forbidden Valley
Treasure Island
Betty Boop
Seras
Cal
Cork
Sears
Pennsylvania
Elgin
Silvertone
Oding
Sears, Roebuck And.co
N. Main
High Point, N
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