Obregon outlines wide plan for Mexico development era
President elect Obregon says Mexico will pursue agricultural, transport, and railway growth with foreign assistance. He backs duty-free agricultural machinery, new experiment stations, and export crops, and favors gradual social reforms to curb vice. He discusses five railway lines totaling 3000 kilometers and a potential border to Mexico City motor highway with liberal concessions.
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Paso
Tex
Mexico
Elect Obregon
General Obregon
de la Huerta
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient
Ojinaga
National Railways of Mexico
Eral
Mexico City
Pecan Growers Elect Officers At N N G A Convention
The nineteenth annual National Nut Growers Association convention elected officers with Mobile Alabama chosen as the site for the next meeting. Theo Bechtel of Ocean Springs Massachusetts was re elected president along with vice presidents Dr A Caswell Ellis and C A Simpson. An executive committee was named to plan the 1921 convention and delegates visited Governor J S Hogg's grave where a walnut and pecan tree were planted per his wishes.
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Austin
Tex
Mobile
Ala
National Nut Growers’ Association
Theo. Bechtel
Ocean Springs
Mass
C. A. Simpson
Monticello
Fla
A. Caswell Ellis
A.S
J. 8. Hogg
Hogg
11 793 Bales Marketed at Corsicana
Corsicana reports 11 793 bales of cotton marketed to date. The figure reflects ongoing activity in the Corsicana area during the season.
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Corsicana
Tex
Paris-Nanteuil Express Wreck Kills Forty-Two
The Paris Nanteis express wreck near Maisons Laffitte on Saturday leaves 42 dead and about 100 injured. Rescue crews continue search for more bodies among the wreckage.
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Paris
Maisons- Laffette
Liege Commander Dead
Brussels reports General Leman defender of Liege and early war hero died in Liege on Sunday.
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Liege
Brussels
Leman
Danderine Massages Hair to Lustrous Thick Fullness
An old advertisement claims Danderine hair tonic revitalizes limp hair after a massage. It promises richer lustre and fullness by stimulating the scalp to prevent dandruff and shedding, with a 385 cent bottle sold by druggists.
No Cause for Rick in Question on Teeth
Fragmentary exchange notes a humorous debate about human teeth and birth, with a character questioning why people are not born without teeth and another seeking authority on the point. The dialogue hints at a light literary or satirical piece.
Cascarets Ad Promises Morning Vitality and Comfort
An old style ad urges readers to take Cascarets tonight to keep liver and bowels regular and wake up feeling clear and fit. It claims no griping or inconvenience and notes children also enjoy the product with prices of 10, 25, and 50 cents.
Censor Push Delays Local Stage Uplift Effort
In a brief exchange a town movement to uplift the stage is described as having fallen through. A lack of interest is ruled out, with many tired businessmen eager to join the censor committee for girl shows.
Advertisement for Vacher Balm cold remedy
An old ad touts Vacher Balm as a fast pleasant reliever for head colds and sore throats. It invites readers to ask their druggist or request a free sample from E. W. Vacher, Inc. in New Orleans and warns against imitation products.
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E. W. Vacher, Inc
New Orleans
Child’s answer defines demagogue as beer vessel
Senator Penrose recalled a child’s response to his question what a demagogue is. The child said a demagogue is a vessel containing beer and other drinks, illustrating unexpectedly simple truth from innocence.
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Senator Penrose
Something Soothing Walter Call for Sad Low Music at Dinner
A customer in a restaurant requests the orchestra play a sad low tune to soften his steak as he dines while a performer answers politely. The scene centers on the unusual dining request amid the restaurant’s ambience.
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Walter
Indian Vegetable Pill Ad Claims Gentle Regulation
An advertisement asserts a constipation remedy using Indian vegetable pills to restore regularity without griping, claiming it balances stomach liver and bowels. The copy emphasizes natural action and gentleness while avoiding harsh side effects.
The Autocrat on Politics at Home
A witty exchange about discussing politics at home ends with a joke that a cook would influence voting. Mr Meekton says they never talk politics at home because they rely on their cook to keep them from changing their minds.
The Man Who Trusts No One
A compact saying notes that someone who trusts nobody has not learned disappointment, implying the value of trust and the emotional risk of cynicism.
Webster House to Come Down in Washington
The historic Daniel Webster home near Lafayette Square will be torn down to make way for a new national Chamber of Commerce building. The project aims to create a Washington nerve center for American business with a $2,000,000 fundraising goal and a $75,000 site purchase.
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Chamber OF Commerce
James P. Hornaday
Washington
Daniel Webster
W. W. Corcoran
U.S. A
Hi Street
Connecticut Avenue
Webster
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Lafayette Square
White House
Chamber
New York
Chicago
Pacific
Gulf
Southeast
Northwest
Manhattan
Turkey
United States Chamber of Commerce
Green's August Flower Marvelous Digestive Remedy
Green's August Flower is promoted as a powerful cure for indigestion nervous dyspepsia constipation torpid liver dizziness and related digestive disorders. The advertisement claims fifty four years of use in thousands of households worldwide with no failures and notes its gentle laxative qualities.
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Green
Waiter Request Turns Into Dining Dilemma
A diner calls for service to test a restaurant's response while eating. The brief moment highlights customer expectations and staff procedures in a busy dining room.
Prudence Versus Knowledge Says Johnson Adage
A quotation emphasizes that even superior knowledge fails without prudence. Neglect of common maxims leads to negligence and irregularity, making knowledge useless and genius contemptible over time.
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Johnson
Cardui touted as relief by Florida woman
Odessa resident Mrs J D Powell describes severe weakness and pain then says Cardui improved her health, appetite, sleep, and ability to work. She advocates Cardui as a tonic for women and notes it has aided thousands for over forty years.
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Odessa
Fla
J. D. Powell
Cardus
Cardui
Pioneer First Pullman Car Introduced in 1863
The Pioneer, named by its creator, became the first Pullman car to operate on a railroad in 1863. It marked a major convenience in travel and followed the same design lines as Pullman cars still in use.
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Pioneer
United States
Early South American Cinema Split by French Imports
The text notes that before 1914 no American films reached South America, with the regional screen largely showcasing French titles. It implies a cultural gap in early cinema exposure favoring French productions over American ones.
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South America
Lemon Skin Bleach Ad Urges White Complexion
A nostalgic ad promotes lemon juice skin bleaching claiming a lemon lotion cleanses freckles tan and sunburn to give a fair rosy white complexion. It advises mixing two lemons with three ounces of Orchard White in a bottle and massaging daily for results.
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Dmg
Do you and your wife talk politics quote exchange
A fragment shows a character named Mr Meekton replying Never to a question about discussing politics with his wife. The brief dialogue hints at a cautious stance on political topics within personal relationships.
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound breaks a cold in hours with doses every two hours. The first dose unclogs nostrils, relieves headache and feverishness, stops runny nose, and eases sneezing. It is described as quick, inexpensive, and quinine free.
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Pape
Winter Fruits That Feed
Dried figs carry more than three times the nutrients of fresh eggs and deserve a place among food fruits. In dry or stewed form they suit children in cold weather. About five ounces of figs with a pint of milk is a sustaining meal for an adult. Weighed by weight, dates rival bread, and in desert regions the fruit often serves as the primary nourishment for people and animals alike.
Chaplain's Forgetfulness At The Jail Sermon
A jail chaplain visits a neighboring church to preach to a fashionable crowd but unveils a sermon he already delivered to prisoners. He remarks that without crown mercy many in the audience would have faced the scaffold for their crimes.
Platinum Wire And Price Surge Take Jewelers By Storm
Platinum has become the most precious metal for jewelers as the metal reaches about 105 dollars per ounce. Its value now exceeds five times the price of gold, driven by demand for ultra fine wires used in artisanal pieces.
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New York
Denver
Recollection Of A Laughter Story Remembrance
A humorous exchange notes fond memories of a storyteller. The speaker recalls hearing a yarn that once made him laugh so hard he nearly kicked his cradle apart. The vignette captures nostalgia for a favorite tale told by a comical merchant.
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