Tea Trade Decline Prompting New China Leadership Action
After Yuan Shih Kai's election, the new government plans to tackle China's aging tea industry. India and Ceylon surpass China in exports. 1888 China led with 255 million pounds, while 1907 India exported 216.6 million and Ceylon 165 million. Antiquated methods and corrupt officials hinder growth. study of modern methods will begin as funds allow.
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Prking
Yuan Shih Kai
Republic
Department of Eoriculture
Empire of China
India
Ceylon
China
Indii
Cey
Jaya
Natal
Indo-China
Manchia
Tolsy
Peking
Hermiston Club to Hold Special Evening Meeting
Hermiston Ore Nov 13 The Commercial club president has called a special meeting for this evening to discuss definite developments on the West Umatilla project. Public interest prompts action on several questions.
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Hermiston
Ore
West Umatilla
Commercial Club
Borax Company Eyes Mine Rail Line to Arequipa
News from Arequipa reports Borax Consolidated Company LLC produces about 2000 tons of borates annually and plans to build a railway linking the mines to Arequipa. In Havana the Morro Castle lighthouse will be doubled in size with a 40 foot tower and beacon visible 50 miles away. Rio de Janeiro authorities notify that American firms should inform officials about which aspects of the new Prussia tariff affect them. In Montevideo the butter and cream import duty has been raised under the 1913 law, with the decree already issued.
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Arequipa
Peru
Borax Consolidated Company
Lttd
Havana, Cubs
Morro Castle
Santiago de Cub
Montevideo
Uruguay
Serious Catarrh Yields to Hyomei Remedy
An advertisement extols Hyomei as a unique cure for catarrh, claiming it halts spread from nose to throat and lungs, with quick relief and low cost. It promises a money back guarantee via Tallman & Co and details an inhaler with liquid priced at £1000 with extra squid bottles at 50 cents each.
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Tallman & Co. Willl
Wonderful Blood Remedy That Works in the Tissues
A Swift Specific Co. advertisement touts S. S. S. 8 8 5 as a cure for blood disorders, claiming it restores tissue health, fights eczema and skin ailments, and boosts energy. The copy urges readers to buy from drug stores and consult its medical department for stubborn blood issues.
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Swift
S. S
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Paraguay expands timber and rail links to Brazil
Investments in quebracho timber lands continue as the Paraguay Central railway extension opens an outlet to Brazil. The city seeks to end a decade long litigation over the Goldrich creek reservoir site northwest of the city after a $17,000 coal reservoir was built years ago.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
Quebracho
Paraguay Central Railway
Brazil
Quebaracho
Goldrich Creek
Panama Defense Great Says Garrison
Secretary Garrison returns to desk after Panama Canal trip as defense concerns rise.
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Panama
Washington
Garrison
Panama Canal
Progress in Sumpter Valley railroad labor talks at Haker
In Haker Oregon on November 12 a conference with Sumpter Valley railroad President D C Eclee produced an agreement removing engineers from ongoing disputes. Firemen’s troubles to be discussed next. Rod of Kiaia and Strike Leader Robert McIntyre, VR Railroad Trainmen VP, optimistic for swift full resolution. Engineers reinstated for one year under new terms. Mortar and 14 inch gun installation readiness noted by Garrison.
Baker Water Right Up In Senate Bill
Baker citizens await the outcome of a bill introduced by Senator Chamberlain in the United States Senate. If passed, the measure would settle doubts about Baker's water supply and grant Wieelty of Baker the rights tied to the project.
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Pakpik
Ore
Baker Citzens
Senator Chamberlain
United States Senate
Baker
Wieelty
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
An old promotional note touts St Jacobs Oil as a universal cure for rheumatism and neuralgia. It claims instant, harmless relief from rheumatic pain, swelling, and stiffness, urging readers to consult a druggist for a small bottle and quit suffering.
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Old St. Jacobs
St. Jacobs
St Jacobs
Guns to guard Atlantic and Pacific terminals proposed
A plan calls for mounting guns at Atlantic and Pacific terminals with a range of ten to twelve miles to defend Miraflores or Gatun locks. The ad promotes TrERBINE a bowel regulator claiming it cleanses the system and energizes digestion, priced at 50 cents and sold by all dealers.
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Athlantic
Pacific
Miraflores
Gatun
Grandfather of all living lobsters caught off New England coast
Boston reports a giant lobster titled Grandfather of all living lobsters. Weighed 27 pounds and about 50 years old with a 37 inch spread from claw to claw. Claw length 24 inches and back width 10 inches. Could feed about 25 people.
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New England
Boston
Lippe's pug quartet to face European challengers
Paris Nov 12 Al Lippe announces his quartet of pugilists ready to meet all comers in Europe. Jeff Smith second, Dick Hyland light, McKay featherweight and Johnny Daly bantam are among Lippe's selections, though few in shape to take on Europe's best.
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Paris
al Lippe
Europe
Jeff Smith
Dick Hyland
McKay
Johnny Daly
Lippe
Kidney Health Ad Promotes Radium salts for Kidney Relief
An old advertisement urges readers to quit meat if kidney trouble appears and promotes four ounces of Rad Salts daily in water before breakfast. It claims the salt mixture, derived from grape acid and lemon juice with lithia, cleanses the kidneys, neutralizes irritation, and prevents urinary and bladder disorders. The tone emphasizes guards against kidney trouble and easy, inexpensive relief.
White hopes chase four winter matchups planned
A battered dispatch from Melun France reports American E A Magee believed killed in a wreck that claimed 14 lives a week earlier. The item notes the unidentified victims and a distant reference to bowel regulation medicine and a travel mention from Moura elon le Grand France.
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Melun
France
E. A. Magee
Ad Advert Promotes Tumor Cure Remedy
An advertisement claims Pallier seraphined 174 miles to set a record for women and touts Hooil's Sarsaparudla as eradicating tumors and curing inward and outward effects. It presents the product as a great alterative and tonic with nationwide merit claimed.
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Hooil
Adv
Sir Richard Solomon Dies in London at 63
London Nov 12 Sir Richard Solomon high commissioner for the Union of South Africa in London died today aged 63. He had served in the post since 19xx and was known for fostering ties between South Africa and Britain.
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Union of South Africa
London
Richard Solomon
Lawon
Dleis Seed
California Syrup of Figs Advertisement Warns Parents
A patently persuasive old ad urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs to sick children for gentle, thorough cleansing of the bowels. It stresses prompt action, claims full bottle directions, warns against counterfeits, and promotes a 50 cent bottle.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
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