Guatemala Sees Border Turmoil Similar to United States
Guatemalan authorities report 20,000 troops patrolling the northern border amid banditry and depredations on the Guatemala Mexico frontier. Wingrove Bathon recounts visits from Retalhuleu to the Pacific coast detailing refugee stories and official caution as Estrada Cabrera seeks U.S. guidance.
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United States
Wingrove Bathon
Retalhuleu
Department of Retalhuleu
Guatemala
Guatemala-Mexico
Mexico
San Marcos
Quezeltenango
Retalbhuleu
Rio Grande
Estrada Caberera
Washington
Guatemala City
Pacific Coast
Mexico Line
Ajutla
Limones
Ocos
Peter Kritzberger
Lincoln, NL
Chiapas
Villistas
Del
Retalhuleu Visit Reveals Guatemala Border Turmoil
Reporter recalls Retalhuleu as the Guatemala Guatemala border hub with Col Ubico in command. He describes bandit activity, troop movements, and border dispatches echoing from Washington to the frontier while noting a resident, Peter Kritzberger, recounts cattle looting and house arson near the frontier.
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Retalhuleu
Guatemala
Jorge Ubico
Colonal Ubico
Ketalhulen
Guatamalan
Washington
Ajutia
State Department
Ill
United States
Lincoln
Agar
Guatemala Mexico border tensions linger amid armed patrols
The narrative describes Guatemalan border forces numbering about 20,000 along the Guatemala Mexico frontier with air patrols led by Delphine Sanchez Latour. It recalls historical threats and skirmishes involving Diaz and Barrios, noting Guatemala’s strong army, conscription, and enduring traditional ties with the United States despite regional tensions.
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Guatemala
Mexico City
Mexico
Iturbide
Washington
Central America
Salvador
Chiapas
Blaine
United States of Central America
Guatemalan
United States
Porfirio Diaz
Estrada Cabrea
Diaz
Cabrera
Guatemala-Mexico
San Juan and
Matamoras
Guatemala City
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safer Calomel Substitution
An old time advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a pleasant vegetable liquid that starts the liver like calomel but without sickness or salivation. It claims calomel is dangerous mercury and warns of bilious symptoms. The ad promises druggist satisfaction and money back if not better.
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Phine Sanchez-Latour
Cabrera
Sanchez-Latour
Quebec
Canada
Ticonderoga
Department
Dodson
Foot powder to aid army feet at Fort Wayne
The Detroit Free Press notes a government order to add foot powder to equipment for the hospital corps at Fort Wayne. Allen's Foot Ease is praised as a long used remedy to prevent sore feet, with widespread acceptance and free samples offered by Allen 8. Olmsted in New York.
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Fort Wayne
Detroit Free Press
Allen
Cny
Uncle Sam
Drug
Olmsted
Koy
Freckles Remedy Promoted by Noted Physician
An advertisement touts a physician written freckle removal prescription. It claims rapid results with ethine, available at druggists with a money back guarantee if ineffective. Early applications reportedly lighten or erase lighter freckles.
The Job for Him
A brisk cartoon caption uses a wife and husband banter about home tasks. The wife asks for a fix to the front door lock while the husband cites his chill, then she suggests other chores like sifting ashes. The scene centers on domestic frustration and a playful exchange.
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John
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Arguello
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Mexco
Republic of Guatemala
Kaintauiming
IOP
Calomel
Quicksilver
Noa Spears Co
Losoya St
Chas, Zoller
Dolorosa St
Gunter Hotel
San Antonio
State University
J. E. Harrison
Miss Walton
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