Banana Growing in Central America and Nicaragua Trade
The Philadelphia Press describes how bananas and plantains underpin Central American life, noting Nicaragua as a major export hub from Hinfield to the United States. It details cultivation, suckers, plant spacing, soil needs, and the role of labor, with a skeptical nod to reformer Col. Walker's ideas.
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Nicaragua
Hinefelds
Mosquito Reservation
United States
Central America
Col. Walker
Flibuster
Hercules
New Orleans
New York
London
Mexico
Philadelphia Press
Average height of men in the United States by race
A historical note reports measurements from over a million soldiers showing United States born men averaging 67. A inches tall, with other nationalities listed by height. It notes natives are tallest among Caucasians and that residence on the continent may influence height and power. Women height statistics are unavailable. Census data cites 139,700,000 population, up 2,900,000 since 1882.
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United States
Ainches
Topinard
Gerland
St. Louis
Asypt
WS Yenra
Bicycle cure for asthma earns cautious praise
A medical note from New York a yearlong study on cycling for asthma shows breathing depth improves with regular riding. Patients experience initial wheezing and chest tightness but after months of moderate cycling many report reduced symptoms and longer endurance, with some nearing full recovery.
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Sympton
Newy York
N.¥. Journal
The World’s Largest Gun At Watervliet Arsenal
A massive government gun project at Watervliet New York aims to create a weapon weighing about 286000 pounds capable of hurling shells over 20 miles. The gun, modeled as a fort defense at New York harbor entrances, will dwarf 12 inch guns and may require testing at Sandy Hook before mounting for coastal protection.
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Uncle Sar
Watervliet
N. Y
Hamilton
Wadsworth
New York
Wmogter
Fort Wadsworth
Yonkers
Sandy Hook
Tourzel
Repeal of all permits to dump sewer waste into San Antonio waterways
An ordinance repeals all ordinances or permits allowing any person firm association of persons or corporation to discharge sewer or waste water into the San Antonio river San Pedro creek storm sewers or city ditches. Passed and approved November th day of 1897 with officials Bryan Calvaghan mayor Attest Theownee Guy Clerk.
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Fim
Association of Persons
San Antonio
San Pedro
Ciy
Avery
Arid City
Passel
Bryan Calvaghan
State OF Texas
Boxer
Julius Suess
Frank Arnold
Haw
Bexar County
Texas
Thad. W. Smith
Bexar Canty
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City Wood
Adolye Wagner
Richard Lacroix
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Verdu
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Rigis
Lesa
Steinhardt
Fire Insurance Co
WW. Y
Office City Insurance Office CO
Alamq Theulaance
Ycceas
E. C. Arnold
West Commerce
Solvani
Spain
Taylor
Chicago
Houston Street
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L.sichnrem
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Commerce Street
Losoya
Engelaard
Alex Sartor
Rossy Bros
Alamo
Hoeflng, Proprieton
Bratua
Houston
Soleflad
Frank J. Beitel
Zavalta
International de Fot
Kerrville Texas
A. Beitel, DL
S. A
Ass'n
City Brewery
Business Directory
S. Wenger Hotel
W. D. Kamp. Mann
Merchants Transfer Co., (Incorporated
Dolorosa Atraet
Potzoan
Washington Democrat
Bate
G. A. Stowers Furniture Go
W. Commerce Street
Theownee Guy Clerk
Thad. W. Smit
R. C. Symington
Pils
Stattin
Ino
P. Campbell
Boxar County
M. PF. Campbell
Advertiee
San Antonio Novelty Co
Shaw
East
BexarGo
France
E.p.claydon Cormissioriey
New Yorks
Kansas
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Loraskin
Caratrh
Callan
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