Mexico's Finances Sound Despite Rail Losses And Troop Costs
Mexico's new finance minister Ernesto Madero says the railways will pay a 4 percent dividend despite revolution losses. He downplays government stock sales, notes May revenue drops, and cites ample reserves to cover debt interest. He forecasts a business revival and outlines troop wage payments and forthcoming campaigns in Chihuahua and Sonora against insurrectos and Yaqui Indians.
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City of
Mexico
National Railways of
Ernesto Madero
Congress
Madero
Bank of England
Sobrino
Gavria
Chihuahua
Orozco
War Department
Gordillo Escudero
el Paso
California
United States
Luque
Ojinaga
Sonora
1 000 000 Bales Predicted In Oklahoma Cotton Crop
Oklahoma City reports a predicted cotton crop of 1,000,000 bales. B E Harriss of a local cotton firm cites hot dry weather not harming the crop and expects a good yield if rainfall comes in July and August. Acreage is up about 230000 acres from last year, suggesting a conservative 1,000,000 bale harvest with a normal stand.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
B. E. Harriss
Board of Agriculture
Laborers From Mexico Fill Texas Cotton Fields
In Laredo Texas every train from Mexico brings large numbers of Mexican laborers bound for the cotton fields of Texas and Louisiana. Immigration authorities stay busy as agents route workers once clearance papers are issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Laredo
Tex
Mexico
Louisiana
Removal of Soldiers Buried at Fort Brown Cleared
Brownsville Texas N E Rendall the successful bidder for removing over 3000 soldiers and officers buried at Fort Brown National cemetery received word his bond is approved by the war department. The work will start at once and the remains will be reinterred at Alexandria National cemetery Pineville Louisiana.
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Brownsville
Tex
N. E. Rendall
Fort Brown National Cemetery
War Department
Alexandria National Cemetery
Pineville
Mrs W R Cody Recovers From Kidney Trouble
Mrs W R Cody of Lewiston Idaho says after fourteen years suffering from kidney trouble she found relief with Deans Kidney Pills. She describes swelling backache and headaches easing quickly. Sold by druggists and general stores for 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Freed From Skin Disease After Cuticura Miracle
A Toronto born child suffered a severe skin ailment with spreading blisters and scabs until May 1910. After trialing multiple remedies, two doctors failed to help. Cuticura cures were credited after May 1909, with complete clearance and no relapse. Robert Mann of Proctor Minnesota endorses Cuticura Soap for babies.
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Toronto
Duluth
Robert Mann
Proctor, Minn
Fate Mocks Pitcher Joe With Arm Injury
A spectator notes Joe sprained his arm and doctors fear he may never pitch again. His parents plan to seek medical help to remedy the setback.
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Joe
Quotations and Advertisements in 19th Century Tidbits
A collage of aphorisms, product pitches, and satirical lines from historical notices. It features jokes about oysters, laxatives such as Garfield Tea, Mrs. Winslow’s Syrup for teething, and a Diogenes quip on friendship. The fragmentary text blends literary quotes with patent medicine ads.
Resinol helps Kentucky woman cure her palm dermatitis
Mrs Amy Crain of Fredonia Kentucky reports a rapid cure for Herema in the palms after using Resinol ointment twice daily and bathing with the soap. The testimonial appears in a drug store ad praising Resinol and its relief from severe hand condition. The Kaiser’s Bible reads as notable literature reflects his interests alongside mentions of Roosevelt’s Berlin visit gifts and theological or military book themes.
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Amy Crain
Fredonia
Kaiser
London Chronicle
Roosevelt
Berlin
Tetterine Promises Relief for Eczema and Itching
From eczema to ringworm the ad claims instant relief with Tetterine the best remedy for chafes bites insect bites itching piles purah chilblains and old itching sores. It promises permanent complete cure and sells for 60 cents via mail order from Savannah Georgia.
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T. Uptrine
Savannah
Intricate Letter From Wife Puzzles Bilkins
While Bilkins was away on a lengthy business trip, he received a letter from his wife that ends with a cryptic sign off about their baby being well and brighter. The note concludes with loving regards, leaving Bilkins puzzled by its meaning.
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Bilkins
Marine Eye Remedies Ad from Chicago Claims Eye Benefits
Free to Our Readers. Write Marine Eye Remedy Co. Chicago for a 48 page illustrated Eye Book Free. They advise proper application of Marine Eye Remedies in your special case. The druggist sells for 50c and claims to soothe eye pain and strengthen weak eyes.
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Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Marriage Etiquette Advice for Women and Men
A brief urging caution in marriage decisions notes that women should look before leaping and men should present themselves well to gain opportunity, reflecting traditional courtship norms of prudence and appearance.
Old Standard tonic and Allen s Foot Ease advertised
Ad copy promotes Hamar 7 Anu Bul aps STEM tonic with Quinine and Iron as the active ingredients. Claims malaria relief and system buildup, priced 50 cents, sold by dealers for 30 years. Also advertises Allen s Foot Ease antiseptic powder for tired feet, two cents, with free trial offer from Le Roy New York.
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Hamar
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Garfield Tea Claims Health Benefits
Advertised as a general health tonic Garfield Tea promises to aid digestion liver function and skin clarity while cleansing the system and improving complexion.
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Jimmy
Parson
Pierre Loti
Diogenes
Jou
the Centaur Company
New York
Aranteed
Fo Anj
Bears
The
Astoria
Bocker
Victor Cousin
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Canada
East
Travel Via
J. D. McNamara
St. Louis
F. Conner
Agen
Flateau Side
Dalles, Tex
McCane’s
Houston
South
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Daisy Fly Killer
Ratte
Harold Somers
Kaib Ave
Brooklyn
Parker
Thompson’s
Defiance
Ang ‘Ee
Anna
Harry
Harper’s Bazar
Henry Clapp
Anne
Spohn Medical C CO
Keeley Institute
Park Avenue
Kansas
Vvine
van Vliet-Mansfield Drug Co
Memphis, Tenn
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