Chilean President Ricco Faces Earthquake Aftermath
The Chilean government under Senor German Ricco has faced disaster after Valparaiso and other cities were wrecked by earthquake and fire. President Ricco, elected June 25, 191, took office September 18, 191, and has presided over peace and prosperity aside from the recent catastrophe. He will be followed by Don Pedro Montt, whose wife perished when the presidential residence collapsed and he fell to the street.
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Senor
German Ricco
Chile
Valparaiso
German Ricaco
Repubic
Ries
Don Pedro Montt
Chilean Aid and War Injuries Mentioned in Early Term
A fragment describes an assault where Cheilie Aid was wounded by thieves who cut ears and fingers to steal jewelry. The injured woman was taken in a dying state aboard the Chilean warship O Migeinn amid references to a new arbitration convention with Argentina and the need to maintain naval equilibrium. Banthigo, Chile’s capital, is portrayed as a progressive city of about 900,000 with universities art galleries libraries and gardens.
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O'Migeinn
Biesco
Argentina
Banthigo
Chile
Cultivation method boosts potato, cabbage yields and soil fertility
Massachusetts farmer W. Sargent outlines a rotation using plowing under in spring, frequent harrowing, and high grade cabbage fertilizer to grow large cabbage beds and later potatoes. He claims two and a quarter tons of fertilizer per acre and multiple crops over three years lead to improved sod, soil depth, and substantial cash returns.
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W. Sargent
Massachusetts
New England
Valparaiso Harbor Seaport of Chile in Earthquake News
Valparaiso Chile features a major seaport harbor with a busy customs wharf and floating dry docks capable of handling heavy tonnage. The city, repeatedly tested by earthquakes, has historic ties to European steamship lines and notable maritime facilities, with a $12 million breakwater project planned to shield the harbor.
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Valparaiso
Chile
South America
Hines
Tvet
How Opium Is Obtained From Poppies
The text describes opium production from poppy capsules. It mentions cutting the capsule at sunrise, oozing drops, scraping and drying the resin, and the long process to produce a usable form. It notes many poppies are needed for a pound and compares the product to dark strawberry jam in appearance.
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Optim
General Jose Miguel Gomez Arrested In Cuban Unrest
General Jose Miguel Gomez a former Cuban presidential candidate and longtime liberal figure is arrested in Havana amid renewed rebellion. He previously led Santa Clara province and helped shape Cuba’s constitutional convention, later returning to business with New York linked interests. The report notes his shift from politics to loyalty claims and his imprisonment as clashes continue.
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Cohan
Jose Miguel Gomes
Ell
Provident
United States
Paling
Moderate Party
Senor Palma
Cuba
Silveira Bugar Company
Ciego de Avila
Caneral Jou
Mt. Comer
New York
Juny M. Ceballos
Gomez
Havana
Hen Ie
Santa Clara
Dim Memory Sparks About a Young Speaker
A fleeting recollection surfaces as the speaker recalls a young man who addressed them, noting the moment as a brief flash of recognition. The fragment hints at a personal encounter that left a vague impression with no further context.
Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Cure
A vintage note promotes Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar as relief for coughs. It claims to ease congestion and tickling, and to drive the cold out through the bowels, sold by Chas Rhodes.
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Kennedy
Chas, Rhodes
Imported Japanese Fans From Chicago & North Western Railway
A note about four attractive Japanese Town fans issued by the railway sent to any address for 10 rents. Adirens W H Guerin G Agt Passenger Dept Detroit. FOUND A purse containing money. Enquire at this office.
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Chicago & North Western Railway
Adirens
W. H. Guerin
Gea
Campus-Martius
Detroit
Mich
Milking Machine Progress Report From Dairymen Meet
A Hoard's Dairyman writer describes a new milking machine by Mr. Klein of Roanoke Va shown at the New York state dairymen convention. The device uses a pulsator to alternate suction on teat cups at about sixty oscillations per minute. Four cows were milked at the event with visible ease and apparent comfort.
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Hoard
Dairyman
New York State
Mr. Klein
Roanoke
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Majestic Baking Demonstration
Majestic
Smith & Glass
Cheilie
Valparaiso's Harbor
the Hannon OF
Valparaiko
Jose Miguel Gomez
New National Dairy Association
National Association of Dairy Instructors
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