Chicle Gum and the Global Trade of Sapodilla Wood
The article traces chicle from its 15th century use by Spanish explorers to modern chewing gum markets. It covers sources in northern South America and Central America, tree cultivation, harvesting by chicleros, and the role of Latin American governments in forest concessions. It explains refining, factory processes, pricing, and international demand, noting health claims and the gum’s wide global reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leto
South American
Central America
Mexican
Yoraten
Campeche
Tebasco
Chiapas
Veracruz
Qataca
Puebla
Jalisco
San Luis Potosi
Ceren
la Bam
United States
Department of Commerce and Labor
Ocean monsters in battle near Breaksea Island WA
Early August 14 a bull whale, cow, and calf were observed off Breaksea Island Rottnest WA as a school of threshers encircled the cow. The calf vanished, the cow fought fiercely, thrashers clung to her, they jammed rock and sea foam red with blood, ending in a brutal finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez
Breaksea Island
Rottnest
Western Australia
Death of Bosco the Rattler by Self Inflicted Bite
A Chicago doctor’s captive six foot rattler named Bosco dies after turning on a guinea pig during a late night feeding attempt. The bite to its own skin ends the creature’s life, while the surviving guinea pig remains a pet in the physician’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosco
Chicago
Frederick Everett
Center Street
Everett
Brownsville
Texas
Lmst
Dr. Everett
The Cat's Out in Town Rumor Sparks Talk
A fragmentary exchange reveals a rumor about a husband who is a musician. Mrs Cougher questions the claim while Bobby and another child discuss the notion that the father claimed to have seen him downtown tuning up to beat the band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Cougher
Bobby
Queen of Actresses Praises Peru Ha In A Parlor Tale
A fragmented clipping blends social satire and health ads. A color woman faces an equal suffrage voter registration test, while a clerk presses for party disclosure prompting a shy refusal. The page also touts NR Nature's Remedy tablets for rheumatism with claims of quick relief and warnings to get a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vols
Lewis ‘Co
Loule
Spring Longings and Odd Ball Blue Advice
A fragmented notice mixes quirky lines about spring fever, golf, worms, and laundry tips. It riffs on old sentimental maxims, urging persistence and sympathy while weaving stray phrases from advertisements and spiritual quotes.
How Is Your Appetite Today in Digestive Meant Time
Advertisement urges readers to assess appetite and take Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for relief. Claims include stimulating gastric juices aiding digestion and assimilation. Notes the product has over 56 years of use for poor appetite heartburn flatulence indigestion and related issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Hay
Argentine Republic
London
Hongkong
Hostetter
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Mont Gieastie
Gustey
Curcee
Onake
Rattler
Hite
Tts
Peru-Ha
Ladies’ Home Journal
Atherrwos
Barend
Rowen Coty
Gin
Nearen Pou
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