Draining Lake Texcoco Aims To Create Arable Land In Mexico
Mexico plans a five year project to drain and reclaim Lake Texcoco east of Mexico City at a cost of about 4 000 000 pesos. The land will be divided and sold to Mexicans on long terms to provide arable plots and reduce dust storms.
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Lake Texcoco
Republic
Mexico City
Department of Public Welfare, Colonization and Industry
Madero
Lake
Texcoco
Tenochtitlan
Montezuma
Hernando Cortez
Adero
National Assembly
Carlos Trejo Y Lerdo de Tejada
Federal
Lower
California
Mangara Exploration Company
Diaz
Jim Smith
Federal District
Cuauhtemoc Aguilar
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Readers
A public health notice cautions against catarrh ointments containing mercury as dangerous to smell and health. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio, taken internally with testimonials available, priced 75 cents per bottle. Druggists sell both Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Ohio
No More Than Fair Courtroom Contempt Tale
A Tennessee lawyer with a high temper and deafness clashes with a younger judge in a motion hearing. The judge fines him ten dollars for contempt, the lawyer asks the clerk to translate, and then pays the fine as a “just debt.”
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Tennessee
Saturday Evening Post
Polite English Judge Sentences Error with Charm
Justice Graham of England was famed for courtesy on the bench. He would call defendants “my honest friend” and, in one case, sentenced a man to transportation for ten years by mistake for a death-penalty crime. After correction, he apologized and ordered the man hanged, then gravely acknowledged the error.
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Graham
England
Rent Wanted Ad Idea for The Tribune
A suggestion to place a small want ad in The Tribune for house or room rental to attract tenants and drive inquiries. The piece frames the ad as an effective, quick business move for landlords seeking tenants.
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the Tribune
California Delegates Observe Chicago Convention Developments
Mrs. Florence Collins Porter and Mrs. J. W. Blaney are two feminine delegates from California at the Chicago convention and they closely watch all developments as they unfold.
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California
Chicago
Florence Collins Porter
J. W. Blaney
Mrsow Blaney
Forum Letter Favors Practical College of Citizenship Idea
A Tribune reader endorses a weekly article on a college of citizenship. The writer praises the plan for its practical education, practical curriculum, and potential to keep men steady in work, noting the concept adapts to students’ life surroundings and local employment.
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Tribune
College of Citizenship
Mullena
the Tribune
Death Valley springs likened to a tepid emetic
An Exchange description notes Death Valley's Saratoga springs as clear waters issuing from a deep sandy basin. They are tepid and rich in sulphur minerals and bubbles are described as mouthfuls of joy yet drinking them acts instantly as an emetic.
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Death Valley
Saratoga Springs
Elks National Convention Gatherings in Portland
Elks hold their national convention in Portland Oregon from July 9 to 13 with excursions via Oregon Short Line from Idaho and Oregon points. Tickets go on sale July 5 6 7 and 8 and are limited to July 31st. See agents for rates and details.
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Portland
Oregon
Idaho
Excursions to Pocatello for Sunday School convention
Travel options from Idaho and Oregon points to Pocatello for the Idaho State Sunday School convention June 24 to 26 with a return on June 26 28 limit. Oregon Short Line routes via Idaho points. See agents for rates. Pocatello Coal Co 241 N Main St Utah Portland cement.
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Pocatello
Oregon
Idaho
Utah-Portland Cement
Pocatello Coal Co
N. Main Bt
Excursions to Boise and Oregon Stations Details
Public notice outlines excursion dates to Boise June 18 to 22 and June 25 to 29 with Oregon stations for Idaho State Association and Grand of Ayas meeting. It lists rates and further particulars to be provided by June dates and July waivers, with agent contact for details.
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Oregon
Idaho
Caribbe an Republics and Monroe Doctrine Policy
Secretary Knox expresses belief in aiding weaker Caribbean republics to develop under peaceful, stable conditions to avoid entanglement with the Monroe Doctrine and to benefit from their wealth and climate as political and financial stability grows.
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Senate
Knox
Free trousers with every suit order at Pocatello Tailoring
Pocatello Tailoring Co offers an extra pair of trousers free with every suit order until August 1st. The promotion runs for a limited time and encourages customers to visit the shop for custom tailoring and fittings.
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Pocatello Tailoring Co. Lmo
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Aguilar
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Porfiro Diaz
Cotapore
Continental Oil CO
the Forum
Boise
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THE
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Timmerman CO
Idars
Elboyrio
Denver
Kansas City
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
VIA
Union Pacific Railroads
Oregon Short Line
D. E. Burley
Salt Lake City
Utah
Carl J. Cannon
Lotco
DON Cafe
N. Arthur Avenue
Bell 3
Theo, Turner, Pres. and
Mgr
J. W. Carr
Bannock Abstract, Deposit & Trust CO
Wart Center
Poestelle
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