The Mexican Free Zone A Queer Trade Tale
The piece explains how Mexico created a 12 mile wide zona libre after tariff rises drove citizens to seek duty free imports across the border. Smuggling via foreign goods into the zone then into the United States persisted despite a congressional effort to block bonded passage.
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Mexico
Republic
United States
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Rio Grande
Pacific Ocean
Free Zone
Mexican Free Zone
Making Farm Homes Attractive to Keep Rural Children
The article urges improving farmhouses with porches, climbing roses, green lawns, hedges, evergreens, and a tree-lined drive to create a welcoming oasis. It argues that better homes would reduce rural youth emigration by offering a pleasant, lasting environment for children and families.
Pan American congress in Toronto aims to unite religious education work
A pan American congress of religion and education will meet in Toronto from July 18 to 25. Secretary is Mr Sherin of Rossin House. The event seeks closer communication among educational and philanthropic church workers and to coordinate efforts across beliefs, with leaders like President Harper and Archbishop Ireland among signatories.
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Toronto
Sherin
Rossin House
Harper
Chicago University
Archbishop Ireland
St Paul
Champion Corbett's Wife Suing for Divorce
The wife of champion pugilist James J. Corbett, once the Santa Cruz beauty Georgia and her sister Ollie Lake drew San Francisco society’s attention. Their Bohemian circles thrived, with actors and artists among their admirers. Georgia wed Julian Mitchell and Ollie later married Corbett after mingling with boxing and theater crowds. Rumor hints a Chicago mistress behind the trouble, but details remain unconfirmed.
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San Frascisco
Bohemia
James J. Corbett
Santa Cruz
Georgia
Ollie Lake
San Francisco
Billy Brady A
Mes
Corbett
Julian Mitchell
Af Hoyt
Bunch of Keys
Mitchell
Brady
Olympic Club
Ollie
Chicago
Singular trial of will power in Warwick clash
Mrs. Weisner an 83 year old believer in Christian science and Paul Goldsbury a 25 year old Chicago man held hands in a physical contest for 12 hours and only separated by force. The rivals claimed Weisner hypnotized Goldsbury though his will remained strong until authorities parted them.
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Goldsbury
Chicago
Paul Goldsbury
Warwick
Mass
Mr. Goldsbury
Weisne
Christian Science
Goldsburg
Hiise
Emar
Lrst
Yielg
Nessary
The Useful Baboon Switchman of Cape Colony Railroad
A South African baboon, trained by a disabled switchman, operates as a railroad signal and switchman between Port Elizabeth and Mitenbage. The duo, humble and diligent, handles train signals, flags, and station tasks, lifting daily burdens for their human partner. Also notes a weekly dog market in Paria offering a range from small curs to large mastiffs.
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Amd Killimz
Government Railway
Cape Colony
Port E
Chacma
South Africa
Port Elizabeth
Dollars and Sense Bargains Drive New Leaf Prices
A local ad boasts cash discounts and low prices across groceries and household goods. It highlights reduced tea, coffee, ham, syrup, seeds, canned produce, and more, inviting customers to compare and bring produce for shop credit. G H Stickland sells in Waters’ block near the post office. Rheumatism cured by Mystic Cure is advertised, with 75 cent doses sold by H N Richfield in Warren, Pa.
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Japan
H. N. Richfield
Draggist
Warren
Special Centennial Rates to Warren July 2 3 4
D A V R B R R offers round trip tickets at one cent per mile for a single day to Warren and 14 cents per mile to return until July 5. North Warren and Irvineton have different rates. Special trains depart Warren on July 4 at 11 p.m. Geo H Daneels is Gen Pass Agt. Also Morek Brothers unveil Warsten Centennial solid silver spoons featuring the first block house scene and a Seneca Indian at the handle.
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Warren
North Warren
Irvineton
Morek Brothers
Russell & Heck
S. Burgess
Menrietta Eddy
James Eddy
Elk County Races at St Marys July 3 4 5 Train Schedule
For attendees of the Elk County Driving Park Association races at St Marys on July 3 4 and 5 a train leaves Erie at 7 35 a m and reaches Ridgway by 12 05 noon and runs through to St Marys arriving about 82 30 p m The Fourth Annual Pennsylvania Chautauqua Assembly will be at Mt Gretna Pa from July 1 to August 2 1895 with Pennsylvania Railroad excursion tickets from major Pennsylvania stations The tickets are valid for return until August 3 5 1895 The Mt Gretna park sits on the Cornwall and Lebanon Railroad thirteen miles from Conewago station
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Elk County Driving Park Association
St. Marys
Trail
Erie
Ridgway
Pennsylvania Chautauqua
Mt. Gretna
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Mt. Gretna Park
Cornwall and
Landis and Co. Seeks Smoker Mailers for Cigars
Advertisement from Landis and Co. in Shippensburg invites smokers to mail seven two cent stamps to receive a box of Non-Nicotine Midgets Cigars. Employment terms note salary or commission with samples free. Address details include Kippensburg and Shippensburg for salesmen positions.
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Landis & Co
Kippensburg
Landis& Lo Shippensburg Pe
Diamond Dust on New Grounds Pitching and Play
Brown stands out as a premier pitcher in Warren with exceptional speed. Barrett battled through a hot drive from Whitehill but pitched well to secure the win. Fielding wobble early, but the team prevailed in a close opener on the new grounds. Umpire Whitehill disappoints as an orator. Wagner shines at third. Rickert and Ritchey produce early hits.
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Brown
Warren
Barrett
Whitehill
Rickert
Salmon
McKeever
Carrick
New Great Sacra American Kidley Crna Promises Quick Kidney Relief
A vintage remedy claim touts relief from kidney and bladder diseases within six hours. The ad credits prompt pain relief in the kidneys back and urinary passages and claims rapid water retention relief. Sold by N N Rich eld Druggist Warren Pa. July
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Great Sacra
Kidley Crna
N. N. Rich
Deagtgis Warren, Pa
Mayers Magnetic Catarrh Cure Promoted In 1893 Testimonial
An Oakland Massachusetts advertisement touts Mayers Magnetic Catarrh Cure as a grand success with endorsements from sufferers. It claims a $1 bottle treats three months, no cure no pay, and includes a testimonial from G. J. Sees praising relief from chronic head and throat trouble. Sold by Siesfried & Co.
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Mayers Drug Company
Oakland
Cumberrand
Mayer Drug Cos
Wasser
Mture
Thousand Islands Excursion At Low Fare From Warren
The WN YPRB announces a popular low rate excursion to the Thousand Islands on Wednesday July 10. Passengers depart Warren at a.m. for 5.50 round trip with ten day return. Travel via Rochester arriving for supper, four hours in the city, then 11:00 p.m. depart for Alexandria Bay by steamer stopping at Round Island and Thousand Island Park. Sleeping cars and day coaches available, canoe rentals at 2 per day, recreation at the islands a memorable pleasure. Contact agents or excursion manager B. Newton 34 Exchange Street Buffalo NY.
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Thousand Islands
Warren Aboui
Rochester
Ontario Beech
Clayton
Alexandria Bay
Round Island
Pouilman Island
Thousand Island Park
Wentral Park
Wedte
B. Newton
Exchange Street
Bufialo
N.Y
Excursion Rates From Warren Include Summer Passes
Warren excursion rates list Jamestown and back season ticket good to October 15 for 1.25, Celoron round trip season ticket June 23 to Sept 30 for 5, and single day tickets on Wednesdays and Sundays for 85 cents. Lily Dale returns priced 1.70 season ticket, 85 cents day only midweek, plus Saturdays and Sundays option to Monday. Chautauqua lake area round trips set at 1.40 season ticket and 1.00 day rate midweek. signed by GEO H Danrens G P A.
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Warren
D. A
Lily Dale
Chautauqua Lake
Geo. H. Danrens
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