Mexican War News Describes Battles and Leaders
The article reports on battles near the Mexican border involving General Madero and federal forces. It notes higher casualties, Mexican troops firing across the river into El Paso, and the capture of Juarez with Orozco Garibaldi and Blanco prominent. It discusses Taft and Diaz, Madero’s rise, and De la Barra as potential interim president.
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A. Pdgerton
Mousias
Artz
Tex
Texas
Mesteo
el Paso
Dasher
Henard
Tuarez
Toa
Mydero
Garibaldi
Navarro
Blanco
Madero
Political currents and business in Mexico seen through odd notes
The article sketches Mexican political intrigue around De la Barra and Porfirio Diaz era figures, noting reformers, presidential hopes, and the gaze of the United States. It touches on leadership debates, succession prospects, and the noisy chatter of Mexican politics and language.
Joseph R Ralph the Bureau of Engraving and Printing Leader
In Washington Joseph R Ralph directs the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. He oversees vast sums and notes the value of labor saving devices. He recalls rising from Joliet Illinois to head the government money production while stressing ethics and economies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph R. Ralph
Rn Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Ralph
Joliet
Bogus Nickel Rumor Triggers Bank Alarm in 1940s Midwest
A hoax claimed no nickels were coined in 1940 and that all five cent coins dated that year were counterfeit. The lie caused chaos as Washington banks, the Treasury, and the Secret Service responded. In reality the Mint produced 30,189,858 nickels in 1910 and about $1,000,000 worth circulated, prompting a flurry of inquiries from midwestern banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Washington
Treasury
Secret Service
Woan
Mint Bureau
Judge voicing threat in Chicaca court on defiance
Judge Scully from the Chicaca municipal court declared he would have killed a man who appeared before him as defendant. J R Johnson faced Lena Graf who testified that he threatened to kill her if she did not elope. The judge told Johnson he would have killed him if the plaintiff had been his sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madero
Vietor
Napoleon
Bert
Bonaparte
Washington
Mexico
Judge Scully
Chicaca
J R. Johnson
Lena Graf
Johnson
Judge South
Fight the Dandelions Sweep the City Lawns
A reader urges residents to combat dandelions aggressively to protect and restore lawns. He argues unweeded yards spread seeds and undermine well kept neighbors, and advises everyone to join in a concerted effort to "swat" the dandelions and keep the city green.
Merital Tonic Digestive Promoted by Lemmon's Pharmacy
Health and Strength extols Merital Tonic Digestive as a natural aid to restore weakened organs and build red blood. The American Drug & Press Association backs the tonic with a guaranteed claim for those needing a reliable blood builder. Lemmon's Pharmacy endorses the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
American Drug & Press Association
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Washington to vote on Iowa Gas & Electric franchise
Notice of a special election in Washington Iowa on May 29 1911 to decide a ordinance granting Iowa Gas and Electric Co a 25 year franchise to construct operate and maintain gas works and electric light plant in the city with street use rights. It outlines rate limits bonds and conditions for service and a majority vote required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Washington
Iowa
City of Washington
Pier
Washngton
Iowa Jas and Electric Co
Iowa Gas & Electrc Co
City of
Iowa Gas & Plectric Co
Philadelphia
City
Town Gas & Electric Co
City Hall
Mauck
Saling Music Store
O. F. Haight
Miller's Dyspepsia Tablets Prove Cure for Ottawa Patient
Ottawa Illinois resident F. J. Garrity recounts years of severe dyspepsia relieved by Miller's Dyspepsia Tablets. He praises rapid lasting relief and urges others with stubborn cases to try the remedy. Available in 25 cent and 1 dollar boxes with free samples from druggists. Also notes quick healing for burns scalds wounds and insect bites.
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F. J. Garrity
Ottawa
Iir
Miller
Ste
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el Paseo
Taft
Das
Juanes
Ciudad Juarez
Sherman
Madero Lod
Senora Madero
Dias 1
Ding
Corral
Francsco Leon de la Barra
Revolutionary Party
Senor de dli Barra
Senor de la Barra
Bueno Altres
Holhiod
Belgium
Tague Peace Corners
Senora de la Barra
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Chodad Dua Res
Ciudad
Castiliai
Juarez
American Press Association
Diaz
de la Barra
Orra
Coator Bailey
de la Barra Popu
Tates
Yves Limantour
Pentieman
France
Don Porfirio
Limantoun
Senor
Don Jose
Dion
Atlas
Lef Politico
Government Bureau of Engraving
Brands Nickels Bogus
Chicago
Washington, Iowa
Attoch
JD Glasgow
Fred H. Steck
Davenport
McElhinney Drug Co
Washington, Towa
Willis Todd
Falean
John Shields
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