Cacao cultivation in Dominican Republic poised for growth
The article notes cacao has a long history in Santo Domingo and, despite strong potential, lacks systematic care. It highlights soil, climate, and pruning issues, and argues that improved cultivation could make cacao the country’s main income source. It cites Dominican proximity to New York, low labor costs, and foreign-led quality improvements as drivers, with key regions around Cibao, Leibo, Sabana de la Mar and Samana Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo Domingo
Venezuela
Dominican Republic
New York
West Indies
United States
Germany
France
Republic
Cibao
Leibo
Higuey
Sabana de la Mar
Samana —Bay
Yuna
Samana Bay
Sanchez
Sao “Thome
Africa
Farmer Chases Escaped Pig in Long Contest
A farmer pursues an escaped pig along the highroad as a neighbor in a buggy laughs. The farmer maintains good humor and explains the chase resembles a round the world race, believing the pig is lapsing behind but could still catch up as they pass a potato patch.
Midgets Blocked Weathervane At Lurgan Parish Church
Steeplejack reports the weathervane at Lurgan parish church in County Armagh Ireland blocked by triads of dead midgets causing failure to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lurgan
County Armagh
Ireland
Visitor And A Lone Robber Questioned In Court
A prisoner explained he worked alone on daring robberies, denying the need for a partner. He feared a co robber might betray him or prove dishonest under pressure.
Diplomacy in a Hotel Over a Promised Suite
A hotel manager describes using diplomacy and a touch of lies to resolve a crowded season mix up. A San Francisco guest was promised a suite, but a leak and another party's arrival forced shifting rooms, prompting a tense exchange but a relieved guest after assurances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
San Franciscan
New York Sun
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Assurance
A 19th century ad offers one hundred dollars for any untreatable catarrh case, endorses F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, with testimonials from Walding Kinnan & Marvin and claims cure via internal use. Hall's Catarrh Cure priced at 75 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists. another note mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Last Thought Was His Mother By Belfast Lineman
John Grady, a Belfast lineman, suffered 4000 volt injuries while repairing wires. He was carried home singing to spare his aging mother a shock, then died a few hours later as his arms were burned off and a leg burned to the bone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grady
Belfast
Grady
How They Felt. A toddler tired after a long walk
Kenneth, age three, lies exhausted after a lengthy walk and tells his mother his shoes feel like they are getting new again, capturing a brief domestic moment of weariness and whimsy.
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Kenneth
Orient Heights to Scollay Square Rail Schedule Apr 1 1911
Boston Elevated Railway announces daily tram intervals for Orient Heights to Scollay Square and return routes with 5.25 a m start times and varying minutes between trains. Special cars available for balls theatre parties or excursions by request to the Superintendent of Transportation at 101 Milk Street Room 701. Information on rates routes and connections provided by telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient Heights
Scollay Square
Gladstone Street
Mortgagee's Sale of Property in East Boston
Mortgagee Enterprise Co operative Bank will sell at public auction on June 19 1911 at noon at 271 Meridian Street Boston MA the mortgaged parcel in Winthrop Suffolk described as lot on plan dated March 1900 with buildings Union Marshall Street Jot D plan A Northerly borders as stated. Terms to be announced at sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. McDonald
Mary E. McDonald
Enterprise Cooperative Bank
Suffolk
Meridian Street
Boston
County of
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
East Boston
Winthrop
Marshall Street
Enterprise Co-Operative Bank
Robert. F. Jordan
Eben Hutchinson
Pemberton Bidg
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Frank P. Anthony
North Centre Street
Sargent St
Papa Dama
Lloyds
Kryptok
Kryptoks
Washington St
Boylston St
Summer
Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge
Andrew J. Lloyd CO
A. J. Young
Shirley Street
Winthrop Office
Winthrop Beach
Winthrop Hardware
W. G. Grant
Magee's Cor
Werropo
Acr'soat Co
Frame Shop
W.H. Russell
Shirley ST
Winthrop Sun and Visitor
Bowdoin St
Louis Racca
Custom Boot and Shoe Maker
Washing Ave
R. RB. c
the Gees
Beachmont
Revere
Point Shirley Cottage
Ocean
Tufts Avenue
Floyd& Tucker Schcor
Bostoe
Santo
Farmer
Michelin
Araces
Crest Garage & Machine Co
McCall
Canada
Meccall’s
Postal
McCall CO
Fletcher’s
Castoria and
Mobook
Munn F Co
Scientific American
Ear
Han
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Castoria
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