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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-01-24
NEW ROPE FIBER
FROM BANANA
STALKS
UTILIZATION OF THE PLANT
WILL MAKE FRUIT LANDS IN
MEXICO MUCH MORE VALUABLE
THAN AT PRESENT.

GALVESTON, Tex. Jan. 24-V
Mistretta, president and traffic man.
ager OF Southern Steamship 4 Import
ing Co, OF Galveston. returned the other
day from San Antonio, where he was
in charge OF the Tabasco exhibit M the
International fair. The state OF IA.
basco. Mex, had. a fine exhibit of
products at the fair and Mr.. Mistretta
was present throughout the fair ex-
| planning the resources OF the Yucatan
state TO interested visitors.
! Mr.. Mistretta stated that great
amount of interest was manifested IN
the exhibit, particularly the woods.
which embraced 81 varieties. said 10
be the finest exhibit ever shown Ia
! Texas.
Much interest was also shown in the
banana fiber exhibit. Speaking of tho
banana fiber, Mr.. Mistretta stated that
Il is destined TO play an important part
I IN the development of banana culture
in Tabasco While vet practically I'm.
known. he stated, the fiber from the
banana stalk is superior to the famous
manila for the manufacture OF rope
and Irvine.
Soft and Flexible.
-lA6--ndldIla- uner--ne-cOn
makes a soft, flexible rope. and the
manufacture OF rope is now carried on
I to a limited extent in the Philippines.
The work is done by hand. AS vet,
4 however no machinery is on the mar.
ket for the manufacture of the product
from the banana fiber, although an
eastern firm claims TO have machinery
for the purpose
The utilization OF the fiber OF the
banana stalk will give a great impetus
TO the growing of the fruit IL Will
probably make the value OF banana
lands In Tabasco worth $500 an acre.
Banana culture now is about where
cotton growing was a few years ago.
Gotten planters were al loss to know
how 10 dispose OF the seed Now cot
ton-seed products are a big factor In
cotton raising and the expectations
through this port, as you know, amount
to many millions of dollars a year.
Almost TO the present time II mas
been the impression among banana
planters that the stalk is capable OF
very materially increasing the revenue
from the plantations.
Single Stalk Valuable.
AT the present time stalk, after
bearing its bunch OF bananas, is cut
off and thrown away, yet this single
stalk contains fiber that In its finished
state is worth many dollars. From one
banana bulb several stalks are grown.
Each stalk produces one bunch OF ba-
nanas. The stalk is then cut of and
another stalk springs up TO bear fruit
in about IL months This plant is
continuous producer and bananas arc
developing the year around.
| 1T is hard to realize the possibilities
of banana culture in Tabasco when
the fiber OF the stalk is utilized. IL
will become a very important indus
try in the state and will open up an
other avenue for Industrial develop
ment The fiber is better than manila
for the manufacture OF rope, because
Il is more flexible and is stronger
at is reasonable To suppose that
there will be a big demand in this
country for the fiber for manufac-
turing purposes, and In few years II
Is more than probable that Tabasco's
output will be taken up entirely"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-01-24

immediate result &c the wearer is gen
orally bodily oiscomfort; that she be-
comes tired more easily and is more
irritable, and sooE begins to show
signs OF Yencral nervous breakdown.
The mere fact that the bones of the
foot are thrown INTO abnormal position
In relation TO each other is one OF the
least important o. the evil results. A
much more serious effect is that the
body is thrown forward because OF the
raising OF the heels, and the woman,
forced into this pose TO keep her equil-
ibrium. cannot keep the shoulders
thrown back. AS a result they fall for
ward, and the chest sinks In, making
IL impossible for her TO breathe fully
or normally and having an area in the
apex OF each lung unused.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-01-24


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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-01-24

Since the apex of the lung is the
part in which tuberculosis most fire.
Quentiy gains It's first foothold, and
since the tuberculosis germ thrives
best where there Is the least fresh air,
DIR. Magruder points out. the wearer OF
high heels is much more liable to pull
monary consumption than the woman
who wears normal heels and keeps her
body at a natural poise, and all parts
OF her lungs full OF fresh air.
Health Sure TO Suffer.
But. even II the wearei OF high
heels escapes tuberculosis. her health
is sure to suffer from the fact that
part OF her lungs are not doing their
work. and her blood Is therefore not
receiving the amount OF oxygen n
should. The heart, which takes the
first and best OF the fresh blood sup
ply, grows weaker. and all the other
organs of the body grow weaker and
less capable OF doing their work,
through lack OF pure and sufficient
blood supply.
All these effects, OF course. are not
noticeable at once, Dir. Magruder says.
but IL Is certain that sooner or later
the girl or woman OF spirit will be
transformed into a llstless creature,
her rosy cheeks will grow paler, her
erect figure win be thing OF the past
and she will walk with stopped shouI-
ders. and from condition OF robust
health she will become a semi-ihvaiid
or total one.
There -much-r matter for reflection
for the woman who wears high heels
IN Dr. Magruder's article end the fsie-
lures that accompany It.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-01-24
inVents Cradle Rocker !.
To Displace Mothers

CHICAGO, Jan. 24.-Poets and SEN
umental authors are affected by The
latest electrical device. which will
make their compositions along the
line OF THE Hand That Rocks tho
Cradle Rules the World" obsolete.
This Hew-aeriee- Is the invention of
George Erickson, of Chicago. who has
arranged TO exhibit an electrical
cradle-rocker at the electrical show.
which recently opened at the Coils
cum. Erickson has been working on
the device for several months
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-01-24
IN SOCI ETY..

The next social meeting OF the De-
troit women's Press club will be held
Thursday evening. Jan. 80. in the home
OF Mrs. Franc Nichols. No 655 Mon
roe-ave.
w. r. Randall will give an illustrated
talk on The Barbary states, In fhe
Mckinley school. Stanley and Green
wood-aves.. Friday evening. This is
the tenth lecture In the free course.
Mrs. w. II. Rhtson will entertain the
Independent Voters association Friday
evening at No. 1855 Jefferson-aye.. In
honor of Mr.. aud Mrs. Blozier. who
leave shortly 20 reside In California.
The Detroit High School Alumni as
ISOLATION will give its annual bali
Friday evening, Jan. 81. In Strasburs's
academy! Tht date was set for Jan.
"a, but owing TO inability 60 secure the
hall. the time has been changed 90 a
week later.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-01-24

Wednesday evening in the school hail.
on Parsons-st The Rev. NJ. l. Stritca.
s. j., will deliver lecture on Spain,
the pioneer in colonization and dis
covery," An Invitation is extended TO
all interested TO attend.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-01-24

Paper manufactured from the fiber
OF trees began 90 be a commercial pro-
ductin 1867. bat did not assume great
importance until 1899. During the II
years which have elapsed from that
date this branch of paper cas- grown
TO such proportions that II overshad-
ows all others.--Review OF Reviews.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-01-24
XRay Photographs Show How, Through Their
Effect Breathing
HIGH HEELS CAUSE CONSUMPTION

The effect. Of wearing high heels is
shown here. The light shade 10 the
shoe, the darker shade inside Of tho
lighter shade Is the flesh Of the foot,
the darkest shade is the bone struc-
ture.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-01-24

The members OF the Cathedral Read
ing Circle viii observe the fourteenth
anniversary Of its organization mex;
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06
Wofner, Worry

More than men, says DR.. McComb, and
aone reasonsis that their nervous organiza-
lions are more delicate. True, and Hoods
ssarsaparilla is just the nerve-builder, ap-
petite-giver, and blood-purifier they need.
Indigestion 8 Years. was troubled
with indigestion for three years. read Of
Hoods sarsaparilla and tried it. After TAX
ing number of bottles / was completely
cured" Mks. j. 81. HALEY. DeSoto. Mo.
Fservcus, In Pain, No Appetite
Il ad poor health for years, pain in shoulders,
back ;sad hips, with constant headache. ner-
vvousness and no appetite. Took Hoods Sar-
sararilla, gained strength and can work hard
oil day cnt heartily and sleep we'll" MRS. p.
atTFFEIs, Moose Lake. MINI.
sssaeurna fisn1-"I had rheumatism in one
eeof my ankles. but Hoods Sarsaparilla soon
gave 14e permanent relief. | recommend
Hoods s>arsaparilla.' MRS ANN HUTCHINSON.
Lafayette, Col.
Hoods sarsaparilla is sold everywhere.
In the usual liquid, or in tablet form called
:sSafsatabs. 100 Doses One Dollar. Pre-
pareH only by C. L Hood Co, Lowell, Mass.
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06
THE ENDLESS CHAIN

With the coming of spring, squirrels
gophers and sage rats regularly appear
to devastate the fields of growing grain.
Early in the season when their natural
food is scarce, their numbers may be
greatly diminished by systematic war
fare upon them. Every female killed be-
fore the young are born, reduces the
number of pests at least ten later on.
"Woodlark" Squirrel Poison is the most
reliable and destructive agent yet devised
for their determination. 1t is an abso
lutely certain instrument Of death for
squirrels. Every kernel is warranted to
kill. Climatic changes, dew, frost, or the
moisture of the earth do not effect its
strength. It requires no mixing or prep
aratfon, and is always ready for use. No
other is so good. Dealers will refund the
purchase price if not as claimed.
The Hoyt Chemical Co., Portland, Oregon
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06
The M.
General Demand

of the Uniformed of the World has
always been for simple, pleasant
and efficient. liquid laxative remedy Of
known value; laxative which physi-
clans could sanction for family use
because its component parts are
known to them to be wholesome and
truly beneficial in effect, acceptable
to the system and gentle, yet prompt,
in action.
In supplying that demand with it's
excellent combination of Syrup Of
Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA, the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. proceeds along
ethical lines and relies on the merits
of the laxative for its remarkable
success.
That is one of many reasons why
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is
given the preference by the Well
Informed. To get its beneficial effects
always buy the genuine-manufac-
tured by the California Fig Syrup Co.,
on1y, and for sale by all leading
druggists. Price fifty cents per bottle.
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06

The Nobel prizes were awarded, that
fer literature going to Rudyard k1pling.
The treasurer of Canadian railroad
confessed to stealing 1885, 600 in eighteen
years.
Advices from London indicated that
Ambassador Bryce may quit his post in
this country.
Japan and the United States came to a
verbal understanding to limit emigration
Of Japs to this country.
Richard Miller of st. Louis won high
praise in France, one Of his paintings
being bought By the Minister Of Fine
Arts.
Mrs. Taft, wife of the Secretary Of
War, whose ship was caught in storm
Off Boulogne, had narrow escape from
death.
The financial program of Japan was
formally settled at the meeting OF the
council Of the elder statesmen on Mon
day. 1t involves reduction in the ex-
| penses of the army and navy for the next
six years, whereby the government viii
save 5000. 100000.
| DISPATCHES from Santiago, Chill, indi-
cate that about 5000 laborers in the Tar
apaca nitrate fields have gone on strike
ana business is paralyzed. The situation
| In considered critical and warships snd
troops have been sent TO the troubled dis
tricts, but up to the present time there
| has been no violence.
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06
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30-page catalogue, SO illustrations.
Tells how to save from rs to SO per
cent on Glass Doors, Windows, Build
ing Hardware, Building Paper, Mirrors,
Columns, Paints and general builders
material. Prices quoted on any sized
job. Send for Free Catalogue before
figuring on repairs or new work. Ref
,erence: National Bank of Commerce
Seattle. Our standing is the best. We
are the Reliable Dealers of the North
west. We save you 25 to 80 per cent.
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06

WHAT CAUSES HEADACHE
From October to May, Colds are the
most frequent cause of headache. LAX
ATIVE BROMO QUININE removes
cause. e. w. Grove on box, Csc.
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06
II Cures While You Walk.

Aliens Foot-Ease is a certain cure
for hot, sweating, callus and swollen,
ching feet. Sold by all druggists. Price
Csc. Don't accept any substitute. Trial
package FREE. Address Allen S. Ohm
sted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06

TITO st. Vitus Dance and all Nervous Dis
F}tN eases permanently cured by DR..
Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. Send
for FREE 50 trial bottle and treatise. DR..
R. Fl. Kline, Ltd, 9S1 Arch ST.. Phla., Pa.
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06
~~~~~~~

The Signal Corps Of the War Depart
nent has made public specifications for
lhe construction Of a dirigible balloon
to be used in series Of tests at Fort
Myer next spring. Proposals for fur
pishing the balloon will be opened at
the department on Jan. Is next. The
balloon Is to consist of a gas bag Ct
silk, to be covered with an aluminium
preparation. The material for the bag
hrd the hydrogen with which 1t will be
Inflated will be furnished by the gov
ernment. The dimensions and shape OF
the bag will be left to the bidders, ex-
cept that the length must not exceed
12O feet It must be designed to carry
two persons having combined weight
OF $50 pounds; also at least 100 pounds
Of ballast. a speed Of twenty miles an
iour in still air is desired,a and the
scheme Of ascending, descending and
maintaining equilibrium must be based
on shifting weights, movable planes or
some method which will not necessl-
tate balancing or changing of position
by the aeronaut. The balloon must
have all the fittings necessary for sue
cessful and continuous flights. 1t will
be accepted only after trial flight to
be held at Fort Myer next spring.
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup the best remedy to use for their chill.
dren during the teething period. $s1--
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06

PILES CURED IN 6 TO ID DAYS
t'AzO OINTMENT Ia guaranteed to cure any
ase of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud
ing PILES In 6 to IA days or money re
funded SOC.
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06

The Japanese will never sleep with
their heads to the north, but tne1r
dead are always buried that way.
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06
VACANT GOVERNMENT LANDS.

BLUE PRINT MAPS OF STEVENS
county showing all vacant government land,
$3.50. Township blue prints of Stevens,
Ferry, Okanogan, Douglas and Chean coun-
ties, 81 per township. Frank R. Corbaley,
SIS Washington street, Spokane Wash.
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06

Beloch, the mining expert, says the
Johannesburg gold reef is good for at
least $15,OOO,O00, 900. 1-
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06

do any permanent good neither will resaav-
Ing the core with caustic plasbeTs or fha
surgeons % knife make lasting cure. ID
every particle ef the diseased flesh weaa
taken away another sore wou1d conae, -
cause the troEble ls iu the blood, and tho
$1,000 9s4afEEOT gaE G&gT AuNAKs
The cure anast oaane by thorough cleana-
sag of the blood. ID 9. q. s. viii he foaaaa
a remedy for eorcs and Ulcers Of every kines.
II is ara unequalasd blood puriGer -oaa thaa
goes directly iuto saae circulasasn Mnl
promptly cleanscs II q al poisons Bnal
taints. It gets down TO Che very hotaaBysa
the trouble and forces oS1t every eraceaakSane
purity and makes connplete end 3saffag
cure. 8. 8. s. changes Che quality I'll aaA
blood 90 thae fassead of&epafng tho salisseeaRe&
parfs with fmpnritisa. Il sdnraasaaaz<s GAs
arritated, lnasaaed flesh with Isaaalst k11xaas
y Aesh 10 torznsd. oil pain and aza4sa1azzaafaa
when 9. q. s. has purified the 6aoua eha
J. s. is for eale ut ali FIRST class drug aeorse,
es and ulcers and any ota1er saedaca aavaau
for the book err aavice
xr>T ssreAsHgWas &s&A2 dR YH, H,MagYA. g.
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06

HOWARD E. BURTON. Assayer and
Chemist Leadville, Colo. Specimen prices:
Gold, silver lead. $I.oo; gold, silver, 7sc; gold,
soc; zinc, or copper, s.. Cyanide tests; mail
plication. Control and umpire work solicited.
References: Carbonate National Bank.
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF the ear. There is only one
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition Of the mucous lining of the
you nave rumblng sound or imperfect hear
ing and when it is entirely closed, Deafness is
the result and unless the Inflammation can be
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh,
whicl is nothing but an intiamed condition OF
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the beat.
Sugar Is to be found In the sap of
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06

The Gutseh mountain of SwftEer
land, 1000 feet high, was climbed las'
summer by centenartan.
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06

ONLY ONE "BRoMo QUiNiNE"
That Is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Look for the signature of E. W. GROVE
Used the world over to cure cold In one
4ny
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06

nmes Of nony years. standing. II
vwaa q aanalt pample ct Arwt bat at
gradually grew larger ana worse
aa every way uas1 I became
nlaran@d about zt anG coaszz1tea
aevsral phys1c4ans. They all
krnateG ssae Aat Tho seT,e oenttmgsed
to grow sverEa. xgasv Cd. ~. o.. adj
TartisAd and eonnuaancea It's uno
and after SAAing at q while T wes
oaEnp1sHely cured. MY blood In
aaGss' spure asaA healthy Gom tha
sasfecG ex B. O. B.e and there haa mot
eassn any giga OF the @cre Saxa@
- = THoG. oWER.
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06

Milton D. Purdy, assistant to the at
torney general, "chief trust BUSTER"
and originator Of the receivership in
novation in trust prosecution, will
shortly retire from the department Of
justice. Purdy is said to be slated for
a circut judgeship in the eighth circuit.
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06
OLD SORES xzz1 1z9e osa. esn
~ IMPURITIES I'M TaERLGnlD

blood Ha
healthy should be- but infected with poisonous s
which polluted the cuon These
usually afflicted with old who have raed @
life The vitality the hood sheng Of the system have nafnz
begun to dene and the Which have hass
condition of hereditary
legs ether Of the body The place red and testers @
open with which the blood eEta
The that rsista ordinary remedies and good reasaa
producing Is back OF ev
and especially this the trouble Inherited
anything applied directly
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06

In a recent address at NeY York
City Francis Il. Leupp, commissioner OF
Indian affairs, took occasion to reply to
some Of the criticisms that have been
made regarding the treatment Of the
Indians BY his bureau. He outlined
the present policy of the government as
that Of absorbing the Indian into the
white mans civilization, thus reversing
the old policy Of assisting him in his
ardent desire Of keeping as separate
from the white man as he possibly
could. He expressed the opinion that
the final solution Of the problem would
be reached by intermarriage. He de-
scribed the success Of the government
iii making the Indian work; even the
Utes, he Eaid, were now working on the
railroads and helping to build up the
country Of which they were part. The
commissioner said it was true that
about IS per cent of the Indians that
went to Indian schools, such as Car
lisle and others, and went back to the
reservations sooner or later reverted to
the blanket. But their children started
away ahead Of where their parents did
so that the schooling was by no means
wasted. .|
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06

An unusual view of the army has
lately been presented in a complaint
over the decrease in strength Of the
coast artillery regiments. The Tenth
Company, for instance, which mustered
hundred and one men in 1900, war
able to get out only fourteen In the
ranks in October. The explanation Of
fered is that the men in the coast artil-
lery receive training In some branch Of
mechanics, and can get employment
outside at good wages. One officer in
structed his company in the art Of tel
ephone repairing, and made the men
so efficient that the telephone company
in the naighboring city offered them
sixty and seventy dollars month, and
in some cases bought the discharge of
the men, 80 that they might begin work
before their enlistment expired. II the
army can train its men as effectively
as this, 1t ought to be a pretty good
school.
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06

The War Department has published
Z general order of the PresideHf rsuutr-
tns every Geld efgeer to make each year
practice marches OF three consecutive
lays of not Less than thirty miles each.
In his order the President says It In
fust as much the duty Of army eficsrs
TO pursue such habits as viii maintain
a physical condition ut for active ser
rice as to cultivate their minds for the
intellectual duties Of their pro.
feasfen."
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06

According to Terence Y. Powderfy.
formerly grand master of the Knights
Of Labor and now connected with the
government Bureau Of immigration, ex-
tensive railroad building In italy, tht
approach of the presidential e1ectioB
and scare headlines in the newspapers,
aside kron the financial furry, are the
causes for the present exodus OF aliens
from the United States. mo alarm
need be falt because Of the ebb In the
tide" be says. ''There Is more work
to do In this country than there ever
was before; there Is a necessity for
men and women to do 1t, and the frst
months OF the next year will ses re-
turn Of aliens, who will be able to fnd
,emuneradvs employment In this eeuM
try"
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06

II there are not forty-eight starr
on the flag within year or two it
will not be for lack of effort on the
part Of Arizona and New Mexico. A
convention Of delegates from every
part OF New Mexico adopted resolu-
tions the other day demanding the ad-
mission of the territory as State.
The governor of Arizona has reported
that the statehood sentiment in that
territory Is stronger than ever before.
Bills were introduced in the Senate ON
the first working-day Of the session OF
Congress, providing for the creation
Of two nsw States out Of the terrific
ries. Az the effort to pass a joint
statehood bill has been abandoned, 1t
Is now necessary for the two terrific
ries to convince Congress that they are
worthy to be admitted to the family OF
States. .s--.:
The Havre herald., 1908-03-06

Sugar Is to be found In the sap OF
nearly 200 plants and trees.