{"product_id":"1907-western-union-telegram-champoton-mexico-international-lumber-development","title":"1907 Western Union Telegram Champoton Mexico International Lumber \u0026 Development","description":"Discover a fascinating piece of early 20th-century business communication with this original Western Union Telegram, dated May 14, 1907, from Champoton, Mexico. Sent to C.M. McMahon, Secretary of the International Lumber \u0026amp; Development Company in Philadelphia, Pa., this telegram provides a detailed update on a significant property.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe message, from an inspector named Evert VanSlyke, highlights a vast property with \"resources almost unlimited,\" confirming previous positive reports. It specifically mentions three million five hundred thousand henequen plants in healthy condition, plans to plant four thousand acres with corn, and observations of \"vast forests of giant mahogany and cedar with hundreds of wild rubber trees.\" This document offers a unique glimpse into the ambitious agricultural and timber ventures of the era, particularly involving natural resources in Mexico. It's a compelling item for collectors of historical ephemera, business history, or those interested in early 20th-century international commerce.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis telegram, identified as Form No. 166, showcases the classic Western Union header, proclaiming \"34,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD.\" The item exhibits characteristics consistent with its age, including natural toning and light creasing visible from the images. Measuring approximately 8 x 5.25 inches, it presents an authentic snapshot of historical communication and a significant business report. The detailed content concerning henequen, mahogany, cedar, and rubber trees makes it a unique collectible for those interested in the history of commodities and international development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood condition for age, creased from folds, with normal wear consistent with age. Please see pictures for more details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have more International Lumber \u0026amp; Development Co items available.","brand":"Farmhouse Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58921642066080,"sku":"B-45 #16","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/3814\/0832\/files\/23f03cc6-f944-4d59-a645-02e1d24b2b9e.jpg?v=1789581370","url":"https:\/\/farmhouseephemera.com\/products\/1907-western-union-telegram-champoton-mexico-international-lumber-development","provider":"Farmhouse Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}