Life of Sir Redvers Buller Retold in War Service
A long historical profile traces Sir Redvers Buller’s career from 60th Rifles service in the 1860 China Campaign through key South African and Sudan campaigns. It covers his commands, honors, and later retirement after controversy over Ladysmith relief and a controversial heliogram. A London disaster note reports the unexplained collapse of two Oxford Street houses, with casualties and a mystery surrounding the cause.
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Redvers Henry Buller
J. W. Bailer
Crediton
Devonshire
Harrow
60Th Rifles
China
Red River
Tord
Sir Garnet) Wolseley
Ordabai
Indlahama
V.C
D’arcy
Everitt
C.M.G
Leutenant
A.D.C
Evelyn Wood
Assassin
Tel-el
Kebir
Soudan
Gerald Graham
Lord Wolseler
Herbert Stewart
Gubat
Gakdul
Abu-Kien Wells
WAR Office
Ireland
Duke of Cambridge
Lord Wolseley
Sir Redvers Buller
Natal
Aldershot
Transvaal
Tugela
Colenso
Lord Roberts
Sir Redvers
Ladysmith
Spign Kop
England
Hlangwane Fill
Pieter’s Hill
Hildyard
Redvers Buller
Biggarsberg
Lang
Nek
Lydenburg
London
War’ Office
Grrites
Oxford Street
Stashmetec
Hin
Marylebone
New Berners Hotel
La Follette Accuses Banks in Panic Speech
The New York Times correspondent reports Senator La Follette’s Senate remarks against the Aldrish Bill describe a panic made to order. He names over 100 bank directors and portrays a close network of corporate interests shaping the industrial life of the nation.
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Senator la Follette
New York
The
Times
Senate
Yellow Journals
la Follette
Wisconsin
Hearst
Republican Party
Bolt
Great Peppermint Cure Aids Bronchial Coughs
A brief 19th century style notice touts Great Peppermint Cure for bronchial coughs used for night time relief. It mentions price 2s 6d and references children and coughing ailments.
Frootoids Claim Quick Relief and Blood Purity
The advertisement touts Frootoids as a reliable cure for congestion blood poison and apoplexy threats. It claims rapid relief from headaches clear head liver and digestion improvements and faster recovery than ordinary aperients. It warns against daily indigestion remedies and urges use at bedtime for constipation and disease onset.
For Sale by Leading Chemista and Storekeepers
Advertisement notes retail price 1/6 for items from chemists or storekeepers. If unavailable locally, send to W. G. Hearne, Chemist, Geslong, Victoria. Claims Froot Oids use five medical fruits and roots for better results, with New Zealand branch in Wellington.
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W. G. Hearne
Geslong
Victoria
N.Z
Hume's
Willis Street
Wellington
Kozie Tea Competition Promises Cash Prizes
A promotional notice offers eight six cash prizes totaling £55 with half yearly draws. First prizes of £5 each are highlighted. The KOZ Tea Competition closes soon with Agents Manchester Bros handling arrangements.
Hair Removal Ad from Temsley Burnet’s Depilttory
Permanently removes hair from the face neck and arms without injury to delicate skin. Price 4s 6d. Available from H E Bonnington chemist Ashburton or Mrs Hemsley Burnet hair specialist 46 George Street Pinedin.
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Temsley Burnet
H. EB. Bonnington
Ashburton
Mra Hemsley Burnet
George St
Phinedin
Boot Polish Spreads Over Boots Fesel Resarvés
A terse note describes a boot polish product spreading over leather, with quick polishing action and resealing effect. No clear branding or dates present.
Haggard Urges Common Sense on Drink Debate
The Times prints a lengthy letter by Rider Haggard on alcohol policy. He argues sobriety comes from youth instruction and firm punishment, critiques licensing zeal, and proposes earlier pub closures and stricter action against sellers of to intoxicated patrons and adulterated liquor. He backs a moderate temperance approach over sweeping bills.
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the Times
Rider Haggard
England
of America
Haggard
Asquith
Liberal Party
What kills the anarchist
The San Francisco Argonaut argues contempt and indifference are the anarchist’s true countermeasures. It notes public attention fuels the movement, while in England free speech continues with police restraint, letting red rhetoric go unchallenged and causing little real damage.
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San Francisco
Engleh
England
Europe
Byde Park
Hyde Park
Yor Bronchial Coughs Take Woods Real Response
Fragmentary OCR reads as a brief note on a medical or personal matter involving a cough and a response attributed to a person named Woods. It mentions 1s bd and a possible real response to bronchial symptoms. The readable text is unclear and may omit key details.
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Woods
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Papanui
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Friedlanper Bros., Ltd
Ahaw, Savien Pen Albion CO
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Ima
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aAug
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Rio de Juniero
Nicoll Bros
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Slington
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Raeeenan and
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Department
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GLM
Undertakers
Telephone
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Je Pallantyne & Co
Christchurch
John Moore
East Street
Ashburton, Waimate and
Oamara
K” Jam
Nelson
Kirkpatrick & CO
Sos
Tod
Complete House Furnishers & Importers
Tancred Street
Next Building Society
Ofice
Henry
Hoches
Hereford Street
AR _C. B. Fry
Newman's Livery Stables
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Caby
Newmar
Propriztos
Mitchall and Turner
Ladies'Grace
Balmorals
New Zealand
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Mei
Jig Sd Tos Ga
Gants
B. Terae ‘O
Australasia
GREAT
Hair Food & Tonic
Vicoletta
Agenta
Uogper
Buller
Ayer
J.C. Ayer
Manchester
Mietehel
Teerer
Quality Drapers
Asnburten
Chanman
Ett Street
Paris
Napoleon
Mail ‘Order Dept
Qur
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G. Barrett
Burnett Street
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