England plans colonist resettlement after Boer destruction
The article portrays a protracted British war in South Africa with the Boers largely driven from their homelands. It notes mass deaths and exiles, prisoners in stockades, and widespread devastation. Johannesburg is described as nearly depopulated with about ninety thousand gone and only around ten thousand remaining amid scarcity.
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England
South Africa
Natal
Cape Colony
Kruger
Transvaal
Johannesburg
Four States Meet at a Lone Boundary Shaft Site
An odd boundary monument in a remote wilderness marks a point where Colorado Utah New Mexico and Arizona meet, a claim few will dispute after maps are checked. The shaft names four states, a unique marker not matched by any other division stone.
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Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Arizona
Qosa Faces Delicate Choice Amid Union Prospects
A brief item from Saturday Evening Post notes Qosa may miss a golden opportunity as plans for union shift. By the time she is ready to enter the union, others may decide to be only a brother to her, signaling a change in stance or expectations.
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Qosa
Saturday Evening Post
Excursion Tickets Sale by Chicago Great Western
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers excursion tickets on December 24 25 31 and January 1 good to return January 2 for trips within 200 miles from the selling station at a fare and one third for the round trip. Inquiries to any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Il.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Chicago
Poem Fragments Reveal Blame and Hope for Work
The lines express a community’s worries over a failed furnace and dim sun, then a turn toward relief as they find the person to blame and anticipate renewed labor. The verses blend concern with cautious optimism about future work and accountability.
At Home Pranks By Sunday School Guests
Invitations to Presbyterian church members for an At Home at Herman Hormel’s house Tuesday evening led to a trap by the Sunday School. Guests, truants from the church, received a lecture and a light lunch. They were dismissed with a warning of future consequences if they do not mend their ways.
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Presbyterian Church
Herman Hormel
Dance Night at Armory Thrills Club Members
The Co. G club hosted a private dance with Tichy’s orchestra providing music and Tony Gallagher calling. Attendance was lighter than public dances, as the usual crowd stayed away. The party ended around 1:30 AM.
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Co. G
Armory
Tichy
Tony Gallagher
Mr a RK Murphy Hosts Whist Evening With Friends
Mra RK Murphy entertained a few friends at Whist Tuesday night. A very pleasant evening was spent by the guests. Refreshments were served at a late hour.
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Mra
RK. R. Murphy
Money and the Newspaper in a Satirical Shanty
The Gatesville Texas Messenger quotes a satirical rant from The St John News about money in running a newspaper. It mocks editors as wind driven by kindness, claims money is corrupt, and jokes editors seek thanks while begging for readers. The piece ends with a tongue in cheek warning about editor charm and community loyalties.
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St. John
Kan
Thousard Times
Gatesville
Texas
Public gossip on marriages and deaths in Waltham notes
The column laments gossip about marriages and deaths, urges truth in reporting major life events, and reports local happenings in Waltham. It mentions a wax wreath prize, a cold snap with near freezing temperatures, and the Waltham Woodman Camp No 2279 annual meeting with officers elected.
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Hymen
Austin
Waltham Woodman Camp No 2279
Wm Baman
EJ Markham
WF Markham
F D Rogers
S. H. Harrison Trusted for Quick Help in Press Needs
In a city where editors rely on him, S. H. Harrison is thanked for rapid favors on rollers, type, and presses. The Harp acknowledges the ongoing assistance and expresses gratitude for his support during hard pinch moments in newspaper work.
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S. H. Harrison
Priests Gather for Mass and Sermon in Rose Creek
Father Devlin returned Tuesday from Rose Creek where Salemo High Mass was celebrated and a sermon given. Father Reischel of Adams spoke in German, and Father Snyder settled into his new home as visiting priests were entertained in his quarters.
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Father Devlin
Rose Creek
Salemo
Father Reischel
Adams
Father Snyder
Waltham News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
Nels Benson traveled to Austin on Monday. Residents are invited for updates on shaving services at Waltham harbor. The new flour mill is nearly ready to run once the main shaft arrives after continuous work. Dick Lewis returns following illness. The town hosted many traveling men last week and a private party occurred at the Ho.
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Nels Benson
Austin
Waltham Harbor
Christmas Vacation for Oar School District 93
Oar school in district No 93 will close for Christmas holidays. Mrs Charlotte Schrieber sold her 40 acre farm to Benny Schrieber for 2800 dollars. Mr and Mrs Chas Baumgartner departed Friday for Cresco Iowa to visit his sister. Ferdinand Schrieber bought 86 acres from Julius Wessig for 4000 dollars. Michael and George Frobreich and Mrs Frobreich and daughter Kate with Mrs A M Fett took the train from Hayfield to Bertha Minnesota to visit Frank Frobreich.
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Oar
Charlotte Schrieber
Benny Schrieber
Chas Baumgartner
Cresco, Iowa
Ferdinand Schrieber
Julius Wessig
Michael
George Frobreich
Frobreich
Kate
A M Fett
Hayfield
Bertha
Todd Oo
Minn
Frank Frobreich
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Eotered
Mali Matter
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Delinquents Party
Whist Party
Money and the Newspaper
Anderson & Skinner
Main Street
Pitzen, the
Shoeman
People’s Pulpit
Tel
Waltham
Mr Danley
Frank Kammer
Anelto
Dick Lewis
Waltham Young Folke
Nichols
Wm Bauman
Crockston
Renee Evergreen
John Lewis
Levi Granger
Wm Rogers
Rogers & Rogers of
Simon Fossum
Mr. Dick Lewis
Mayville
Exa
Orris Hayes
Optician
Hayes Bros
the Jewelers
Austin, Minn
Leggins
Schwan & Son
Hugh Beeicckenee
J‘ Schwan & Son
Blue Front
Apel Ve A
Chicago Department Store
Nancy
Nmas
Saar
Selicia
Gar
W. D. Roshach
Harper Kentucky
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