The Wooing Of Constantia Continues in Dublin Estate
Mrs Dundas schemes for amusement as Constantia resists premarital flirtations, while Mr Dundas arrives with a message about Lady Varley. Constantia accuses her cousin of vanity and propriety, and the pair spar over youth and marriage in a tea room scene at the estate.
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Constantia
Mrs. Dundas
Mr. Strange
Garret Barry
Lord Varley
Mr. Featherston
Una
Miss MacGillicuddy
Donna
Dundas
Con
Mr. Dundas
John
John Anderson
Fights and Raids in Transvaal Report From Grenfell’s Scouts
By Wonderfontein dated dispatch from Bennet Burleigh of the London Daily Telegraph details recent operations in the Transvaal. Grenfell’s forces, including Itchener’s Fighting Scouts under Wilson and Colenbrander, push toward the Waterberg and Pietersburg. In a major action near Kwits Drift, Captain Carroll’s detachment ambushed a Boer force, with heavy Boer casualties and captured livestock. Wilson’s column then enveloped retreating burghers at Clarke’s Stone, yielding 17 Boers killed, 43 wounded, 100+ prisoners, and thousands of cattle and wagons. Wilson’s force suffered 2 killed and 11 wounded. Major McMickens also engaged, losing 3 killed and 5 wounded while reclaiming 700 cattle.
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Wonderfontein
Bennet Burleigh
London Daily Telegraph
Transvaal
H. Grenfell
Pietersburg
Itchener
Wilson
Colenbrander
Waterberg Range
Nylstroom
Beyers
Carroll
Kwits Drift
Captain Carroll
Col
Waterberg
Zand River
Clarke’s Stone
Kitchener
Baths
Mealie Field
K.F.S
Beyer
McMickens
Society for the Repression of Crime Proposal
A caller urges a lady to enroll her husband in a society offering a $5 life membership. The lady questions the group, and it’s revealed the husband is a detective rather than a criminal, prompting a humorous exchange about his profession.
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Lady of the House
Society For the Repression of Crime
Rebellious Trio Trial Shown in Bloemfontein
Last week several rebels were sentenced to terms from six months to two years. Trials are frequent in South Africa, and the illustration depicts the Pinards, father and two sons, being tried at Bloemfontein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Bloemfontein
Farming and preservation notes on soil fertility and cider storage
The article discusses grassland management through top dressing and manure to improve yields, July plowing with green crops, reseeding in August, and differing farmer practices. It also outlines green manuring versus stable manure, feeding forage with grain, and methods to preserve cider by heat sealing and antiseptics, warning on quality changes.
Cider Making Rules For Farm Communities And Mills
The article explains that sweet cider is seasonal and best from sound, ripe apples. It warns against tainted mills and pomace, stresses clean equipment, and notes fermentation speeds in hot weather. It advises delaying production to late fall for long keeping and cites winter cider longevity due to low temperatures and higher sugar content.
Poultry Yard Advice From a Practical Breeder
Practical notes on keeping early laying hens for high egg prices, focusing on grazing, shade, quiet, and minimal grain. Tips cover treating throat canker, preventing gape, scaly leg, and a small hillside brood setup. A fence idea suggests angled scantling to deter hens, with emphasis on reader questions and paper-wide follow ups.
Educated Ears in Telegraph Operators
The article notes how telegraphists develop acute listening skills. Experienced operators distinguish signals and even identify the sending operator by sound, with each keying style unique. Night work shows homeostatic ear training as office calls awaken instantly.
Dear Girls Lines to Susie's Eyes by Rimer
A fragmentary note from a humor column references Miss Tellit-Susie Anteck and Miss Dezzit-Well noting poet Rimer's verses titled Lines to Susie’s Eyes. The remark critiques the poet drawing attention to her crow’s feet in a light, satirical tone.
Danish Ex-Soldier Defends English Conduct in South Africa
A Danish resident of the Transvaal, married to a Boer, praises British treatment of Boers and soldiers' conduct. In a Politiken excerpt, he notes no plunder or violence, disagrees with Boer oath breaking, and argues the British have shown unexpected kindness and protection amid conflict.
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Denmark
Politiken
Transvaal
The
Pretoria
South Africa
Aerial yacht hoped to eclipse Santos-Dumont effort
London despatch reports English aeronauts plan a bold aerial navigation experiment. Percival Spencer says F Buchanan of Carrywood near Portsmouth has built an airship with two propellers and ten times the power of Santos-Dumont’s motor. Tests will start once funds are raised.
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London
Percival Spencer
F. Buchanan
Carrywood
Portsmouth
M. Santos-Dumont
Buchanan
Mr. Spencer
Count von Zeppelin
MM. Renard
Krebs
Paris
Meudon
Evidence Conclusive Bride Bets on No Gowns for Year
Miss Woodwed and Mr Hardrow exchange playful vows about wedding attire. The bride insists her trousseau is so complete she won't need gowns for a year. The couple share a light moment on love and practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Woodwed
Mr. Hardrow
No Treat Club pledge sparks casual drink with Buzehard
Buzehard declares membership in the No Treat Club and offers to drink with the tipster while keeping a pledge. The tipster responds with brief skepticism about the promise.
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Buzehard
Fragmented police notice and wartime statistics
A fragment notes a police arrest for vagrancy amid stray dialogue about staying out all night. It also lists wartime church and clergy counts for England and Ireland, plus dispatches of 91,000 horses to South Africa and price comparisons between English and Argentine horses.
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South Africa
Arristrus Sel Gort Loans and Office Notes
A fragmentary notice relates to loan actions and office affairs across Toronto and local entities. It mentions Sel Gort and multiple offices including Dougall Bros and bars, with references to medical or professional offices and lingering residuals. The text is garbled but centers on financial dealings and property notices.
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Father and Sons
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Collier Streets
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Bex
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Toronto
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Alao Suree
Mearthy & Co Dougall Bros. Furniture
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