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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
6
A reader testimonial extols Burdock Blood Bitters as a superior spring medicine. The letter claims the tonic cleanses the liver and bowels, purifies blood, and strengthens constitution, noting years of use and satisfaction with its effects.
A dubious testimonial claims Dr Wood’s Norway Pine product strengthens weak lungs and improves breathing. The text repeats praise for the remedy, with bold statements about curing lung weakness and boosting health, but provides no verified evidence or credible sourcing.
The entry of the Union Jack at Kroonstad marked a key moment as British forces led by Roberts and allied units entered the town. Transvaalers and Free Staters retreated toward the Vaal River amid proclamations reining Lindley as Free State capital while Botha and De Wet accompanied advancing troops.
A Natal despatch from Stone Hills farm says General Buller’s advance began near Lady Smith. British guns answered heavy Boer artillery near Helpmakaar as flanking movement pressed the Boers. Buller’s march continued, Dundee expected to fall Tuesday, north country residents hopeful to return home.
Despatch from Kroonstad reports President Steyn has moved to Heilbron and declared it the new capital, replacing Lindley. Four hundred burghers surrender at the Valsoh area after a bridge construction disruption. Trangvailere massing at the Vaal region. repairs to road and bridge progress amid dissension reports in Johannesburg press.
Despatch to the Cologne Gazette from Pretoria quotes General Louis Botha promising protection for Johannesburg mines. The message notes that General Joubert’s forces are prepared and that the federal army remains alert to defend critical assets amid tensions.
A garbled report references a Boer general killed near the Vaal river region and mentions commandant Van Aswogon with confusing place names and dates. The fragment suggests a military casualty near Warrenton or Christiana with uncertain details.
A Pretoria despatch reports 350 Afrikaner women voted Friday to request arms and ammunition from the government and to offer to take over men’s work while officials in the town argue they should be fighting at the front. The resolution passed unanimously.
Despatch from Welland Ontario reports the trial of Dullman Nolin and Walsh for dynamiting the Thorold locks to destroy the Welland canal. Police and counsel details are given with the Crown resting and judge Logan ordering the three to stand their trial on May 22.
A fragment reports the annual meeting of a temperance association in London. It mentions a campaign theme and a defense of abstainers, referencing Lieut. General Sir George and Lady Smith context linked to Bardabios. The readable text is sparse and inconclusive about dates or outcomes.
Toronto May 15 cattle yard receipts 1200 hogs 900 cattle 280 sheep yearlings lambs calves milker cattle. Shipping cattle 4.60 4.85 4.90 heavy. prime 4.25 4.50. Butcher cattle 4.00 4.25 best, 3.50 3.90 medium, 3.00 3.30 inferior. Feeder cattle steady. Sheep yearlings lambs steady. Hogs prime 1.40 1.60 per lb light 1.20. Cattle and sheep values per cwt and per head listed. Wheat prices quoted for Toronto and Duluth with multiple grades. Flour dull. millfeed steady. Barley No 2 4.20 4.80. Buckwheat quoted.
The session covers incorporation proposals including Port Dover Berlin Goderich railways and the Montreal Ottawa Georgian Bay Canal Go. It notes salary figures for Yukon officials, mail handling rates, and a committee review of cold storage contracts, with debate on fruit package inspection and private bills passing, including hotel company and land titles amendments.
A London dispatch quotes a Boer war correspondent with General Roberts stating Boer generals Botha and De Wet doubt any future fighting from the burghers. The report suggests demoralization and a likely lack of organized opposition to British forces along the river.
An OCR fragment shows garbled text about the South Ibtean Republic and Eta tier free mining. Readable items are minimal, with no clear events, dates, or names to anchor a full card.
The report notes Boer desertions and shifting fortunes in the Transvaal crisis. It mentions the Kandahar comparison and suggests British gains may settle the fate of the Boers while President Steyn faces rumours and pressure from both sides.
Transvaal despatch reports a plan to expel every British subject from the region. The Pretoria edict, recently consulted, raises the issue of removing nonlocal residents and the broader implications for colonial administration.
A Bennet Barleigh despatch to the London Daily Telegraph reports that the Tree State Burghers favor surrendering the dispute without President Brayn's consent. Advisers weigh the propriety of submission on the matter as tensions ease in the wartime state.
A well known man from a money order post office in Boni recounts a case and attacks in Louisiana. The narrative covers a local incident and the involvement of a general station or post office figures.
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