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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 31, 1900
Page
6
A dense, fragmentary meditation recalling Milton and gospel imagery to warn of unpreparedness. It likens human readiness for spiritual illumination to wedding guests who arrive late, shuttered doors, and the failing lights that reveal moral neglect in a 19th century style sermon tone.
Fragmentary poetic fragment describes a stormy scene where shops go dark one after another, darkness deepens, and wandering voices cry for light and comfort but find none. Lamps go out as time passes, ages flowing in futile search for peace.
A patient describes failing health from rheumatism and kidney disease. Despite no benefit from diet, he recovers after using Williams Pink Pills and reports marked improvement after trying the druggist supplied remedy.
Fragmentary report describes Boer forces advancing toward Johannesburg with British aid and river crossings under fire. Conflicting phrases mention shattered guns, bridges, and tactical positions as forces clash across uncertain fronts.
Chicago and Buffalo report mixed grain quotes for May 29. Wheat bids range around 7.47 to 8.40 with futures at 5.40. Corn values show No 2 yellow near 4.24 to 4.40, oats around 2.14 to 2.60, and wheat futures steady in nearby markets.
The Boer force abandoned a fortified position after destroying a river bridge. The chaotic move followed heavy bombardment as reports indicate evacuation from the stronghold. Local observers note river crossings were disrupted and strategic movement underway.
A garbled Times dispatch reports that Randle occupies Senekal after a clash with opposition forces. It mentions casualties including Elaven killed and wounded, with about 1,500 displaced by the fighting in the neighbourhood.
Disjointed telegraphic summary notes British forces entrenching at Mafeking while Boers resist. Reports mention Colonel Baden-Powell, rebel natives at Ristfontein, forced retreat, and Baralongs aided by British, with refugees moving toward the Taung route for Cape passage as Mafeking’s bridge nears repair.
From London comes word that Rundle and his forces are on alert as enemy activity continues in the area. Reports describe patrols attacked and a cautious stance against possible ambushes.
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