Prohibition on Import of Primers in Rangoon Aimed at Dacoits
An order bans importing prim ers into Rangoon as a temporary Burma measure against dacoits who convert rendén letters into bullets. The piece notes global trade evasions, cites boiler tubes as rifles, and recalls past mislabeling of weapons as machinery and pianos.
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Rangoon
Burmah
Transvaal
Promatis
Wfe
George Washington
Marilyn Date
Ohana
Gir
Dangers of Poor Ventilation Warn in Medical Observation
The text stresses rapid blood oxygen deprivation during two and a half minutes of improper breathing in a closed space. It describes widespread bodily injury from veined fluid exposure and urges constant airing of homes to prevent disease, noting open windows in all weather improve health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dangerane
Piteres
Loreen
Fenelane Hooton
Dyer
Cheng
Weber
Dead Man Holds a Horse in Mutiny Battle
An eye witness account from March 1885 describes a man at a fort during the Indian Mutiny who, while holding the reins of his horse, was struck by round shot from Lucknow. His head was severed, yet the rider remained in position until the weapon was removed. The report laments the officer's possible survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin Camp MiedDoam
Fey Weibel
Lucknow
Uiicey
The Moulding of the Mind by John Locke
A reflection on how early impressions shape character and society. Tiny, imperceptible inputs in infancy steer future outcomes like a river redirected by canals. Subtly, education determines usefulness or harm across a lifetime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Locke
Looming Pitfalls of Sloth and the Gate of Opportunity
A cryptic reflection on effort and fate contrasts a hardworking youth with a doomed figures. The dialogue references a man named Johnny and a character Arthur, hinting at wasted chances and the consequences of neglect. The piece ends with a light pun about a hill and a pul.
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Tee
Esuporine Finih
Flannelette Anderskseta
Lwey
Caildern
Childreen
T. J. Davis & CO
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Manchester
Dept
Johnny
Arthur
Chartle
Ile
Anc
Boney
Bonny
EB. S. Veall Bridgest
Benalla Pho
Melbourne
Dalgety
Newmarket
Quibell
Kemp
Nobel
Glasgow
Chilworth
Nash Motor Car
Cinco
Bourke Street
Uo Lad
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Hew Zealand Lead & Mercantile
Leashom
Oener
Hsctf
Victoria
Rivella
Queensland
Cooper's Sheep Lip
Arcnte
Kenstand
Palatine
Ingsorarice Co
Colbnes and
Hing Streets
Hebbourne
ES Lena
Australia
Ronaldson Bros. & Tippett Ballarat
N.S.W
J. Trewin
J. R. Blennerhassett
Ef Australasia Limited
Heal Office
Queen Street
Walter Madden
Edward Fitzgerald, Esq
Michael Mornane
Eay
Duncan E. Mecbryde
Henry Madden
N. KR. Elliott
C.B
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D.C. M
J. Howship
Bate
Ale
Mount-cutter Nunn Street
Benabla
Ryan
Benalla West
Alun
Cape Parte
Meds
Netto Reid's Wires
K.P
Jiry
Salil
Olive
Il Horee
Usalowlla Liastor
Mitre
Feramubulators
Rasawat
Kandy
Australian Chemical and Expleivoo Co
Orion
Onmh
Arbot
Parsten Asp Thimupn
Henalla
Abbott
Reidge-ahee
Grave
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Henry Vallender
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