Gurkhas Scale Fortifications In Bold Night Attack
A Pall Mall Magazine account describes Gurkhas and Dogras mounting a daring night ascent under Lieutenant Manners Smith to attack Thor and Maium fortresses. After two hours the team breached the gully and stormed the first sangur amid falling rocks, with few casualties.
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Nift
Thor
Maium
Thal
Nagdu
Imperial Service
Manyers- Smith
Manners-Smith
Taylor
Fendrs
Sinvar
Sangur
Pall Mall Magazine
Unloading Coal by Scoop and Winch Methods
The article explains two coal unloading methods from ships into carts on a wharf. It describes large hand and steam scoops lifting coal from holds, tipping, and dumping into carts, with drivers awaiting on the quay and shovelers earning good wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carta
Tig
New York Son
Veteran recalls service and a taken horse tale
A veteran describes a hill scene with a sergeant who knew history and horses. He recalls 16 years with V7 sy and a first rate old horse later condemned after an inspector’s death. A cavalry troop and a questioning officer frame the event, ending with a question of necessity.
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Ugp
Benold
Linny
Hiv
Neigis
Pansy
Jie Remington
Harper's Maga
Animals Underground Burrowing Among Mammals
An exploration of burrowing behavior in mammals noting ventilation challenges, species differences, and how some animals treat burrowing as amusement or protection. Prairie dogs, foxes, voles, and mice show varied tendencies, with nursery burrows for young and acquired habits observed in several cases. A market note on Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy follows a Bolton child’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
W. L. Ferguson
Bolton
Mis
Music Shops on Ocean Liners Trade Flourishes Aboard
A London Globe report notes that five years after starting, music shops on English liners sailing to India Australia and the colonies have become common. Banjos sell quickly as travelers pass the time, while violins and pianos often find buyers at sea, with first class agents using polished manners to boost sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
India
Australia
Col Onis
London Globe
Ring in parcel prompts cold exchange at depot
A Baraboo Wisconsin resident, James McJames, asks the clerk about a package at the express office. A young woman cryptically identifies a solitaire diamond ring inside and declares its value as nothing to her.
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James McJames
Baraboo, Wis
Expreta
Chicago Tribune
George Gets His Wheel On Birthday Surprise
A boy named George longed for a bicycle and prayed through the week before his birthday. Morning brought a beautiful new wheel by his bedside, and he exclaimed that the Lord would not refuse this time. His parents worried for his faith, yet the gift arrived as hoped.
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George
New York World
Not the Woman to Watch His Growth Says Refusal
In a Detroit Free Press style snippet a woman explains she has refused Blake every year for the last two decades. She says Sin was not suitable and she has not become the woman to watch his progress.
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Blake
Sin
Eante
Detroit
Irree Pivss
If you can't call write we will treat you right
A terse recruitment appeal invites readers to write if calling is unavailable, promising fair treatment and solicited correspondence across all cases or inquiries.
New Stamp Map of United States with Railroads and Towns
Printed in six colors mounted on rollers the map shows every state county and important town with railroads. A new edition includes ten half tone pictures of principal buildings of the Trans Mississippi Exposition. H F Ruees passenger agent Helena Montana.
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United States
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Budd
the I Love
girli'In
the Lead
Jewett and Other Pianos
Regina Music Boxes
Arthur P. Curtin
Helena
Montana
HOD
Sefid Me
H.F. Ruees
Puss'r
Helena, Mont
J. B. Segur
Gen'l ‘Agt
Billings
Paul Minnsapoligc
Duluth
Points
T& South
Yzjrtland
California
Japa
China Sea
Klondike
W. E. Bennett
Fes
G. Pau ST. Paul
Min
BIG Timber
Atlantic Mail
Frelight
Novi
Pacific Mail
Pullman First
Olmst Had
Eflow Arid
JAS Ighillan & CO
First Ave
Nonth Inc
Minneapolis, Minn
Ben
Tok
Lee Pares
Het Riv
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