The Risks of War and Military Losses in Historical Conflicts
An analysis compares England’s losses in South Africa with earlier wars, noting higher casualties against less-developed foes. It cites disease and climate as major killers in Cuba and the Philippines, discusses rapid fire rifles, naval gun effectiveness, and historic battle data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
South Africa
Spain
Philippines
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Totalistian
Toss
Geermins
Peninsular
Tsong
Sin Sebastian
Ibo
Salamanca
War Song Recited Amid Tugela River Clash
A historical note describes after Gen Buller crossed the Tugela the British heard Boer singers from hill to hill. It recalls Frederick the Great and cites a Boer war song praising burgher unity from the Orange River to Limpopo, calling to battle and defending homeland against despot rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buller
Tugela
Frederick the Great
Orange River
Limpopo
Freeman
Homeseekers Excursions Via Ohio Central Lines
Tickets go on sale February 6 and 20 March 6 and 20 and April 3 with routes in the South Southwest West and Northwest. Agents include John Moores Toledo Columbus Findlay and Charleston West Virginia and K M Ry in Charleston. Also money to loan on long time at low interest. inquire of T W McClure at the Armory February 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasatrical
Ole Central Lines
John
T W McClure
Cuba
Florida
Gulf Coast
Agta
Warren J. Lynch
Gen. P. & Tkt. Agt
W P Deppe
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Report
The council met in regular session last Monday night with Mayor Van Heyde and councilmen Hart Dame Chesebrough Perkins and VMecrutre present. Bills allowed include labor on streets and hauling, coal purchases, salary appropriations, and other street and fire department expenses. Amos Bixby declined to serve as counterman, and Amos Gabbs resigned. Amos Bixby authorized to sue the Northern Shutt road for due tolls while vacancy remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Heyde
Hart
Dame
Chesebrough
Perkins
Vmecrutre
Tolin Weishaker
Wim Shellhouse
Bell
Clay Nye
Ttam
H Snyder
Jack Greno
W.te Sasyder
Robert Drake
Laughlin
A Rheumatism Cure Trial Report
A reader recalls trying Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and claiming quick relief after following directions. The testimonial cites personal faith in medicines as low but notes a week of use cured the ailment, with no further trouble since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J LD Ewing
Nickel Plate Road Advertises Through Express Service
The Nickel Plate Road promotes itself as the peoples route offering best service at low rates. A peerless trio of through express trams daily and palace sleeping cars highlight its elegant equipment and unmatched Gruffoy car service as the core of its success.
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Palace
Cucumber Pests and Harvesting Tips From Mr Johnson
Mr Johnson notes pests threaten cucumbers in small plantings but not in large acreages. A sand plaster spray at about seventy five cents for two hundred pounds can deter pests. Also discussed are harvesting practices and a note on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cold preventive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
New Writers Sought by Ladies' Home Journal Manuscript Bureau
The Ladies' Home Journal reports accepting eighty of many submitted manuscripts after careful review. The bureau, though costly, aims to discover new talent and maintain a high standard that pays competitors with remuneration comparable to established writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fogist
Ladies’ Home Journal
Ladies’ Rome Journal
The Modern Mother and Her Son in the Home Journal
A reflection contrasts the Victorian mother with today’s modern mother who juggles politics, civic duties, missions, art, and literature. The piece laments the loss of the mother’s intimate religious influence while praising her broad public responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Springville Gossip Notes Local Visits and Inquiries
Wm. King of Alvada visited Springville last Thursday. Fred and Harry Dible work for Jay Lerner cutting wood. Miss Angie Nims of Bellevue visits cousin Miss Lucile Roynon. Rev. Sherrick the pastor is ill with grippe. Mrs. Etta Dible returned from Kenton with cousin Miss Alth Dible. W. C. Johnson sought ground in Springville for pickle-raising factory at Carey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. King
Alvada
Springville
Fred
Harry Dible
Jay Lerner
Angie Nims
Bellevue
Lucile Roynon
Sherrick
Etta Dible
Kenton
Alth Dible
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Ag Sitet Mer
Carey Lodge
No. 407
of the Order
T. W. McClure
Grand Lodge
T. D. Woodworth
W. J. Baker
David Cramer
Jacob Stief
J. J. Wisebaker
Theo. Harris
N.G
H. A. Kear
McClure
E G Laughlin
S&s. J Taylor
Odd Fellowship
GL Snyder
Transvaal Woldslied
Cape
Natal
W. H. Snyder
Jackson
Carey Flouring Mill
Hocking Valley Railroad
Main St
Big Four Railroad
King of Reference
Werner
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Ton
J. D. Ewing
Homeseekers
Ohio Central Lines
the Armory
Shropshire
Lamb and
Carey, Oh’o
Levi Hine
City Council
The
Nickel Plate Road
Chamberlain
J 1D
Ewing
W. C. Johnson
Carey
Agnes Wallace
Armory
State
Young Men‘s Christian Association
Findlay
Elizabeth M Roige
Alvin Rose
United Brethren Church
Peple
Ives
van Wert
Thirer
Cos Hawkins
Sycamore
White *Rauet Company
FC Pper
Sadusky
Tpawains
Trindaget
Opert House
Faust
Coed Tech
Sandusky
Geode
Therause
Khitchen
Goodrich
Aho
Uncle Toms Cabin
C.G Phillips
Daley Evas
Liere
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