Destruction Imagined For Johannesburg Mines Under Boer Siege
The article envisions a Boer assault on Pretoria and Johannesburg, detailing a planned electrical detonating scheme to wipe out the Witwatersrand mines. It describes President Kruger’s forces and the potential demolition of Johannesburg’s wealth and infrastructure.
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Uncle Sam and Slavery in Mohammedan Lands
Henry Dwight discusses Uncle Sam’s legacy of slavery in the Sulu islands and Mohammedan slavery, arguing for forceful action to end raids while noting religious and cultural constraints. He contrasts Western views with Turkish and Moorish practices, cites Turkish observations of slave girls and an older enslaved woman, and argues for a balanced view of slavery’s social impact and the dangers of abrupt liberation.
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Farmers Plan Systematic Fight on Prairie Doxs in Kansas
Prairie dogs are spreading rapidly in Western Kansas and harming cattlemen and farmers. An Oberlin correspondent to the Kansas City Star notes their grazing damage, including ruined grass, corn, cane, and millet. Best eradication methods cited are strychnine poisoning or bisulphide of carbon in burrows with capped entrances.
An American Fable and Paris Exposition Cautionary Note
A fragmented tale recalls an owl's misjudged boast and a peasant's rebuke about silence. It closes with a Paris exposition warning from a New York resident, noting inflated prices, delays, and advice to avoid visiting before July.
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Insurance Seeker Appeals For Immediate Fire Insurance
A man during a northern railroad area fire asks an insurance office to arrange immediate coverage as embers fly. The clerk records the call, noting the buyer’s urgent intent amid the blaze and wind. The incident ends with a remark on the insured’s faith in insurers. A separate note mentions a linguist claiming a common 200–300 ancient Chinese roots base for many languages.
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A Woman's Reason Temper Sparks Novel Burning Joke
Detroit Free Press quotes a quip about Katherine's fiery temper. The joke ties her anger at a book character to tossing the novel into the fire, illustrating a witty comment on reading habits.
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