The Tommy Atkins of China s War
A sharp critique of the Chinese army amid the Sino Japanese conflict. The piece mocks guard changes and discipline, notes worn uniforms, rudimentary training, and widespread looting. It describes corrupt pay, phantom troops, and chaotic camps, with brutal treatment of prisoners and a culture of decorative banners over trained strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Japan
Eivil
Europe
Great Britain
Port Arthur
Yamen
Tacks in St Louis: materials and sizes explained
The article explains tack production in St Louis noting imports from Sweden for high grade iron, American soft steel, and common iron for lower grades. It mentions copper tacks, tinning, galvanizing for ship use, and sizes from half-ounce to M4-ounce. The carpet tack is an 8-ounce size and a M-ounce tack measures about 1% inches.
Empress Frederick Supports Wiesbaden Bee Society
The Dowager Empress Frederick of Germany shows interest in country life and cheese bee-keeping. She plans to become honorary president of the Wiesbaden District Bee Society to encourage peasant participation in this useful industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Germany
Wiesbaden
Campaign as a Woman Persuades and Pushes Citizens
Mary Gaird Bryan reflects on the last campaign and the omnipresent youthful campaigner. She recalls night meetings in Cleveland, crowds, and the energy of the urban turnout. The piece stresses women's interest in governance, civic education at home, and municipal reforms shaping future citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Lincoln
Jong
Foud
Cleveland
Ohio
Rome
Trajan
Gieden
Usband
Public land and mining notices from Helena Montana 1900
United States Land Office notices publish claims in Silver Bow and Summit valleys Montana. Describes locations, survey numbers, corner markers, and areas claimed or in conflict. Mentions Anaconda Copper Mining Company and various applicants with dates in June and July 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Helens
Montana
Poe
Atlin Lode
Silver Bow County
N. BE
Beara
Bree
Sur
Lode
Charles
Warren Et al
John Bull
Henry Smith
Joel Crossman
John Delaney
United States Lana
Helena
Mont
Anaconda Copper Mining Company, & Corporation
State of
John Gillie
Butte City
H. Poole
Sammie Valley
Morg
Ranse
Loneside
Tion 7
T. BN
Recorder's
Huffalo
John Noyes
Marcus Lode
Anaconda Mining Company
John M. Steward
Wes George PD. Greene
Register
Samuel Barker, Jr
Louise Lode
Summit Valley
Recorder's Office
State of Montana
Boston & Montana Consolidated Copper & Silver Mining Company
Montana Copper Company
Alfred Wartenweiler
Mat Lode
Joel W. Runson
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Tommy Atkins
England
Sam
Chicago Tribune
Kansas City
ST. Louie
Empress Frederick
Peking
Mary Gaird Bryan
RS Brya
George
Chicago
Samuel Barker
Wes
Applicans
George D. Greene
Cbetinate Saat
Seahoe Meader
Inter Mountain
THE
Yellowstone
Cinnabar
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