Life story of de Wet bold Boer general and his foes
A portrait of Christiaan de Wet, praised as a fearless central figure in the Boer War. The article cites his leadership, opposition to English teaching at Grey College, influence in the Volksraad, and early 1896 presidential support for Steyn. It notes his tactical unpredictability, Robin Hood-like persona, and revered status among both allies and foes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dimasel
Grey College
Bloemfontein
de Wet
Hollander
Einglish
Volksraad
Entitren
Pree Btarte
Steyn
Free State
Transvaal
Free Statera
Natal
Robin Hood
Tommy Atking
Kipling's Women and World View in Modern Culture
A Modern Culture Magazine piece reviews Kipling's portrayal of women and humanity, praising his sympathetic yet fearless treatment of female characters and broader human forces. The article contrasts American and Anglo Indian girls, noting American wit and capability as described in his work.
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Armazon
Rudy and
Kipling
Mulvaney
Wes
Ike
Lfe
Wim
Theie
Devonshire
London
Mihose
America
Modern Culture Magazine
De Wet profile reveals fierce anti British stance and farming roots
The article traces Christian De Wet from a farm near Dewetsdorp in the Orange Free State to Boer general in the Transvaal War. It notes his limited schooling, successful farming, marriage to a Donper family, numerous children, and lifelong hatred of England. It details his battles at Laing's Nek and Majuba, his return to farm life, and his role in the Volksraad amid antiBritish sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge University
Thor
Christian de Wet
Cambridge
Aman
Christin de Wet
Dewetsdorp
Grange River
Orange Bree State
de Wet
Itecume
Toenfontein
Sotannvalnye
Ghvat ByMats
Transvaal
Jouperk
Natal
Laing
Nek
Ingogo River
Dajuta
Majuba
Maroc
Masion
Peice
Nis
Oll
Tom
Donper
Free State Volksraad
Rundzaal Mt Bloemfontein
England
Speech That Sealed The Fate Of A Rising Star
A hesitant speaker faced an amused courtroom audience and stammered aloud Gentlemen of the jury. He recovered and delivered a brilliant impassioned peroration that won the crowd and marked his rise, a moment cited by Collier's Weekly as a defining early achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier’s Weekly
Taku in 1858 Sunroom officer recalls brutal siege
Vice-Admiral Kennedy recounts a Sunroom officer’s letters to his Midlands parson father and the brutal assault on the Taku forts during the 1858 siege. He describes mud, storming boats, and a head Mandarin slain as soldiers closed on the fortifications.
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Kennedy
Midlands
Ademira
Denton
Myler Avigiral
M. Beyv
Miorseback
The Value of Sports The Future
Prof. Arthur D. Hadley argues that athletes deserve support but condemns professionalism and betting in intercollegiate contests. He urges clear rules and a moral, gain-free love of honor to cultivate sound university life through athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur D. Hadley
Yate
Tam
Thia
America
Unis
Biled
Athletic discipline shapes college life beyond sport
The author argues athletic programs influence college culture beyond wins and losses. He warns against excessive betting and lavish spending while stressing that moral training and disciplined effort from athletes lift the campus spirit and guide broader student conduct.
China Sought New God in Ming Era Mission
A fragmentary account describes a Ming dynasty effort to summon a reincarnate god from a distant realm. Emperors and scholars led a grand cavalcade with camels, silks, ivory, and incense, traveling along the coast toward a promised divine presence to restore true faith in China. The narrative recounts Confucian influence and ceremonial aims amid a quest for spiritual renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
London
Thordie
Marena Aureling Antunius
Piilowes
Ming
Eouensinas
Tar Weil
Phis
Ienary
Jong
Ching
The Great Coat at Heating W W Watson Campaign Tale
From the Didlinapolvis Journal comes a September notice about Mr Watson’s woolen coat, his long campaign path, and a curious incident at a dinner where his footwear drew attention. The report notes public interest and a surprising vote tally difference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Didlinapolvis
Unlim Bo Hunt
Whale of Taian
Watson
W. B. Hitman
Congress
Mtr
Hernan
Wuiteou Lauwhinly
Jovin
Helin
Ingenious man of letters guest in Normandy hotel
A seaside sage and a young trifles writer stay at a primitive Normandy hotel. The elder asks the host to charge as little as possible for his young colleague and later insists the bill not exceed his junior’s, since “boys like that are no Rey touchy.”
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Normandy
Minha
Pittsburg
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Toyal
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Sanna
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Lexington
Clay
Taku
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Ameren College
President Hadley
YALE
Ay Edgar Meld
India
Jeni Ao
Jim Watson
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