War weariness and Boer demoralization after Roberts advance
London May 14 reports from multiple correspondents that the war is practically over with the Boers demoralized and retreating toward the Vaal frontier. President Kruger vows to continue the struggle while Lord Roberts advances, increasing pressure on Pretoria and Kroonstadt.
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London
Daily Chronicle
Nstadt
Lord Berts
Kroonstadt
Arket Place
Om Kroonstadt
Rd Roberts
Boschland
Constadt
Steyn
Aving
Lord Roberts
Kanahar
The
Times
Standard
Durban
Genral
Hunter
Vaal
Bloemfontein
Rundle
Ladybrand
General Brabant
Vident Steyn
Hollowell
Afeking
Transaal
Pretoria
Edenburg
Ess
Stone Hill
Biggarsberg
Helpmaakar
Boers Attack Mafeking Reported Amid Fire and Destruction
A May 12 bulletin from Pretoria notes heavy rifle and cannon fire at Mafeking with the Kaffir location in flames and completely destroyed within an hour. By 10 o’clock locals reported quiet. An Afrikander meeting urged government arms and faster action by officials.
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Mafeking
Pretoria
Malopo
Intion
Naval Appropriation Debates and Armor Factory Proposals
Senate discussions over the naval appropriation bill focused on armor and armament with proposals for a government armor plant debated. House actions included private pension bills, contest rulings on Pearson Crawford in North Carolina, and passage of a general deficiency bill and the free homes measure.
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Senate
House
Committee On Claims
Pearson Vs. Crawford
North Carolina
Pearson
Clark
Mon
Chandler
Sewell
Gallinger
Minnesota
National Park
Crawford
N. C
Lodge
Mass
United States Navy
Daniel
Allison
Spooner
Hale
Wisconsin
Maine
Germany
Grain and live stock markets report mixed gains
May 14 Caroaco markets show July wheat up 4 to 5 percent on firm cables dry weather in the northwest and damage reports. Corn and oats show slight changes while provisions rise marginally. Chicago live stock records recount cattle, hogs, and sheep with varied prices across categories and regions.
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Caroaco
Kansas City Live Stock Market Report May 14
Kansas City cattle receipts around 11,000 with lightweights steady, heavies higher. Prices show native steers 4.73 to 5.10, stockers 4.50 to 5.00, butchers cows 3.40 to 4.85, fed westerns 4.60 to 4.80, Texans 4.15 to 4.70. hogs 4.00 to 4.59, sheep receipts 7,200 with options steady to 10 cents lower. Colorado wool lambs 6.8 to 8.95, clipped lambs 5.00 to 6.80, clipped Texans 4.80 to 5.00.
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Chicago
Carcano
Texas Fed
Texas
Isambe
Kansas City
Colorado
South Omaha Live Stock Market Report May 10
Cattle receipts 4,600. Prices drifted 110c lower at mid session then nearly steady. Alive beef steers 4.25 to 5.25, cows and heifers 38.70 to 64.80, canners 2.24 to 8.60, stockers and feeders stronger 8.75 to 65.25, calves listed with mixed quotes.
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South Omaha
Bourh
Omaha
Uncle Law's Trees and Forest Reserves in the Southwest
Government forestry work in Arizona and New Mexico is showcased with forest reservations spanning 46 million acres. Superintendent W H Britain oversees 43 forest rangers who patrol, build roads, and fight fires amid petrified trees and proposed national park status for Arizona's petrified forests.
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Arizona
New Mexico
United States
Division of Forestry
Gifford Pinchot
W. H. Britain
Linot
Uncle Sam
Grand Canyon
San Francisco Mountain
Prescott
Black Mesa
Pecos
Gila
Bank Reservation
Washington
San Francisco Mountain Reservation
Crook
Mountain Meadow
Britain
J. D. Benedict
Muscogee
L. T
Wittraw R. Barrier
Revenge of the Danaldes science experiment described
A household science demonstration follows dinner, using two glasses of water and milk. A stretched tulle cap seals the water glass, allowing upside down handling so no water escapes, then milk and water exchange proceed, ending with the lower glass full of water and the upper glass full of milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danaus
Roland Receives Shingles Instead Of Toy Tools
A mother comforts little Roland who is teased by older boys for being small. She helps him whittle with wood, then consoles him as his brothers Fred and Charlie face remorse. For Christmas Roland receives a workbench and a bundle of shingles as his main gift.
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Mamma
Roland
Fred
Charlie
A Gentle Gesture From Harry Edmond To Giles The Huckster
Harry Edmond apologizes with a smile after bumping an old man. He returns the cane and asks forgiveness, then defends his kindness with the line that true gentlemen treat all people with respect regardless of attire or occupation.
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Harry Edmond
Harry
Charles Gray
Old Giles
Tin tube with funnel shape and viewing end
A 30 foot long tin funnel tube with 9 inch broad end and a black interior. It includes a clear thick bottom glass piece weighted by a lead ring. Immersed in water it reveals remarkable depths to the observer.
Poetic fragments of a lullaby and night imagery
A series of lyrical lines describe a small blue pigeon with velvet eyes sleeping as a mother bird sways in a nest high above. A silver star with a tinkling song calls and a gold moonbeam softly enters through a window, adding dreamlike, musical imagery to the night.
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Azo
Pueblo Sane
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St. Joseph
L. Pet
Philadelphia
Ae “i
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Jonis
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New York
Cincinnati
Wilds
Milwaukee
Indianan'tis
Cleveland
Minneapolis
Detroit
Uncle Law
Magnolia Cemetery
Charleston
Ronald
Morugr
Bradfield Regulator.Company
Atlanta,Ga
Otrom Wits
Politan National Bank
Nental
Nationa Bank
Rosenba
Werner
Webster’s Dictionary
Western
Asia
Europe
Noah Webster
U.S. Naval
Yacht Club
Heme
Saalfield Pub
Akron
Ohio
Dillon, Montana
Burlington
Marius
Martius” “Maximus
Metellus
Pullman Company
St. Louis
Aepers Daily
Ogden
Salt Lake City
W. Temple
B. R. Watson
R. F. Nesten
Trav. Pass. & Freight Agt
Ray- Kever
Sir Stordees
Warren St
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