Boer Patriots in South Africa Fight for Liberty and Survival
A long analysis compares Boer and British forces, arguing that geography, morale, and homeland familiarity favor the Boers yet suggest overwhelming odds favor a larger power. It traces historic precedents from Troy to Holland and Spain to illustrate that small but persistent defenses often yield to stronger states, while noting Boer women reportedly enlisting and international sympathy but limited aid.
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Vietory
Poland -Bettween
Prussia
Austria
Russiay
Catherine of Russia
Frederick the Great
Maria Theresa
Russia
Kosci
Usko
Holland
Netherlands
Philip II
Spain
Borneo
Java
Sumatra
Molucca
Celebes
Troy
Carthage
Rome
Poland
Mexico
Central
South America
America
Florida
Columbus
Vespuect
Pinzones
Cortes
Pizarro
de’ Soto
West Indies
Peru
Napoleon Bonaparte
Joseph
United States
Europe
New World
Frederick
ROBER
New Guimpe Styles Enhance Underwear and Bodice Flair
Fashion notes describe the rise of guimpes as fashionable additions to bodices. Fabrics include China silk, lawn, liberty silk, and sarah with fine tucks. Styles feature ribbon velvet, colored satin, and pale blue mauve combos. Guimpes may use wide ribbon and insertion, sewn to a light foundation, tripling as a chic, adjustable update to simple gowns.
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Sarah
Dresses For Girls With Tucked Organdie Styles
The article describes ladies dresses for girls featuring white tucked organdie skirts with narrow white satin ribbon edges and ruffles. It notes tucked waists, grouped tucks, and half inch spacing, plus house coats with fitted armholes. Graduation dresses will be pretty with trimmed skirts and small waists, using thin materials and affordable substitutes like white oriental silk at about 17 cents a yard.
Only Woman in Our Army Dr Anita Newcomb McGee
Dr Anita Newcomb McGee heads the army nurse corps under Surgeon General Sternberg. She is the only woman officer in U S army service, holds first lieutenant rank with shoulder straps, and is vice president of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her father is Professor Simon Newcomb and husband Professor W J McGee. She studied at Cambridge, Geneva, Columbia and Johns Hopkins.
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War Department
Anita Newcomb
McGee
Sternberg
United States Army
Navy
Daughters of the
John Bull
Simon Newcomb
W. J. McGee
American Bureau of Ethnology
Cambridge University
England
University of Geneva
Columbia University
Washington
Johns Hopkins University
Pocket Frock Styles Inspire New Accessory Trends
The article notes evolving pocket substitutes for frocks, describing bags hung at the side or carried in the hand with delight. It highlights suede creations dyed to match the dress and worn around the waist with long gold chains, reflecting contemporary fashion ideas.
Patent Leather Care Guide for Shoes
Patent leather needs careful upkeep to stay smart. Rub in a small amount of salad oil before wear to prevent cracking, then polish with a soft cloth. Do not dry with heat as it can harden and crack the leather.
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South Africa
Napoleoni
Ladysmith
Spion Kop
Cesc
the. v
Homer
Africa
Macedon
Syria
Gaul
Britain
Arabia
Egypt
North Africa
Mediterranean
France
Charles Martel
Itu
Mingland
Great Britain
Orange Free State
Philadelphia
Akeninates Mare
Wen Oarop
Swamy
Midian
Pra
Cape
Hhavge
Alread
Napoleon ‘Bonaparte
Bonaparte
Algiers
Sue Werlor
Atchankana
Ferdinand
Hidalgo
Chile
Venezuela
Usider Bolivar
Republic
Colombia
New ‘Granada
Ecador
Cuba
Porto
Rico
Seforc
Evening’ ‘Herald
Pelephone’ Wiz
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