The Anglo Boer War Origins and Key Campaigns
A historical survey traces the Anglo Boer War to the Jameson raid and Kruger's ultimatum. It covers early battles at Dundee Elandslaagte Rietfontein Farquhar’s Farm Ladysmith Mafeking Kimberley and the reliefs by Roberts and Kitchener, the Boer surrender timeline, and the postwar occupation shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dundes
Symona
Elandslaagte
Riefontein
Dundee
Farquhar
Nicholson's
Natal
Ladysmith
Kruger
London
Joubert
Kimberley
Colenso
Portance
French
Cronje
St Helena
Huller
Bloemfontein
Joubart
Pretoria
Prinsloo
The Great South African Struggle and Its Tragic Features
A historical overview listing chief actors of the Boer War era including Lord Salisbury Milner Roberts and Kitchener, presidents Kruger and Steyn, generals De Wet Delarey Cronje and Joubert, with key incidents such as Stormberg Magersfontein and Colenso. Mentions surrender at Paardeberg and peace terms May 1902, costs and casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruger
Durban
Marseilles
Transvaal
Lord Roberts
England
Kitchener
Botha
Christian de Wet
Delarey
de Wet
Lord Salisbury
Great Britain and Ireland
Lord Milner
South Africa
Lord Kitchener
French
Ian Hamilton
Bruce Hamilton
Tucker
Kekewlen
Kroger
South African Rrepublic
Steyn
Orange Free State
Schalk-Hurger
Joubert Idend
Jas Kotha
Cronje
Voljoen
Kritslager
Stormberg
Magersfontely
Colenso
Wee
Redvers Buller
Lord Kitebeper
Staf
Splou Kop
Hoberts
Paardeberg
Bloemfontein
Pretoria
Lie
Joubert
Liev
Irinslow
Zululand
Methuen
Cecil Rhodes
Disfigured Skin and Scrofula Warn of Havoc
A fragment discusses disfigured skin, fasted muscles, and decaying bones, noting scrofula as capable of such harm. It describes neck bunches, eye inflammations, catarrh, and general debility, and mentions radical cures with Hood's Powders. The text is an obsolete medical advertisement fragment.
Divorcees get more alimony in divorce claims
A San Francisco Town Talk excerpt notes Mamie is twice as happy since her divorce after a husband previously allowed thirty dollars a month, now sixty dollars in alimony. The fragment references nervous fits after Ter Kline's threat and a 2.00 trial bot, with stray lines about Philadelphia and New York Times cartoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie
San Francisco
Java
Ter Kline
Sorwe Desterer
Seoudoc
de Row Rose Bedardhst
Philadelphia
Poison Oak and Ivy Warn of Lingering Plant Danger
Poison oak and poison ivy are among the best known dangerous wild plants. Touching them causes swelling intense itching and skin burning. Eruptions fade but poison travels in the blood returning at intervals in more aggravated form. The poison can linger for years and must be forced out of the blood for a permanent cure.
Swift Specific Cure Promoted for Poison Oak and Skin Diseases
A public notice extols a herbal remedy claiming to cure Poison Oak and related skin diseases. It recounts a case of Atlanta Gas Light Co bookkeeper H. M. Marshall poisoned by Poison Oak, who allegedly improved after taking multiple bottles of the product and avoiding salves. The ad promises free physician advice and a complimentary booklet from The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Marshall
Atlanta (Ga
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Wise woman notes cooks vary with character traits
A quoted New York Times remark says cooks tailor dishes to individual traits. A theatrical chef may produce bland meals, while a peppery cook stands out as a notable personality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Yankee methods gall Europe at Prague fair
At the Bohemian agricultural and implement fair McCormick Harvesting Machine Company of Chicago displayed reapers mowers and binders and monopolized visitor attention. German and Austrian firms complained of underhand methods but police declined to intervene. Americans secured 90 percent of orders, sparking fears of a riot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Prague
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company of
Chicago
McCormick Company
Open All Night Sign Beside Savannah Saloons
J B Joseph recalls touring the South and laughs at Savannah's Georgia Central Station. He notes the area is ringed by many saloons and observes a prominent sign declaring a saloon as open all night illuminating the street scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
J. B. Joseph
Georgia Central
Savannah
Monopole Brand Groceries Emphasized in Ad
A reader letter notes long office hours in skyscrapers and scarce time on street level. The ad promotes Hamlin's Wizard Of as a cure for many ailments and Monopole Syrup. It praises Monopole Plate powder with mercury for silver polish, warns of danger, and claims Monopole Groceries offer the finest goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Grave joke about buried in himself quoted line
A short quip features a grave humor exchange noting a person looks grave because he is buried in himself, playing on the double meaning of grave and internal preoccupation.
It Cures While You Walk Foot-Lave Trial Package
A vintage product notice claims It Cures While You Walk through Foot-Lave to heal sore, swollen, hot, and aching feet. The ad touts a remedy that tightens shoes and provides relief, urging readers to request a trial package by mail from Allen & Olmsted of LeRoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen & Olmsted
LeRoy
Coral as a Shell of Lime Inhabited by Animal
Description states coral is a shell of lime carbonate inhabited by an animal. The organism can be readily detected under the microscope in any live coral sample freshly taken from the water.
Figures for Farmers Twine Economics and Trade Impacts
The farmer seeks satisfaction and economy in twine. Pure Manila 650 feet per pound ties more bundles at lower cost than rivals. Estimated per acre costs at 400 bundles: Manila 650 ft/lb 19.7c, Manila 600 ft/lb 20c, Sisal Standard 500 ft/lb 21.5c. Eastern manufacturers influence fibre prices, but 650 foot Manila proves cheapest, aiding trade with the Philippines and Pacific market growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Siswl
Come Eastern
Portland
Oregon
Fastern Farm
Yucatan
Philippines
Pacific
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Beqing
Raid SY Or. Jameson
Nata
Regivaias
Sali
Dr. Jameson
Berty
Buller
Sedvers Buller
War
Cape Colony
Modder River
Paul Kruger
South African Republic
Great Britain
Republis
Range Free State
Rhodes
Col. Bades-Powell
Red
Mafeking
Ladyemith
Ton Shergies
Bri
General White
Symons
Dunder
Klandslaagte
Baden-Powell
Modder
Gatacre
Wauchope
Spyfontain
Ith
Tugela
Roberts
Cers
Emeres
Gret Im
Schoeppers
Lord Methuen
Keitzinger
Arma
General Joubemt
Pall Kruger
Ceylon
St. Helena
Bermuda
Cape
CAVA
Hood
Teddy
Pat
Europe
McCormick Reapers
Manhattan
Teipher
Hamlin
Ing
Hell Brand
Nes
Hipeenines Fates
Clover Seaf
Sisal & Standard
Ayer
Bottie
J.C. Aver CO
Lowell, Mass
Mrs. Winslow
Greece
O. K
Metormick
A.W. Boyvlan
Metormick Harvesting Machine Co
Gregon
Milwaukee Mower
J. A. Preeman
East Water St
Orbuon
Walter A. Wood and
Minnie Extras
Bishop Scott Academ
Arthur C. Newill
Luamberson
Ore
Portland Trust Company OF
Benj
J. Cones
Portland Trust Company OF Orecion
Third Street
Castoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
Potts Washington
Idaho
Mitchell
General Ageota
Williams Keeley Institute
P.M. UO
Tuen
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