Leopard Hunter’s Two Close Encounters in Bechuanaland
An armored wanderer recalls trekking Bechuanaland with an irregular cavalry force led by Col. Methuen. He tracks leopards along the Orange River, kills a mother and cubs, and evasively stalks another group while fending off attacks by using a homemade squib and a dog. He recounts prior leopard encounters, dog losses, and a dramatic close-quarters rifle action amid veldt, thorns, and river spray.
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Bechuanaland
Col. Methuen
Mafeking
Kimberley
Orange River
America
Cape Town
Rio de Janeiro
Alabama
Florida
Bereabouts
Gome
Hope Town
California Fig Syrup Co Promotes Purity of Product
The company touts full disclosure and strict manufacture standards for Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, claiming purity and uniformity as proven by their method. It urges purchase only from the California Fig Syrup Co through leading druggists. The piece notes nationwide TB activity with 280 associations and 300 sanatoria and hospitals as of May 1.
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California Fig Syrup Co
California
Athletic boasting and patent remedies in a quirky ad page
A collage of old time quips and ads. A boast about pulling 90 gallons from a well contrasts with a river boat claim. Souders' vanilla extract markets in 16 15 and 25 cent bottles. Hamlin’s Wizard Oil promises quick relief for joints. Mrs Winslow’s soothing oil aids teething. Alimony noted as eye opening.
Woman cites Pinkham remedy as cure for female ills
Adrian Ga reader Lena V Henry writes she suffered from a female weakness and disease and was advised to have an operation. After using L. H. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports improvement and urges others to consider the remedy over surgery.
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Adrian, Ga
L. E. Pinkham
Lena V. Henry
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Percy Selous
Eigen
South Africa
Cubs
Ami
Savage Beast
Etcvay Am
Fasser
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
Washington
United States
Lydia E.pinkham
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