The Ricksha Boy and the Emperor's Devotion
In Yokohama a famed ricksha boy named Obama volunteers for battle as the Mikado calls, earning fame and the General's praise. He singlehandedly guards a fuse to storm the gate at Pekin, dies in the effort, and is mourned by a Japanese maiden awaiting his return. Captain Obama survives, and his devotion to Emperor and beloved endures amid the siege and victory.
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Avon
Yokohama
Obama
Mae
Pekin
Ricksha
Obamas
Emperor
Ricksha Boy
Wheat growing in the Argentine Republic
The Argentine Republic rivals Canada and Russia as a wheat supplier to Britain though behind the United States. Official data show 1903 04 area of 10 485 000 acres with preliminary last year production of 3 700 000 tons. Production centers shift south west toward Buenos Aires and southern Santa Fe with costs per bushel ranging 1s 9d to 2s 3d, labor patterns vary, and a share system governs many tenant farms. Railway shelters ensure storage while trucks and port logistics affect shipments.
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Argentine Republic
United States
Great Britain
Canada
Russia
Republic
Santa Fe
Buenos Ayres
Santa Fa
Amother
Williams
Argentina
Italy
Spain
Europe
Provinces
M. Lahitte
Direc
Tes
Statistics
Atgriculture
Thornhill Street and Armstrong Street Bricks Advertisement
An advertisement listing bricks and street names Thornhill Street, Armstrong Street, General?dt on the page. The fragment emphasizes brick sales and street references with minimal context.
Wright and Blacksmith Business Taken Over
The undersigned informs the public of taking over the Wright and Blacksmith business from F G Armstrong and offers lorries drays spring carts horse shoeing and general blacksmithing on notice and reasonable terms.
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Wright
F. G. Armstrong
Firewood Business Change Sparks Geraldton Supply
Haiving purchased the Firewood Business Plant and Machinery of Mr. F G Armstrong notifies the public in Geraldton that he is now prepared to supply firewood to any length from this yard and his old yard in Durlacher Street.
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F. G. Armstrong
Geraldton
Durlacher Street
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the Ricksha Boy
W. R. Calvert
Jenner & Haffner
Thornhill-Street
Armstrong - Street
Guss
Armstrong
Fitzpatrick & Nicholas
Singer Cos
Eluanon Street
Se Ironworkers
T. Johnston
Oprie
WREA
The
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