The Indomitable Scot by Davia Christie Murrey
A reflective essay on Scottish character, contrasting extremes among Scots from courage and piety to hypocrisy and reserve. The author relives Burns and Ayrshire influences, notes Puritan restraint, and praises Scottish fortitude, sociability, and expansive global reach of Scots abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davia Christie Murrey
Louis Stevenson
Cheviots
Burns
Motherwell
Ayrshire
Matto
Archibald Forbes
Scotland
North Britain
Karn Weller
Edinburgh
Sir Waller
Margaret Ogilvie
Carlyle
George Macdonald
Willie
Christendee
Rob
Allan
Tweed
Tom Somal
Australia and Britain won’t secede. alliance endures
The piece argues that Australia will stay within the British Empire despite friction with London. It notes Canada’s loyalty even in disputes and cites Sir Edward Grey’s conciliatory stance. It asserts Australia seeks autonomy within the empire, not independence, and warns against fear of collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Dominion of Canada
Canada
Britannia
Edward Grey
Deakin
Englan
Sir Edward
Australia
Don'ts for Chicago Shoppers in Christmas Crowds
The piece cites Chicagoans warning about purse snatchers and pickpockets in the shopping crush. Chief Collins urges women to stay alert and avoid lingering at counters, screamings, and late returns to deter thieves, noting more hold ups after dark than daytime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Cure for spotted fever claimed by Vienna doctors
Vienna doctors say they have discovered a cure for spotted fever by constricting the lower extremities to reduce blood flow to the heart and using a new serum. An official Belfast report states the fever has caused 200 deaths there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
China
India
Lastralas
Cape
United States
Canada
Vienna
Belfast
Rab Soutar's Spring Scraper and Whitewash Tale
Rab Soutar narrates a chaotic spring day in a Scottish household. He endures wind and work as his wife pressurizes him to help with chores, including whitening the ceilings. A mishap with a pail causes a comic mishap, leaving him covered in whitening yet finishing the job, muttering about his lot as a husband and provider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenland
Marget
Jimsie
Margit
Marching 42nd at Ordahsu Aimed Wrath of Pipes and Brigadier
An account from the March Cornhill recalls Col. McLeod and the 42nd Highlanders delaying to line up in parade before advancing under Sir Archibald Alison at Ordahsu near Kumasi. The Pipes urged the men forward as they drove Ashanti resistance, cheering brigadier and winning village after village. The dash ended with the Ashantis fleeing Kumasi in disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Alison
Ashanti
Cornhill
Kumasi
Ordahsu
Col. McLeod
42Nd
Amoaful
Aldershot
Garnet
Sir Archibald
Weel Dune
Lim
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Chicago Chronicle
Chicago
Rab Soutar
Kirk
People’s Journal
Kumast
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