Outcast Kaffir Kraals Beset by Lawless Whites in Cape Colony
In Zoutpansberg and Transkei districts white groups live near native reserves cut off from civilization. Degraded settlers squat on Kaffir chiefs lands, many of British descent, some for twenty years. Law and order have vanished, risking native uprisings with murder or complicity.
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Kaffir Kraals
Zoutpansberg
Transkei
Cape Colony
Johannesburg Progressive Monthly
Five Brothers Mark Fifty Years at St Michael's
Five Dewey brothers A F Dewey George Dewey L Dewey F S Dewey and J W Dewey sat in the same Cambridge Junction pew for the fiftieth anniversary of St Michael's dedication. The church organized in 1840 and records are kept by Francis S Dewey and his son John W Dewey, the current clerk.
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St. Michael's Church
Cambridge Junction
Mich
A. F. Dewey
George Dewey
L. Dewey
Dewey
J. W. Dewey
Francis 8. Dewey
John W. Dewey
Visible music via acoustic ostillograph display
Mr. Rowron has devised a device that uses a small oscillating mirror driven by the phonograph diaphragm to project a luminous curve on a screen. A second rotating mirror creates a stable image, producing a visible representation of the music being played for an audience.
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Rowron
Old Time Surgery Recalls Prechloroform London Hospital
Francis Dalton aged eighty six recalls early surgical days before chloroform. He describes the distinctive cries of patients as each class of operation was performed and notes the severity of the pain and the anesthesia challenges at the Birmingham hospital.
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Francis Dalton
Birmingham Hospital
London Graphic
Kidney Remedy Endorsed by Reader in London Graphic
A reader narrates years of kidney trouble and a severe winter attack with persistent pain and sediment in urine. After starting Valey's Kidney Remedy the pain subsided and urine returned to normal, leading to a cheerful recommendation of Foley's Kidney Remedy.
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Valey
Foley
P. M. Kirkland
Statesman on Speechwriting and Stenographers
An amused Washington Star quote describes a statesman who writes his own speeches. He rejects dictation and quips that a stenographer wastes time laughing and applauding.
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Washington Star
Young man chooses business over pleasure says Mopant youth
A Pittsburg Post quote depicts a stern parent warning the youth that life is spent on business while the youth replies that the rule is business before pleasure, reflecting a classical parental stance on duty and leisure.
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Pittsburg Post
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises 100 Dollar Reward
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh cure Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. F J Cheney & Co Toledo. Walding Kinnan Marvin endorse the firm as honest and able to fulfill obligations. Cure taken internally, affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available. Price seven cents per bottle. Sold by druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Eighth Grade Exams Graded by Polk County Board
Eighth grade examinations for Polk county were held in Dallas last week. The board of examiners met Saturday in Superintendent H. C. Seymour's office to grade the papers. Members included Professors R. R. Hill of Dallas J. B. Dunton of Ballston F. G. Crowley of Falls City and R. W. Kirk of Independence.
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Polk County
Dallas
Board of Examiners
R. R. Hill
J. B. Dunton
Ballston
F. G. Crowley
Falls City
R. W. Kirk
Independence
H. C. Seymour
Papes Diapepsin touted for quick indigestion relief
An advertisement extols Papes Diapepsin as a fast cure for indigestion and related symptoms. It claims relief within five minutes and promotes a 50 cent price for a large case. The piece also includes endorsements and mentions Electric Bitters as a trusted remedy.
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Pape
Mortgage Mystery Ends as Rector Receives Ancestral Bequest
Marcus Butterfield, ousted as rector by most of his parish, is revealed to be heir to a $200,000 fortune from an aunt. He uses the windfall to pay off the church mortgage, while the congregation hails the act as Christian generosity.
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Marcus Muttecfeld
Aniuouly
Gt. Mark's Charel
Dutterfield
Amelia Tetling
Mre Tetling
Abe
Dutterfeld
Miss Telling
Keerwick
Miss Tetling
Butterfield
Marcus
Antonius
Charles Stanton Butterfield
Tos
Anna Maria Stanton
Anna Stanton
Prescription touted as back ache remedy from New York paper
The item advertises a pretended medical mix of Fluid Extract Dandelion and other ingredients as a kidney and urinary tract remedy. A local druggist calls the formula harmless and capable, urging readers to try it, while noting its claimed benefits and availability.
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New York Daily
Onome
Enormous Fruit Crop Expected. Prune Men Prepare Contracts
Mason of the G. F. Mason Box factory predicts an enormous fruit crop next year. Prune contractors are already arranging extensive work on their dryers. Fruit men, though delaying box contracts to late in the season, show strong inquiries and confidence in a great harvest aided by snow. Confusion remains with the Salem Box Factory sale. Mason notes the Mason Box factory remains with the same ownership.
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Mr. Mason
G. F. Mason
Sajem
Mason
Salem
Mason Box
California Mecca of the Winter Tourists Recalled
The article notes California as a winter tourist Mecca with mild weather and varied hotels and stopping places, attracting visitors to its welcoming cities and landscapes under bright blue skies. It highlights the appeal for travelers from northern states seeking milder climates.
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California
California Winter Excursion Rates From Independence
Southern Pacific Co offers attractive literature on winter in California. The Independence to Los Angeles round trip is 68.90 with month limits and stopovers allowed both ways. Similar rates to all California points. For reservations and tickets contact G. A. Wilcox, Independence or William McMurray, Portland.
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California
Independence
Los Angeles
G. A. Wilcox
Wm. Mc Murray
Gen
Portland
Oregon
Independence and Monmouth Railway Schedules
Daily departures from Independence and Monmouth to Dallas with multiple trains. Train 68 leaves Independence at 10:00 am and Monmouth at 11:05 am arriving Dallas 1:00 am. Other services include 6:00 am, 6:15 am, 6:30 pm and 7:15 pm connections, plus Airlie and Inland links with varied departure times and arrivals.
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Dallas
Independence
Monmouth
Dalas
Airlie
Airiie
Dallas Dally Fe
Alrite
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Ingrediente Weill
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Yambill River
Yamhill
Sheridan
Palmer
Willamina
Scott & Butler
Butler
Bridge Street
Scroggin
Grande Rande
Gifford Pinchot
Pocatello
Southern Pacific CO
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Lustetart
Tinerty
Sit Cea Amine
A. Kramer
Independence and Monmouth Railway
Willamette Valley
H. E. Mooney
Failing Bldg
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