Chronology of the South African War 1899 1902
A dated chronology tracks key events from the 1899 ultimatum and Boer invasion through sieges at Ladysmith Mafeking and Kimberley, major battles and surrenders, to 1902 peace terms. It also outlines causes including Uitlander grievances, Jameson raid, and British policy shifts under Roberts and Kitchener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruger
Kovers
Natal
Ladysmith
Buller
Seat of War
Kimberley
Mafeking
Moder River
Gatacre
Stormburg
Wauchope
Sypfontein
Tugela
Lord Roberts
Africa
South Africa
Transvaal
Cape
West Indies
London
Paul Kruger
Johannesburg
Great Britain
Cape Colony
Pretoria
Free State
Steyn
Republic
Talana Hill
Elandslaagte
Cronje
Baden-Powell
Cecil Rhodes
Diamond Mining Company
Lombard
Lord Methuen
Magersfontein
Peter's Hill
Lord Dundonald
Methuen
French
Paardeberg
Lord Kitchener
Bloemfontein
Gen
Brinsleo
Europe
England
Dewet
Delarey
Botha
Schalk-Burger
Alarming Thought on Liquid Air Ocean Depth
A thought experiment imagines if extreme cold turned the atmosphere to liquid air, creating a global sea about 35 feet deep across the entire surface of the Earth. The idea emphasizes the dramatic consequences of extreme temperatures and phase changes for planetary oceans.
Location of New Boer Republics
The map outlines two Boer founded republics distant from Pretoria. Piet de Villairs leads Langeberg with Beyers commanding the northern Transvaal state. One includes part of German territory, though the dispatch from London omits this republic’s name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Piet de Villairs
Langeberg
Beyers
Transvaal
London
The Laundry Check Describes Chinese Laundry Records System
A detailed look at Chinese laundry practices shows how customers are identified by ideographs for daily facts like moon or lion, with half tickets and day books linking items to phrases such as moon and lion plus numbered tags. Humorous Western name renderings appear, and the piece notes smooth business despite language barriers, alongside a brief ad for Mother Gray’s powders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Various Advertisements and Humorous Vignettes in a 19th Century Paper
A collage of small items appears including STail's Catarrh Cure priced 75c, a mother scolding Bobbie, a gag about a boy named Bobbie, a poultry business pitch, medical teething remedy, and quips about a man with a purse. Also travel promos: one fare plus dollar round trips from Chicago to several eastern and midwestern cities, with sale dates and agent contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Boston
Mass
Portland
Providence
R. I
Adams St
Ill
Santa Fe
Colorado
St Louis
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Missouri
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
J. P. Hall
Denver
Peruna Tonic Claimed Efficient by Nurse Testimony
A nurse from Chicago testifies Peruna is the finest tonic for recovery after serious illness, noting faster relief and renewed vigor versus other tonics. Dr Hartman offers free treatment for eligible female catarrhal cases this summer via The Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicago
Ill
Monroe St
Kate Taylor
Hartman
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roberts
Joubert
Kitchener
Oral Prinsloo
Modderfontein
Plummer
Schalk-Burger and
Gough
Benson
China
Mother Gray
New York
Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
Johnny
Tommy
Stail
Bobbie
Javelle Mfg.Co
Dept
D. Parsons
Kan
Smith
Tommie
Peruna
Denver Directory
Fred Mueller
Larimer Street
Denver Tent and Awning Co
Hings
Hamumocss
Ure Sacke
Brown Palace Hotel
Colorado Tent & Awning Co
West
Lawrence Street
Colo
E. E. Burlingame & CO
Mailer Express
Lawrence St
Coloe
Oxford
C.H. Morse
Heart & Hand
Thompson
N.N. Y
Cuicura
Charterhouse
Rue de la Paix
Paris
U.S. A
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