Private Oldbury Brave Young Canadian Soldier Falls
The article recalls Private W Oldbury of the Queen's Own, aged about 25, who fell at Omdurman during the 2nd Battalion Korat Worksh ry Regiment battle. It notes his long service in India, his birth at Belgaum, and his later life in Toronto after leaving the army on pension. His letters to his son before departure reveal family ties and wartime worries.
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Portisi
Omdarmas
Willis
Fury
Cline Ettende
Theo
Rele Coepe
Hite Lab
Korat Worksh'ry
Oktath Foot
Matwand
Sera Oldbury'eaervien
India
Bse
Oldbury
Belgaum
Monte Old Hewat
Manerate
Queen's
England
Diet Hrissars
I Cavalry
Muetta
Omducman
Serge Oldbury
Weil
Horata
Hans
Bours
Saya
Daily
Nova
The Caroline Islands and Their People in Detail
A historical account describes the Caroline Islands with Yap, Tamil, and surrounding communities. It notes volcanic isles, lush inland growth, native dwellings, tools, weaving, and music. The piece covers housing, boats, dress, agriculture, and spiritual practices, detailing social structure and hereditary priesthood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Islands
Yaphie
Yap
Fe Fick
Azores
Hamion
Croton
Tmenanet
Carolinas
Deseret
Peanie
Maritime Captain Grit and Baltic Sailor Life Explored
A dense, antiquated piece contrasts naval discipline with Baltic population sentiment, detailing Russian imperial sailors, religious tensions, and the harsh routines of service. It weaves in everyday seafaring life, discipline, drink, and the cultural clashes shaping the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anor Negrvarty
Art Giser
One
Nadir Shah
Agate
Robert Teheran
Kovssiar
Ehat
Wien
Elton Abuitel
Sutet
Hin
Ieave
Happines
Noted raconteur Haunts Dinner with a Dramatic Tale
The much traveled storyteller captivated guests with a life and death tale from a dinner table. The narrator described the moment of reckoning as the raconteur’s host, Mr Hoo ley, listened in silence and prepared to react to the shocking climax. The account blends crime and consequence as the crowd absorbed the grim scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crea
Tam
Thevil
Saversation
Wwe
Bern
Tnis
Jaccasteur
Mr. Hooey
Féren
Dil Tarn Faraier
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W.oldbery
Cmdurman
Vile Wietim
Mabaret Ries
Wee
Vigoroa
The
Moran
Viceohnean
Ile
We Settinments
Czaw's Seamen
Edeir
Claly
McGuire
Cuoy
Philadelphia
Freneral
Garst
New York
Imogene de
Angora
Nora Heveadt
Imogene
Persa
Lea
Jan Eveil
Hooley
Atwell
Routarx
State Department
Mauinian
Iry
Finland
Follines
Atwell Ays
Washington Star
Lee
Chineas
Honkong Harbor
Imperial
Newages
Hofuurg
St Phen's Cathedral
Espress
Ruspicer Praneis
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