Walloping the Afridis in British Frontier Policy
An editorial critique describes punitive actions against the Afridi tribes near Peshawar, noting the English Board of Education and Sir James Willcocks advocate discipline. It questions reliance on destructive measures, citing frontier revolt risk, tribal resilience, and limited funds for imperial schemes while urging stronger garrisons and reform.
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Khyber Pass
Keir Hardie
English Board of Education
James Willcocks
Bazar Valley
Peshawar
Hindu Kush
Indus
Tommy Atkins
Marines Attract Recruits As War Drums Beat
The article notes a surge of enlistment in the marine corps as war fears rise. Many young men out of work rush to join, drawn by globe‑trotting duties, dramatic shore landings, and press coverage of marines quelling riots and guarding property aboard ships.
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Wason
T Corps
Army
Navy Arme Celot
Marine
Marine Corps
Uncle Gam
Bob” Evans
Wavy
Marines Win Laurels And Prospects For Better Achievement
The piece contrasts marine life with army drills noting sailors taste sea duty and land experience, offering physical culture and arms use. It recalls the old taunt Go tell that to the marines, now softened by victories since the Spanish war at Guantanamo, Tien-Tsin, Peking, and elsewhere.
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Guantanamo
Tien-Tsin
Peking
Marine enlistments rise amid Pacific cruise plans
The piece argues enlistments surged as the president announced a Pacific voyage, claiming many young men viewed service as a chance to see the world. It insists the growing waiting list shows a strong desire to join the Marines beyond Civil life opportunities.
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Pacific
Protestant missions in India and abroad page through schooling
The article surveys global Protestant education efforts, noting 30 plus training and high schools, colleges in Lucknow Allahabad Lahore Ongole Vellore Madura Bassein and Beirut. It highlights missionary colleges and industrial schools, with figures on student reach and historical notes from Asia Africa and South America.
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India
Unites
Sion
Lucknow
Allahabad
Madura
Alexander the
Baptist Institution
Bassein
Persia
Terians
Urumia College Taal
Rober Lege
Constantine
Hi Ors
Cyrus Board
Phorus
Europe
Tcan College For
Helen Gould
Beirut
Jesup
Euphrates
Tarsus
Apostle P
St. P
Nes
Ican
Congo
Natal
South America
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Marks Chase Co
Zakka Khels
Illustrated London News
Switzerland
CLUB
Sth Avenue
Haden
West Jitty Street
Iai
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