Piper Farquharson Sings Lochaber No More at Magersfontein
Piper Duncan Farquharson of the Highland brigade tends his wounded laird at Magersfontein as dawn rises. He shares water and whisky, plays the Perth Hunt reel, and offers comfort before the laird falls. The piper's last performance echoes across the veldt as they both die or are lost to the dawn.
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Magerfontein
Black Watch
Highland Brigade
Magersfontein
Piper Duncan Farquharson
Duncan
Tweed
Lrd
Duncan Farquharson
Laird
Ben-d Houran
Piper Farquharson
Cromdale
Perth
Darkness Breaks as Sentries Open Fire in Night Skirmish
Sentries on heights and trenches fire as troops brace for a night attack. A tense moment follows when music halts and recalled memories surface. Duncan, weary from duty, bends to comfort his laird while the cold snow looms. Piper Farquharson recalls tunes amid the cold darkness.
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Duncan
Piper Farquharson
Strath
World’s extremes and wonders from a historic list
A compilation of curious records notes vast contrasts from New York’s largest falls to Egypt’s biggest stone structure, and London's many theaters to South America’s rivers. It cites tiny figures such as a one-inch camels and a 25 inch locomotive, with brief mentions of Samoa, Pittsburg, Philadelphia, and a dwarf Samoan monarch’s salary.
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New York
Egypt
South America
London
Berlin
Persia
Samoan Islands
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Malietoa
Perrault
Sheffield
Gaust
Pyrenees
Tristan d’Achuna
South Atlantic
Omaha Exposition
Superstition about the number 13
A red faced man recalls a cold winter night when he drowned his sorrows with twelve cocktails in an hour. He claims his hands grew numb and he collapsed before the thirteenth drink, insisting there is something uncanny about the number 13.
Two Years Recalled By Bonnet Memory Exchange
In Buffalo Commercial a light exchange recalls a reunion between Ella and Bella. Ella remarks two years have passed and she still recognizes her companion. Bella laughs at the bonnet to reveal how a worn bonnet betrayed the years and familiarity.
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Buffalo Commercial
Ella
Bella
Poet Visits Editor With Timid Plea At Philadelphia Record
The visiting poet warns his timing may be off but asks to be heard by the Philadelphia Record editor. The editor agrees but jokingly tells him to close the door quietly as he departs.
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Philadelphia Record
It Saved His Leg Bucklen's Arnica Salve Story
A LaGrange Georgia man writes of a six month leg sore that Bucklen's Arnica Salve fully cured in five days. He proclaims it best for ulcers wounds or piles and guarantees a cure. Sold by W. Foster, druggist.
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P. A. Danforth
LaGrange
Buckien
O. Foster
Jasper County Normal Institute Opens Aug 13 For Two Weeks
The annual session will be held for two weeks beginning August 13. Certificate examinations occur on Friday and Saturday August 10 and 11. No entrance exam required for those who have never attended. Course of study to be sent when received from the State Department. Libbie Dean, Co. Supt.
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Teacher's Normal Institute
Jasper County Normal Institute
State Department
Libbie Dean
Yellow jaundice cured by Electric Bitters, Lexington man
Great consternation followed M A Hogarty of Lexington Kentucky as his skin turned yellow and his eyes grew pale. Despite top medical care he worsened until he tried Electric Bitters. After two bottles he was wholly cured. The remedy aids stomach liver and kidney problems and is priced at 50 cents through W O Foster, Druggist.
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M. A. Hogarty
Lexington
W. O. Foster
Senator Jones and the cotton bale trust questioned
The text suggests Senator James K. Jones of Arkansas and longtime Democratic National Committee chair faces scrutiny over the alleged evil effects of trusts. It notes his long involvement with the cotton bale trust as part of the criticism.
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James K. Jones
Arkansas
Democratic National Committee
Cotton Bale Trust
Cure promise and tariffs tease readers in uneven notices
A newspaper snippet touts Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption with a testimonial of drastic weight gain and cure. It also includes ad lines for Chamberlain's remedy and Wagley Smead Druggists refunds. A tariff note questions anti expansion presidential candidates.
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Rena J. Stout
Cammack
Ind
Marion Stuart
Muncie
Yorktown
Dr. King
W. O. Foster
A Word to Doctors Liniment Claim Sparks Controversy
A scattered fragment notes a claim by doctors about a newly combined liniment that laxly advertises its unique ingredients and method. The piece hints at controversy over the product and its marketing.
Mother's Friend Promises Aid for Expectant Mothers
A vintage promotional note touts Mother's Friend as a safe aid for pregnancy. It claims relief from morning sickness tightness headaches and swollen breasts, shortened labor and less pain, with physicians reportedly recommending it. The ad cites a $1 price per bottle and offers an illustrated book upon request.
Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Health At 25c
Ency worded ad says these pills aid digestion and appetite for those with stomach and liver issues. Promoted as providing energy and regular bodily habit, available for 25 cents at W. O. Foster's drug store.
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Dr. King
W. O. Foster
Buncombe school District No 9 Buena Vista term report
Report from Buncombe school district No 9 Buena Vista township for the term ending June 16 1900 shows no pupils enrolled totals in days 800 5 average daily attendance with no one absent or tardy for WEP names include Hattie Myrtle Bessie Neva Swearingen David Emma Fred Welle Delia Wheatcraft Mabel Hazel Maude Denniston Gertie John Bertha Morgan Ella Arley Arthur Bentley and Bert Berry No absent but not tardy Charlie Denniston and tardiness cases involving Paul Phillips teacher
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Buncombe
Buena Vista
Hattie
Myrtle
Bessie
Neva Swearingen
David
Emma
Fred Welle
Delia Wheatcraft
Mabel Bishop
Hazel
Mabel
Maude Denniston
Gertie
John
Bertha Morgan
Ella
Arley
Arthur Bentley
Bert Berry
Charlie Denniston
Paul Phillips
Eeeerens
Epidemic diarrhoea prompt use of Chamberlain remedy
Mr A Sanders from Coconut Grove Florida reports an epidemic of diarrhoea and a severe attack cured by four doses of Chamberlain s Colic Choler and Diarrhoea Remedy He says it is the best medicine they have used and recommends it to others For sale by Wagley Smead Druggists 35c price not 256c not 50c 35c. Also mentions Madison Medicine Co and Hammar Paints 1.25 mixed and 28 years of record
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Chamberlain
Wagley & Smead Druggists
A. Sanders
Cocoanut Grove
Fla
Wagley & Smead
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Jno
Deere
Deere & Manse
Ideal
Dempster
Timothy
Bergman Bros. & McKinley
L. A. Gates
Square
Newton
Iowa
Maytag & Emerson
McElroy & Everley
Jasper County
Newton ‘Steel Cut Milling Co
Wheaton
THE
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, GA
Rocky Mountain
Madison Medicine Co
Hammar
Oskaoosa
Emnble Floral CO
Towa
Lambert House
Parsons College
Fairfield
Owa
Foster
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