Mongoose and Secretary Bird in Martinique Pest Saga
The essay recounts Jamaica and Martinique pest lore from 1880s colonial plantations. It details the mongoose’s rise against rats and mice, the jigger’s counterattack, the fer de lance threat, and the secretary bird’s snake killing prowess before French Pink khaki sportsmen decimate the birds. It closes with a Walter Scott anecdote about dancing in school.
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Martinique
Secretary Bird
India
Stanley
West India
Lke Alexander
Nile
Jigger
Jamaica
Brazil
Africa
France
Kipling Name Tied to Rudyard Lake Origin
The article explains Rudyard Kipling received his given name from Rudyard Lake after a proposal scene between John Lockwood Kipling and Miss Alice Macdonald. It notes the Bombay-born author’s father and mother, and the lake’s remembered evening.
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Rudyard Kipling
Rudyard Lake
John Lockwood Kipling
Alice ‘Macdonald
Mr. Kipling
Bombay
Texas Rangers of the Southwest Cavalry Police
In Washington the Texas Rangers, famed as the cavalry police of the southern plains, are praised for their formidable frontier service. General Miles cites their daring during Indian wars and war service, noting many losses and long campaigns, while urging wider recognition of these remarkable men.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Southern Plains
Texas Rangers
Roosevelt
Spain
Sam
Texas
Payne
New York
Davy Crockett
Travis
Bowie
Alamo
Adjutant-General of
Rangers
Denison
Tex
United States
Early Texas Rangers The Frontier Battalion Origins and Valor
The Texas Rangers trace their roots to 1836 as a 1600 strong mounted force organized by Sam Houston to fight for Texan independence. They defended settlers, battled Comanches Apaches and Kiowas, and endured severe losses in 1847 and 1852 while guarding the frontier.
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Lone Star State
Texas Rangers
Mexico
Republic of Texas
Alamo
Sam Houston
Santa Ana
San Jacinto
Republic
New Republic
United States
Rangers
Frontier Battalion
Rio Grande
Rumor Circulation Over Inheritance Talk Sparks Debate
The discussion around a possible million dollar inheritance is treated as rumor. Both sides note rumors spread quickly and claim not to confirm the figure or details.
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Dasherly
Flasherly
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purity Cure
Ad copy claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures scrofula and blood poisoning across ages from children to adults. Testimonials from Mrs. J. T. Williams of Carbondale and a Farmington writer describe relief and cure after using the remedy, noting improved skin and health.
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Hood
J. T. Williams
Carbondale
Mars
Farmington
Del
Roving Quack Remedies and Sly Statistics in Print
An old advertisement parodies medical quackery offering a “QOrangeiic” powder claimed to cure overwork and indulgence with a free trial from 15 Michigan Ave Chicago. It then cites a European statistician noting 55 percent of blondes marry and 79 percent of brunettes marry, in a curious mix of advice and trivia.
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Michigan
Chicago
Orangeiie Banishes Headaches Promises Restored Homes
A brief notices a remedy named Orangeiie claimed to ease headaches and nervous suffering, urging readers to consider it for happier homes. It mentions a trial and a Chicago address at 15 Michigan Avenue.
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Michigan
Chicago
Man With Money Credits Others Without Penalty
A man carrying cash is able to demand credit from others with no apparent consequences, prompting questions about accountability and social norms surrounding lending and repayment.
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Sir Walter
Sir Walter Scott
Scott
Egypt
Mongoose
Kipling
Rudyard
Missouri
Philadelphia
Marion County
Canada
Norway
Cavalry Police OF
Southwestern Border
The
Brave Texas
Ranger
Nps
Miles
Rough Riders
Cuba
Texas Ranger
A. d. Tower
Boston
Mass
Atlante
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