Artillery of the Boers in Transvaal war dynamics
The text details Boer artillery prowess and British assessment during ongoing hostilities. It notes Dutch, German, and French officers coordinating forts at Colenso and Victoria, with Boer guns and siege knowledge expanding. It mentions Kruver, Jo Hammesburg, and Jameson context shaping Transvaal arms upgrades.
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Suate Abi
Hostilitie
Turk 1
Jameson
Kruver
Jessop
Jolbammesbirg
Transvaal
Dolumespiag
Tietoria
Efe
Nrupp
Fragmentary wartime dispatch from Transvaal upheaval
Disjointed OCR text describes movement of forces and weapons in the Transvaal. Mentions Pred, Leauer, and a heavy armaments scene with a three pounder shell, quartering near a captain and guards. Context hints at military activity and local control shifts with unclear dates or places.
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Sau
Teinnes Ami
Transvaal
Roacadigana
Weiss
Real David Hannum and the Cardiff Giant hoax in New York
A fragmentary 19th century note recalls David Hannum of Tromer as a horse freder and showman connected to Barnum style showmanship in Bryant Park. It mentions his role in promoting the Cardiff Giant hoax and cites his charitable acts as the saga unfolds, ending with his rise and fall from poverty.
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David Nanaum
Momer
Mara Vin Dhe Bank
Persops
Geward Ruyes Wesleot
David Diamuan
Hagman
David
New York
Freder
David Hannum
David Warcm
Tomer
Tumbar
Sam
Gibson
Westcott
Hannum
Cardiff
Bannum
Come
Soldiers Good Angel Aids Returning Soldiers In City
A wartime report describes Mrs Sullivan and board members rallying aid for soldiers arriving from posts. Volunteers arranged shelter on Twenty third Street and provided meals and hospital care, stressing soldiers are guests rather than objects of charity.
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Leas
Nellex Viivan
Board of Image
Tree Inn
Twenly-third Street
Popular Music Sheet Offer From Indianapolis Publisher
A historical notice promotes a music sheet offer from the Populue Vueing Co. in Indianapolis. It mentions piano and organ tutors and lists artists or teachers tied to American popular music, inviting readers to request a catalog and sample pages for various tunes.
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Ubter
Popuber Puress
U.S
Washinton
Popelue Vueig Co
Dndianapolis
Fed
Royal Cure Exposed In Early Advertisement
In a Des Moines dated 1694 advertisement a panacea named Kad-Rhea is extolled as a universal remedy for stomach and digestive ailments and chronic coughs. The notice lists testimonials from Rev. D. Deltor and others, claims rapid relief, and promotes purchase through local drug stores with proof of efficacy.
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Des Moines
Iowa
St Mo Mori
D. del Tor
Os Bianch
King
Bf. Ra
Grippe
Thad
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