Night March to Bulawayo Amid Foreseen Impis Threats
Jim Hastings leads a wary band through Matabele country toward Bulawayo under a moonlit march. Rex watches for hostile impis, fearing discovery while a distant drum roll and whispering dangers loom over the night trek and the retreating Wurnt kraal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bludsee
Rex
Sim
Hastings
Jim
Fiis
Fellows
Pettle
Hex
Impis
Hassaje
Giudsee
Bulawayo
Zambodi
Marian
Biew’see
Semina
Lindsoe
Night chase across Matabeleland in Cecil Rhodes era intrigue
The group follows a dangerous route through hostile territory as Bludsoe directs a hidden escape past dense Matabele camps. They witness fires, semaphore signals, and marching impis while wary riders approach, heightening the peril of their bid to stay ahead of pursuers.
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Bludsoe
Lord Bruns
Cecil Rhodes
England
Jim Bladsoe
Marian
Rex
Jim
Bledsoe
God Hunters Chapter Yet Another Charge of War Horses
In a tense moment as horses close in, Hastings suspects a British relief force, Lord Bruno misreads the riders, and Jim Bludsoe plans to greet attackers. Two weary horsemen approach, their accents revealing they belong to the same race as Bruno, heightening the suspense.
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Hastings
Bludsoe
Lord Bruno
Mangewe
Buluwayo
Bruno
Jim
Jim Bladsee
Savace Gera
Dream Induction By Whispered Subjects In Sleep
A physician notes a man who can be guided to dream about any topic by whispered suggestion during sleep. It is a known observation that people who talk in their sleep often answer questions when spoken to softly.
Misfit and The Young Lady’s Unlikely Pairing
A misfit does not always imply a mismatch for a young lady. The line contrasts social expectations with personal taste as she navigates fitting in while staying true to herself.
Stage Ambition or Self Promotion Debate
Some claim the motive is elevating the stage while others argue the real aim is giving themselves a lilt. The remark questions performers who seek attention over collective artistry.
Not the Generous Man Who Breaks His Promise
A terse reflection on integrity, suggesting that a person’s value lies in keeping words rather than issuing generous promises that are later broken. The statement emphasizes trust and reliability over ostentatious generosity.
The lawns where residents spend most of their nights
A fragment notes that the lawns are central to nightly residence for locals, hinting at a communal or informal gathering space where residents spend extended hours. The text emphasizes outdoor areas as living spaces for the community.
Pessimist and optimist on friendship misfortune
A wry remark contrasts the pessimist who has no friends left with the optimist who jokes that none of his friends stayed behind, turning sorrow into a comical, hopeful twist.
Lighting through masonry marks Honolulu homes
The article notes Honolulu dwellings place electric lamps in wall masonry to cast light inside and outward, creating a reflected glow both interiorly and exteriorly.
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Honolulu
Notable Quote on Trouble and Speech
A reflective line notes that ongoing trouble persists and that knowing what not to say is as valuable as knowing what to say. The aphorism frames speech as a tool to navigate persistent conflict and discord.
Man asserts baggage checked through to Heaven
A brash statement from a man claiming his luggage is already checked through to Heaven shows his certainty and invites little debate. The remark reflects a confident, perhaps humorous, religious confidence.
Aman's Extremes Show Contradictory Traits
The saying frames Aman as capable of extremes, never too bad to avoid worse or too good to avoid better. It highlights paradoxical self-assessment where virtue and vice intermingle, underscoring human inconsistency in character evaluation.
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Aman
Dr Chase Nerve Food Promises Relief for Nervous Prostration
An advertisement claims Dr Chase's Nerve Food restores blood richness and steadiness for nervous pain and fainting spells. A testimonial from Miss FE Harrison of Laurier Manitoba describes reduced spells after using five boxes, noting improved strength and ability to work. The box bears the doctor’s portrait and costs 50 cents at Edmonson Bates & Co Toronto dealers.
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A. W. Chase
FE. L. Harrison
Laurier
Man
Dr. Chase
Strom
Edmonson, Bates & Co
Toronto
The Tyrant Income Exposed How to Keep It Quiet
A discussion on how income shapes happiness and independence. The author urges readers to treat income as a personal adversary and to keep its true size hidden, arguing publicity invites tyranny over one's finances and life.
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Cornhill Magazine
Anstruther
A Plant That Dines On Its Insect Prey
Sundew plants lure insects with sticky tentacles and slowly draw them in until digestion completes over about three days. Photographer A. E. Goodman documented the process in Amateur Photographer as a six scene study titled A Tragedy in Six Scenes, showing a fly and an aphid succumbing to the plant before winds carry away indigestible remains.
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Britain
A. E. Goodman
Fly-Trap Bacteria Reawakened by Viscid Fluid
Readable text describes bacteria with viscid fluid ready to act again as fly traps, suggesting a renewed trapping ability and potential role in insect control.
Record of Boer War Statistics From Paris Journal
A Paris journal compiles remarkable Boer War stats: 1101 battles. Boer losses 181 killed including 23 officers and 300 captured with 17 officers. British losses 3189 killed including 60 officers with 180,000 captured and 8000 officers. Boer and British guns, trains, and animal losses listed. numerous boer and British generals killed. dramatic notes on generals Lord Roberts, Methuen, Kitchener, Kelly-Kenny.
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Methuen
Kelly-Kenny
Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
Novel Fire Alarm Fitted At London Fire Brigade HQ
A 4.7 shell converted into an electric alarm signal now serves as a new turnout alert in the London fire brigade headquarters recreation room. The shell, sent by Commander Wells as a South Africa souvenir, has been repurposed by the chief officer into a resonant fire signal.
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London Fire Brigade
Wells
South Africa
Duke of Argyll noted for fluency in French in UK
The Duke of Argyll is regarded as one of the United Kingdoms most fluent and accurate speakers of the French language. His mastery underscores a notable linguistic skill among British peers and public figures.
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Agyle
Duke of Argyll
United Kingdom
Silver in Britain as Legal Tender Limits Noted
The article states that silver in Britain remains legal tender up to 40 shillings, pennies up to a shilling, and farthings only up to sixpence.
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Britain
Light transmission turns gold leaf green when held to light
A gold leaf placed on glass and viewed against light becomes semitransparent and leek green, though it still shines brilliantly yellow by reflection. The effect can be seen by holding the leaf between eye and light.
There Are Others Remembered In Banter
A lively exchange mocks Waggs and Naggs about memory and events that never happened, highlighting a humorous scene where old man Blowlet’s memory is praised and disputed.
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Waggs
Blowlet
Naggs
Impudent Dog at Grove Prompted Roaring Camaraderie
Beau Nash mingled with ladies in a grove and mocked a woman's London remark. She retorted with Tobit's dog tale naming Nash and labeling him an impudent dog, giving him sharp rebuke.
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Beau Nash
London
Tobit
Nash
Dyspeptic Fighters Show Hidden Frustration in Hunger Strikes
Some individuals who prefer conflict to meals reveal underlying stomach trouble, with digestion issues masking deeper tensions. The scene hints at unrest while hunger protests persist, drawing attention to health impacts and social strain among dissenters.
Quotable Thought on Shared Trouble and Selfishness
The saying notes that even a selfish person avoids asking for more than his share of trouble, implying restraint and balance in facing difficulties. It presents a pragmatic view of human nature and fairness in burdens.
Minard's Liniment Cures Colds and More
Street Car accident reported as an eleven year old boy injured when run over on the street railway. Father credits Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil with reducing swelling and discoloration after prompt application and says the foot was usable in nine days. Family keeps a bottle for emergencies.
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Thomas Sebin
Thomas
Girl Prefers Home Evening Over Theater Outing
Observation notes a girl choosing to spend an evening in the back parlor with you instead of incurring the cost of a theater date. The sentiment reflects frugal social expectations and personal affection influencing courting behavior.
Holloway's Corn Cure Promises Effective Corn Wart Removal
The advertisement touts Holloway's Corn Cure as a specific remedy for removing corns and warts, claiming it never fails even on stubborn cases. It emphasizes reliable results for foot care.
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Holloway
Detectives Follow Clue After Pointer Phrase
A fragment notes that even detectives do not pursue a man’s trail until they receive a pointer. The line hints at investigative patience and delayed action pending guidance or evidence.
Sozobont for The Teeth 25
A playful but oddly phrased notice argues about facial appearance and cheek, suggesting men rely on charm. It mentions pale sickly children and promotes a remedy in a tongue in cheek advisory tone. The piece frames social standards and health concerns as a public nuisance to be expelled.
Woman learns distrust as she adapts to business life
A woman believes she grows accustomed to business by learning to be suspicious of every man she meets, reflecting on how professional interaction shapes personal caution.
Minard's Liniment Said To Cure Garget In Cows
A claim that Minard's Liniment cures garget in cows appears in the notice. The saying notes the product's purported benefit and hints at broader agricultural use.
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Minard
Money as Faith and Hope Across Wealth Classes
A reflective line on money describing it as the rich man’s faith the poor man’s hope and the good man’s charity, considering its moral weight across social strata.
Man's best friend helps him home in rare incident
A dog assists a man home after an incident, showcasing loyalty and companionship. The event highlights the animal's role in guiding and protecting its owner during distress.
Coldest Hour of the Day Mentioned Across Seasons
A saying notes five o'clock in the morning as the coldest hour of the day across all seasons, reflecting a constant chill at dawn.
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