British and Boer Forces Tense as Mafeking Siege Persists
London dispatch reports Lord Roberts weighing relief of Mafeking while Col Plumer withdraws under Snyman pressure. General Methuen near Fourteen Streams and Boer moves threaten Kroonstad. Transvaal plans defense of Pretoria with the Vaal river and Kimberley routes in mind as negotiations loom. Local reports note Beers in rebellion and arms deliveries, with anticipation of a larger campaign by May.
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London
Spencer Wilkinson
Associated Press
Mafeking
Smithfield
Rouxville
Basuto
Plumer
Snyman
French
Kroonstadt
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Ile
Nuller
Muller
Iie
Buller
Vaal
Kimberley
Pretoria
Durban
Bre
Forden
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Messrs, Wolmarans
Fischer and Wess Fla
Europe
Doeer
Rroonstadt
Mooh
Edward Woodgate
Epton Kop
Roberta
War Office
Ladysmith
Meran
Trotter
Feeding Cattle With Silage Keeps Milk Flowing
McSparran argues cows should be fed generously to prevent winter hunger and drafts. Warm, clean bedding and palatable silage improve intake. cows choose protection over activity in cold weather to stay healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nomanesu
Jack Frost
W. F. McSparran
National Stockrban
Free Blood Cure Promoted for Ulcers and Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a universal blood and skin remedy. It claims to purify the blood, cure eczema pimples boils and rheumatism, and offers a free trial bottle with purchase options priced at one dollar per bottle or five dollars for six bottles. The note ends with a political jab about doctors at work on convention germs.
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S.S.S
S.S
RK Shirer
la Plata
T Ten
Sam
SWIFT
Atlanta
Hipop Batu Mitchell Street
William and Heresy Smith
Walker Smith
J. H. Duckwilder
Hollin
Fannie Cain Hackley
Gum Springs
Mesdames
Abbie Hale
Maria L. Morris
Anderson Williams
E. L. Morris
Baltimore
Washington
Fannie Mayze
Eugene Hickman
James Hickman
Mesdames Leahhy Brown
Emma Smith
Boone's Mill
Franklin County
Calvary Baptist Church
Mr. Haley
Bluefield
First Baptist Church
Hall
F. J. Coenky & Co
Toledo
Would Neeny Leave You With Dr King’s New Life Pills
Thousands of sufferers prove the pills’ merit for sick and nervous headaches. They promise pure blood and strong nerves, building health. Easy to take, only 25 cents. If not cured, money back. Sold by W T Younger, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neeny
Dr. King
New Life
Weekly column on work and acts by Prof Duckwilder
This column will detail weekly work and acts, supplied by Professor John H. Duckwilder, outlining activities and contributions in his field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Duckwilder
Lula Anderson
Pittsburg
Penn
Letitia Bailey
South Broad Street
Stephen Philips
Washington Hobson
Roanoke City
George Brown
Daniel Jones
Alleghany Mountains
John Turner
Catawba
Mariah Monroe
Clay Street
Charlie Sansford
Glenvar
Salem
Laura Dobbs
Local notices and social updates from Roanoke area
Roanoke area society notes report school events church services and personal news. Families and ministers travel attend conferences move between towns and report illnesses marriages and community happenings.
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M'Kinley
Birmingham
Ala
Republican State Executive Committee
Montgomery
McKinley
Hanna
Dick Ry
National Committee
Macon
American National Bank of
W. T. Younger
M. T. Smith
Hutternut, Mich
de Witt
Dillard & Persinger
Killian & Kizer
Do’ T
Kos & Izer
Main
Salem VA
Earth
Cummings
E. Gasrt
F. P. Cummings
Commerce
Roanoke
Dromgold’s
Alisa Spring
Uench & Promgold
York
A. B. White
Vinton
Leroy Diggs
Pulaski City
Moses Spurlock
Lynchburg
Frog Hollow
Booker T. Washington Literary Club
Mamie Scragg
Maria Burke
Edna Payte
Pocahontas
Virginia
John Smith
Arthur Watson
Isaac D. Bradpher
J. M. Higgins
Seneca
Bucklen
NECRA
Ailies
Pan Pia
Une veut’ waves _ Abad druggiste
Tutt
Congress
Bryan
J. Koontz
Corry
Orange Free State
W. C. Critz
Oror
Darragh & Luc
Broadway
O. D. Oakey
D. Carey
Storia
Chas. H. Fletcher
Rav
Heradce
J. H. Marsters
Campbell Ave
Roanoke, Vas
Vas
Tc. Hall
Alfred Austin
Ireland
Wall Street
Dingman & Jenkins
St. N.W
Washington, D. C
New York
Chicago
Nelson & Myers
Ware
Campbell
D. C. Stover
Salem, VA
Syracuse
Fairfax Bros
the Times
Fatreax Bros
Roanoke County
Cord Woop
A. C. Brown
Salem Freatin
Pampas
Vel Silsbee
D. W. R. Renalds
E. H. Marshall
THE
Baltimore Dental College
W.L. Agner & CO
Lessees Langhorne
Langhorne’s
Router Mint
McConkey
Main St
W. S. Agner & CO
Munters Salem
Montrose Bicycle
Mowtrose
al Brigat P
Tsirtsacnen
M G. McClung
Citu
Ous Square
E, Allemong
pePtice
Coun
Strouse
Court House Square
College Avenue
Paris
Ei Sidmore
Lider
R W. Kime
Attorney AT Law
Commonwealth's Attorney Roanoke Co
Balem
Circuit and
Hastings
Jno
M. Oakey
Undertaker
Salem, WA
East Main
Vitiee
North Pryor
Tee
Dillard & Persinger, Druggists
Ebey
Green
Rox K
W. 1
Watts & CO
Real Estate Agts
Roanoke, Va
City Property
W. J. Watts & CO
Roanoke Street Railway
Salem Line
Jallanta, Ga
I. G. Maury
C. H. Grove
Boots Nn Shoes Gaivers Uppers, &c
Dittanp & Penstnaen
Drag
Onova
C. C. F. Byrne
Jefferson Street
Wilson
Illz
Shenandoah Club
Golden Crown
California Wine Association
Quay
Ibsen
Kiea
Aalientes Purity
Crow
Mt. Vernon, Stewart
Whis
Nassau St
H. Logan
C. Hansbrough
Roanok Appeals
Roomet
Frank P. Goodwin
Weet Main &I
E. C. DeWitt & Co
NSA
Nester
Washington and Chattanoogs Limited
Bristol
Pullman
New Orleans
Memphis
East Radford
Chicago Express
Radford
Columbus
Pulasin
Wytheville
Boston
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Intermediate
Ai Bowe
Z. Vevill
Geneva
Noke
M. F. Bragg
Precio Pacutaan
C. A. Snow & CO
U. S. Patent Office
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