Iron and Steel Boom Expected in South Africa After War
The Chicago News notes that peace will trigger a surge in demand for machinery and materials as destruction is rebuilt. It says English iron and steel makers and American manufacturers should pursue the market, with Africa gaining attention and capital flowing for development. Railways are expected to extend, linking Europe to South Africa and accelerating growth.
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South Africa
England
Africa
Rhodes
Europe
Chicago News
British Officers Nicknames Reflect War-Era Fame
The London Mail notes many wartime officers are better known by nicknames. Lords Roberts and Kitchener are famed as Bob and K, while Col Byron earns the tag The Strong Man and Maj Orr Swing for his Warwickshire unit.
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London Mail
Lord Roberts
Boba
Rudyard Kipling
Lord Kitchener
Ins
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Col. Byron
A.D. C
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promised Cure for Scrofula
A fragment mentions scrofula sores on the back and face and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla brought good health. It implies testimonial style praise for the remedy.
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Hood
Waterfel Prison Frames for Rank and File Fish Prisoners
Proper wood and iron houses have ote built for the rank and file of the fish prisoners at Waterfel a few way from Pretoria.
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Ote
Waterfel
Pretoria
Allen's Foot Cure Ad Excerpt and War Mention
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot Remedy for sweltering feet and foot odor with 25c price and mail address in New York. A brief line notes Canadians and Australians fighting in the South age for the British tae and mentions George Francis Train being 71.
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Allien
Allen’s
Sam T.free
Allen
N.Y
Daughter of Mrs. Mary Ellen Leases Goes Into Politics
The daughter of Mrs. Mary Ellen Leases begins giving political stump speeches as she enters public life and campaigns for a local or regional office.
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Mary Ellen
Army officers promoted from the ranks rise to nearly nine hundred
The current number of commissioned officers who advanced from the enlisted ranks ranges between 800 and 900. This reflects sustained path to leadership within the army and highlights ongoing promotion opportunities for noncommissioned personnel.
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Walter Baker & CO. Ltd
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