Blood and War on the Tugela in Zulu-Boer Conflicts
The article recounts fierce Tugela river battles between Zulus led by Dingaan and Cetewayo against Boers and British auxiliaries. It notes massacres near Retief, the ambush outcomes, and the wider war along the Tugela and Umglazi, with thousands dead and shifting power among Zulu factions.
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Tugel River
South Africa
Tuller
Joubert
Moderna
Weenan
Tugela
Ibayo
Megomances
Retief
Buller Hoolert
Ampedilinn
Cape Colagslu
Ferca
Zuen
Dingaan
Boer Lagger
Iforce
Tugela Catewayo
Umbulazi
Tugola
Othe Hrackensburgs
Cotowayo
Umbu
Hatile
Alain
Cetewayo
Draakens Mountains
Amon el Te Tepureod
Hanging Tied to Rain Delays North State Execution Tale
A vivid reminiscence recalls a 19th century execution in a northern state where rain threatened the schedule. The sheriff urged the condemned man to proceed early and even offered a red necktie and umbrella, leading to an improvised hanging an hour ahead of time. The tale, though humorous in setup, reflects on capital punishment and public interest.
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Topeka
Boothe
Cate
Bill
Tricks Used To Drain Saloon Pots In Town
A Kansas City Star item describes multiple cons by thirsty men in town. One faked a team incident to drink on credit, another coatsless man asks for John Jones by phone, and a third drops money into a cuspidor to obtain change, fooling bartenders.
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John Jones
Kansas City Star
Resting Tired Instep Plan For Relief
A woman is advised to change stockings to thin ones and wear slippers with a different heel. She should lie down with pillows under both insteps, ensuring the breadth of the feet rests on the pillows. The plan aims to ease tired feet and preserve the instep arch, with claim of surprising effectiveness.
Cremation Trends Rise at London Cremation Society
In 1865 only three bodies were disposed of by the London Cremation Society. By 1893 the number had risen to 240, indicating rapid growth in cremation adoption and societal acceptance in the capital.
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London Cremation Society
Dramatic Life of Mrs. Sarah Whittaker Blackstone
A tale of romance and divorce follows Mrs. Sarah Whittaker Blackstone through marriages and separations with James de Trafford Blackstone. After abduction of her son, she returns to New York to face the consequences as a court-ordered custody case unfolds amid a life of wealth, travel, and social scrutiny. Meanwhile on Spehtusia Island a herd of over 100 wild boars roams marshes, proving fierce and resistant to fencing as farmer John Donnell Smith seeks extermination to protect crops.
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New York
Leiter
Uivorveg
Tog
Rarah Blackstone
Sarah A. Whittaker
Hereen
James de Trafford Blackstone
Norwich
Conn
John Donnell Smith
Speantla Island
Malniood
Smith Farm
Mother's long quest ends as family reunites at last
A tale follows Mrs Blackstone and her son reuniting after years apart. She returns from Paris to paint in New York while her son, now an Yale upperclassman, helps bridge the rift with his father James Blackstone. After a later Philadelphia reunion the family faces dwindling fortunes and a legal fight over support. Meanwhile a separate note describes Mr Smith planning a hog hunt to clear marshlands, deploying dogs and riflemen to trap and shoot roaming boars over hundreds of acres.
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Tan
Paris
New York
Yale
James Blackstone
Philadelphia
Norwich
Mr. Smith
Safe removal of nasal foreign objects in children
The article describes two methods to extract a kernel of corn or small item from a child’s nose. One uses tepid water injected through the nostril with the opposite nostril closed, creating a circuiting jet to dislodge the object. The alternate method asks the child to take a deep breath then forcefully exhale through the obstructed nostril.
Perey and Edith Echo Mutual Affection Amid Banter
The exchange features Perey and Edith declaring admiration for each other, praising strength, courage, beauty, and intelligence. A playful tone shows Edith declaring love and Perey responding with intensity, while Puck notes men’s self doubt with attractive company.
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Simon-Pore
Perey
Edith
Boruty
Puck
Hero of Many Wars: Maciver the Soldier of Fortune
Chicago based Henry Ronald Maciver, a self styled soldier of fortune, claims to organize an army of Americans to fight with British forces against the Boers. Born on the Virginia coast, he has served under fourteen flags, fought in India, Italy, Mexico, Crete, Greece, Cuba, and more, earning numerous decorations and surviving numerous brushes with death.
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Chicago
Henry Ronald Maciver
MacIver
Virginia
Scotland
West Point
East India Service
India
Garibald
Italy
Garibaldi
England
Revoluontate
Henry R. Maciver
Bavon
Alexandria
Leutenant
Stonewall Jackson
Jackson
Gena. Stuart
Robert E. Lee
London
Mobile
Maximilian
Mexico
Maximlian
Maximian
Greece
Piraeus
Col
Greclan
New York
Cuba
Don Carlos
Spain
Sud
Pari
Maelver
Chill
Nicaragia
Balancing Trick Delights New Orleans Bank Tell Tale
A young man from a riverfront wholesale house balanced three coins on a bank teller window ledge creating a delicately stacked pyramid. He used a dab of wax on the edges, then departed with the money amid amazed staff. The scene drew others to try and fail to balance coins as silver spilt on the floor.
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New Orleans
Timee-Democrat
Autograph Tablecloths Enter Dinner Party Trend
A London Graphic report notes signed tablecloths may become fashionable for special banquets. Guests pencil autographs later embroidered in facsimile, creating permanent records despite washing. A small dining club already has such a cloth, covered with autographs, arms, monograms, and mottos, a striking London display.
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J. Ashby Sterry
London Graphic
London
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