The Education of Our Officers in Public Schools
Dr Maguire criticizes masters of public schools for spoiling officer candidates citing 1874 and 1899 pass rates, notes German successes prompted reforms, but 1884 school policy restored prior gaps. War Office issues, discipline vs. marksmanship debate, and calls for root reform. Observations from Captain A G Boscawen and Colonel F N Maude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller ‘Maguire
Nations Review
Sedan
Europe
Japan
United States
Sandhurst
Lord Salisbury
Maguire
War Office
A. G. Boscawen
M. P
Mili
National Review
South Africa
F. N. Maude
Conan Doyle
Maude
Prasnan
St. Privat
Lnce
Magersfontein
Xith Corps
Amiavilliers
Long
The Test of Losses in War Doctrine and Drill
A British critique argues that small loss tolerance and cover strategy shape campaigns. It blames press influence for Boer resistance and notes Roberts avoided fresh assaults after Faardbeer. Emphasizes endurance, unit coordination, and drill over mere numbers or Bisley marksmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Roberts
Faardeberg
Maude
Bisley
Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills Advertised Curealls
An advertisement extols Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a universal remedy for many ailments from bile and indigestion to liver disease and skin issues. It includes a testimonial from A. Ware of Sturgied liver and praises the pills for purifying blood, improving appetite and digestion, and aiding various health conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adian
al Park
Vic
Morse
Altar
Seo
The Abyssal Depths. By a Banker. A Vivid Ocean Wreck Vision
A banker narrator muses on deep sea wonders. He imagines a plate glass floor revealing the ocean floor, from galleon wrecks with gold and bones to devouring sharks and giant squid. Then the scene shifts to brighter waters with coral gardens and vivid sea plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieis
Peru
Mexico
Horus
Sunk pirate ship tragedy and hopeful wedlock afloat
A dramatic fragment recalls a pirate ship attack where a crew in disguise seized a vessel killing and robbing passengers, followed by its sinking with murderous loot. It shifts to emigrants newly married setting out for distant lands, then contemplates judgment and redemption as sea burial and final reckoning unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Death
Pacific Islands policy sparks Australasian debate
An article discusses Commonwealth interests in Pacific islands, detailing New Zealand and Australia positions on Fiji New Caledonia Samoa and Samoa’s fate. It cites Mr Chamberlain Seddon Sir Robert Stout and Wellington actions, arguing for a decisive imperial policy and noting historical UK refusals and shifts in control across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xyz
Commonwealth
Pacific Islands
New Zealand
Fiji
Chamberlain
Australia
Presbyterian
New Hebrides
Barton
Seddon
Melbourne
New Guinea
Pacific
Hawaii
Australasia
Samoa
Mr Seddon
S Roben Stout
Oper
Sir Robert Stout
Colonial Office
New Caledonia
Wellington
England
Itas
John Thurston
Stout Vogel
Kura-tonga
United States
Traus
Robert Stout
Nervous System Disorder Long Tale Ob Sit and Bute
A fragmentary narrative resembling a diary or dramatic monologue describes nerves unbalancing and the sufferer’s troubled sensations. The text weaves through inner voices, fear, and scattered reflections on pain, memory, and healing, with many garbled names and stray phrases.
Great Event of the Fear ash Anniversary
A garbled newspaper notice announces a grand prize event with £1000 awards, tickets available from secretaries, and a public drawing to be conducted in Melbourne. It mentions winners to be published and invites participation at a local venue with press presence and charity links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Ziad
Peice
Moster
Selsty
Massees
Mel Bourne
Tacseitielders
Mondaey
Sevretars
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F. & E. Grubb
Franklin Street
Thabalgun
Tryf. & EK. Grubb
Riue
Dixson
T. H. Waite
Traralgon
Ron
Tesla
Pearless Cooker Company
Strevi
Joseph J. James
Ordels
LAW
Somner & CO
Swanston Street
Mande
Paardaheng
Hs Woke
Joba Oke
Ryneum
Dace Amon
de. Niehuleen
ST. Vitus
Frances M. E. Ralph
Sit and Bute
Wits
Ralphol
Liege
Tcould Grood
Roniowe
Dazed
Emapoe Linner
Rivne
Gil
Aica
Old Leek
Coe
Mirina
Jessica
Swan
Agele
Napier
Dave
Sital
Aga Dlematie
Eam
Egéputten
Noteboek
Bern
Peteburg
Ieee
Si Amlee
Oee
Aeir
Han
Lek
Vertinne
Rae
Radler Ful
Seok
Wolfe
Irene Iashaurting
von Donne
Worbmanel del Toe
Yublabel
Jems Garett
Viereris
Druids
Gazaar Amo Art Union
Druid
Reans Taylor
de Warthe
Vaime
Drette
Apem
K Wenden
Wangen
Vail
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