Bloody engagement near Johannesburg leaves heavy British losses
The dispatch reports 57 officers and men killed and 121 wounded, with 41 Boers dead. British force of 1,400 suffered about 13 percent casualties in a fierce battle beyond Johannesburg along the Transvaal Natal line. Concurrent reports note Boer advances in Cape Colony and the seizure of Jamestown, signaling coordinated attacks on British positions. General French deployed to Cape Colony indicates rising strain on Kitchener’s lines.
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Rithis
Johannesburg
Transvaal
Natal
Cape Colony
Jamestown
Multeno
Burghersdorp
Winkfontein
Pretoria
French
Kitchener
Pofuerrillas
Apa
Vilakfontein
Fallsvaal
Orange Hreg
Teething Powder Praise From Columbus Letter
A Columbus Georgia letter dated August 24 1872 praises Teething powders for a grandchild with almost magical effects. The writer Jostin Key formerly Bishop of the Southern Methodist Church expresses strong satisfaction and signs the note sincerely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, Ga
C. J. Moffett
Jostin Key
Bishop Southern Methodist Church
Pasture Crops for Hogs and Profit Line
The article argues pasture and range are essential for healthy breeding hogs and profitable operations. It warns against dry lots with corn only and urges a planned, varied forage program. A proper pasture is a sizable, well managed range providing diverse food value for hogs.
Care of the Stallion During Breeding Season
Rural World advises stallion care to maintain health and vigor. Keep him in a well lighted roomy box stall with some visibility, daily driving or riding, and access to an outdoor area for sun and air. Feed should be sweet hay oats and wheat bran with little corn. daily grooming and thorough coat cleansing are essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colemans Rural World
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by North Stratford Reader
The testimonial claims a stubborn cough was cured by One Minute Cough Cure. Norris Silver from North Stratford NH says the remedy made him well, while Noah Martin, a local druggist, notes many others have been cured and urges relief for skeptical patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris Silver
North Stratford
Noah Martin
Aged Couple Remarried In Catholic Ceremony
In Macon Missouri an unusual marriage was solemnized by Father C F Leary at the Catholic Church. Joseph Kunder, a contractor previously divorced from his first wife, married Mrs Catherine Fisher after amends with the church. His former wife had died two weeks earlier. Both spouses are over seventy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
C.F . Leary
Catholic Church
Joseph Kunder
Catherine Fisher
Sunder
Ekunder
Kunder
Herbine Promotes Digestion and Stomach Tone
If the stomach performs its functions actively the food is transformed into nourishing blood that sustains vigor and warmth. Herbine gives tone to the stomach and promotes digestion and assimilation. Price sixty cents. Noah Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Martin
Man Survives Near Fatal Safe Descent in Marietta
Harry Moore of Williamstown guided a rolling iron safe down stairs at Marietta while coworkers hauled it up.The ropes snapped and the safe barreled toward him in a perilous tumble He escaped with minor hip and leg injuries and was taken to a hospital The incident followed by mentions of local social quirks and a note on police shooting limits from Judge Gummers of Trenton New Jersey.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Harry Moore
Marietta
Moore
Williamstown
Judge Gummers
Trenton
N Jo
Longst
No. 1
Shay
DeWitts Little Early Risers Adducted by Noah Martin
Danger disease and death follow neglect of the bowels Use DeWitts Little Early Risers to regulate them and you will add years to your life and life to your years Easy to take never gripe Noah Martin Druggist.
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DeWitt
Noah Martin
Two men brawl and a cough remedy ad crowd lines
Two men stumble along Longst street after midnight. An exchange escalates into insults over pride and perception of injury. The scene blends a slurred comic quarrel with a plug for Ballard’s Horehound Syrup promising quick relief for bronchial ailments priced at 26 and 45 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Martian
A Good Barometer Predicts Rain For River Farmers
Farmers along the Chariton river held an informal drought meeting with Col. R H Kern present. Ivor Jones claimed a spring on his farm had turned into a stream, predicting rain within three days based on his water barometer observation.
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Chariton River
Col. R H. Kern
S J. Louis
Ivor Jones
Macon Republican
A Worthy Successor Promises Cure for Catarrh
An old practitioner touts a new treatment for catarrh marketed as SNUFFLES. The ad claims permanent relief by addressing the disease, offers a one dollar package with full month’s use, and promises expert guidance from the discoverer upon request. Available prepaid in the United States or Canada from Philadelphia addresses.
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Wkap
Calakrh
Canada
Market Street
Philadelphia
Death of Frederich Nystunder Wealthy Lancaster Area Armner
Frederich Nystunder a wealthy armer near Lancaster died recently while drawing a government pension of 1750 dollars monthly. His estate includes 420 acres of prime land and about 3000 dollars in personal property. He designates six neighbors as executors to determine the pension received and calculate 6 percent interest, refund principal and interest to the treasurer of the United States government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederich Nystunder
Lancaster
United States
Anton News
Burlingtons Route Excursions to Summer Destinations
Burlingtons Route advertises cheap round trip excursions from Burlington to Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City and other cities with summer itineraries. Listings include Epworth League meeting San Francisco July 6 18 Modern Woodmen S in St Paul June 8 10 and various groups with one fare plus small surcharges for round trips. Contact P F Withnow for full information.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake
San Francisco
Cal
Epworth League
St. Paul
Modern Woodmen S
Kansas City
Mystic Shrine
Chicago
Ill
Baptist Young People
Detroit
Mich
National Fducational Association
Cincinnati
Ohio
Christian Endeavor
Buffalo
Louisville
Knight Templars
St Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
P. F. Withnow
Tragic Farm Family Murder Suicide Near Napoleon
The 16 year old Leroy Crow fatally stabbed his 24 year old sister after midnight, then killed his 13 year old brother, set the barn on fire and shot himself. The burned body was found today and authorities suspect insanity from dime novel reading.
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Toledo O
Leroy Crow
Napoleon
Stomach Troubles Prompt Positive Cure Claim
An advertisement touts Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a positive cure for stomach troubles, endorsed by L. H. Howard. It urges readers to try the product as a remedy.
Railroad Contract Let For Huntsville to Higbee Line
The contract has been let for the construction of the Columbia Huntsville and Northwestern Railroad from Huntsville to Higbee. When completed the line will connect Columbia with five main lines and will provide easy access to the State University from all parts of the state.
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Columbia, Huntsville and Northwestern Railroad
Huntsville
Higbee
Columbia
The
State University
Local Druggists Promote Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
B F Mouser of Chetopa Kansas and L A Howard tout the syrup pepsin as the best sale in their stores. It claims to cure Constipation Indigestion Sick Headache and Stomach Trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Mouser
Chetopa
Kansas
Dr. Caldwell
L. A. Howard
Dark Iron Gray Racehorse boasting storied bloodlines
The description outlines a dark iron gray horse of 16 bands high and 1200 pounds praised for size style and action suited to small horses. It notes superior race blood from Norther and Goward lineage with a record of 226 Onwar and 39 winning heats, highlighting speed and elite breeding from the 1800s era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norther
Missouri
Goward
Erka
Preat
Veo Wilkes
Foxy Quiller-Quiller Teams for Colt Insurance
Advert says $10 to insure a colt to stand and mentions care to prevent accidents but no responsibility for injuries. Colts held for service fee. mares removed from newb’erhood trigger immediate service fee.
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Hall
F. J. Cagney & Co
Toledo
Cuba
Scott
OTT & Bowne
Frostall
Ohio State Journal
Burlingtons
L. H. Howard
Parker & Wooldridge Stableg
Hal Lane
M. C. Campbell
Spring Hill
Fenn
Brown
Star Pointer
Maud
Pat Malone
Hal Lané
Foxy Quiller
Lees
Fox
Onslaught
George Wilkes
Alden Goldsmith
Volbntect
Parker & Wooldridge
Unionville
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