An English View of South Africans Change Compdition
The article argues natives in South Africa are rapidly becoming civilized under British rule, contrasts with Australia and the Americas, and praises Natal's growing black population under Victoria. It notes native obedience to white authority, fears Boer annexation, and endorses Christian progress with civilization via steam, electricity, and inventions as seen by the St Louis Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Australia
Natal
Dingaah
Cuaka
Victoria
Transvaal
Great Britain
Swaziland
Jan Englishman
St. Louis Republic
Paris Green Insecticide Notes and Market Insights
Notes on Paris green report modern use in the United States and Canada with annual consumption around 2,000 tons in the U S and 400 tons in Canada. It compares Paris green to London purple, discusses grain size, suspension issues, and potential manufacturing advances to produce a finer impalpable powder without sacrificing efficacy or color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Fragmentary Exchange Reflects Quipful Chat in Bay City
An OCR fragment shows a playful dialogue about Miss Freshley’s complexion and a talkative barber. The garbled text includes names and city cues, suggesting a light conversational piece or column aside from a Bay City paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Freshley
Christmas Bells and Memories in the Chambers Journal
The poem recalls midnight stars and frosty scenes as Christmas bells ring. It speaks of old friends, forgiveness, and a moral reflection on past wrongs. The verses unite Nostalgia, peace, and spiritual nearness amid winter imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Generous Fortune Is Found In A Christmas Moment
A wealthy recluse Mr March, troubled by yearly Christmas gifts to kin, has a change of heart after his janitor Mike pleads for help for his brothers. March funds two hefty tributes from his own wintry savings, discovering joy in giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. March
March
John
John March
Unleas
David
Tom
Harvey
Mr."Marek
Matilds
Mike
Mr.March
Pat
Dennis
Patrick O'Toole
Sur
Dennis O'Toole
Nike’s
Sydney Dayré
Buenarest
Freddy
Grandpa
Santa Claus
Aunt Sue
Oshkosh
Wigginses
William
Wreddy
William Henry Siviter
Puck
unclear text near Christmas exchange in Mag Jackson column
Fragmentary dialogue shows a Jackson family exchange about Christmas behavior and a mysterious reference to a jpeg for an ad substitution. The readable parts imply a humorous or colloquial note in a magazine column featuring Jackson, Pas, and an older fellow.
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Troy
Paris Green
Cratk
Ruth
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