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Weekly Call in Troy, Illinois

07 Jun 1902

Page 6

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Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1902

Page

6

Brief Historical Sketch of the British Boer War

Wright A Patterson profiles the three year long war in South Africa. He notes unclear causes, outlines key campaigns from 1899 to 1901, including Boer victories at Magersfontein and Stormberg, British relief of Ladysmith, and Roberts and Kitchener leadership, ending with ongoing guerrilla warfare before peace negotiations.

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Glencoe Natal William Penn Symons Elaandslangte Rrench Kock Ladysmith White South Africa England Home Sir Redvers Buller Lord Methuen Kimberly Durban Buller Builer Tugela River Lord Roberts Tugela Methuen Cronje Magersfontein Modder Gordon Highlanders Gatacre Stromberg Cape Colony Spion Kop Roberts Acros Orange Free State French Paardeberg Bloemfontein Joubert Pretoria Davet Roberta Sanna Col Broadwood Beddersburg Mafeking Baden Powell Dero Mayo Vaal Golden Town Johannesburg Johannesberg Tranavaal Krueger London Kitchener Fayot de Wet Botha Steyn Delaray Schalk-Burger War Office Longon Nglard Modderfontein Plummer Yeomanry Delarey Victorian Rifles Banyon Black Houea Methen Wright A, Patterson
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Grand Old Man of South Africa Paul Kruger

Biographical sketch of Paul Kruger detailing his German ancestry, birth in Cape Colony, early military service, leadership of Boer forces, role in battles and the trek to Transvaal, presidency from 1883 and multiple reelections, exile in Europe, and reputation as a hunter who killed 250 lions.

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Kruger England Transvaal Free State Holland Potsdam Germany South Africa Dom Paul Wage Culesburg Cape Colony Boomplaats Tranavaal Majuba Hill Europe
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Americans in South Africa At Forefront of Industry

The article lauds Americans in South Africa for driving mining and industrial growth alongside British and continental financiers. It cites Howard C. Hillegas praising Americans for leadership in ventures since the gold rush era, noting American skill underpins many major South African institutions and that managers of large mines and industries are often trained in the United States.

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South Africa Transvaal Orange Free State Howard Oc, Hillegas Dom Paul United States California Colorado
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Orange Free State Population and Demographics

The Orange Free State spans 48,326 square miles with a white population of 77,716 consisting of 40,971 males and 37,145 females. Of the total, 61,010 were native-born in the Free State and 21,316 in Cape Colony, with an additional 129,787 natives in the region.

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Orange Free State Free State Cape Colony
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Whipple motor sled becomes summer cyclemobile

The Whipple motor sled, first noted last February, is transformed by replacing front runners with wheels to create a summer machine. Designer Mr. Whipple claims it can run 4 to 40 miles per hour, weighs about 150 pounds, and offers excitement to all ages including the elderly and those in delicate health. Speed tests on Chicago streets drew large crowds.

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Power of Imagini Thought Disease and Fear of Cancer

A Chicago American inspired piece argues that constant morbid thoughts and fear can induce real disease like cancer. It warns against dwelling on ruin or heredity fears, urging cheerful minds, positive thinking, and social support as cheaper, safer medicine.

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Kas Chicago American
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Attractive Low Priced Home Design Promises Adaptable Cottage

A public domain home description outlines a compact cottage with cellar under the first floor, two story finish with cherry staircase, white wood on the second floor, and interior framing of hemlock. It notes plastered walls, stone and cement floors, a hot air furnace, exterior sheathing and shingles, multiple color rooms with borders, and cedar trim.

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Hrief Gen. Kitchener South African Republic George White Baden Powel Petrua Jacobua Joubert Mujuba Hill Dr. Leyds Boshof Wepener Fort Abram Dewersdorp Windsorton Gen. Roberts Gen. Joubert Gen Baden-Powell Om. French Gen. Methuen Paul Kruger Amerigans Hechanis Imagini Jeros
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