Night of Vengeance on the Vaal Farm
In mist and darkness Jess Croft and Janije attempt to assassinate Frank Muller by stealth, but cowardice and a ghostly vengeance thwart them. Muller sleeps as Jess’s resolve hardens, then fear and a specter of the dead woman halt the deed. The pursuit breaks up. John Nicol returns to England with Bessie Croft as his wife.
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Jantjo
Missie
Bass Frank
Blue Gum
Janije
Muller
Frank Muller
Jess
Beo Man
Jamie
Bessie
Janiie
Teal
Vaal
Jes Croft
Moorfontein Hill
Leuwkloof
Pretoria
John
Tanta Codtvee
Silas Croft
Karl Hendrik
Sins Croft
John Nicol
Moonfontein
Jantje
Central Africa
Latus
Poneto
Silas
Standard
Niweaska
Natal
Son
John Niel
England
Rutlandshire
Sweet Bessie Croft
Parden
Jove
Dr King's New Discovery and Electric Bitters praised
Bradford of Chattanooga reports cure by Dr King s New Discovery for consumption after a severe cold. Harrisburg s Edward Shepherd credits Electric Bitters and Bucklen s Arnica Salve for healing a eight year leg condition. Both products sold by Laubach Boyd s drug store with trial bottles offered.
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PD. A. Bradford
Chattanooga
Tenn
Dr King
Laubach & Boyd's
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
Bucklin
Laubach & Boyd
Drunkenness Cured by Dr Haines Golden Specific
A historical claim describes drunkenness or liquor habit being cured by administering Haines Golden Specific as a remedy. The statement reflects period medical advertising and lacks verified clinical evidence.
Darbys Prophylactic Fluid In Protecting Household From Smallpox
James W. Parkinson of Philadelphia recalls using Darbys prophylactic fluid to cleanse the room during a smallpox case. He notes the patient was relieved, not delirious, not pitted, and home within three weeks, with no secondary cases in the household.
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Darby
James W. Parkinson
de Uaterer
Phila
English Rooibaatje Escapes from Boer Holdout
John narrowly escapes execution after being captured by Boers at Hans Coetzee's house. He endures abuse, threats, and a shooting ambience before an elderly woman intervenes, forces the men outside, and warns him to flee toward Moorfontein. He then treks ten miles through wet night to safety.
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Jess
Hans Coetzee
John
Jim
Roolhanje
Biar
Frank Muller
Rooibaatje
Transvaal
Tanta Cagtree
Moorfontein
Tragic Flight Ends in Poetic Death at Leun Kloof
Jess flees across the plain and reaches a cave at Leun Kloof where she dies beside her lover John. She dies after giving a final note of forgiveness and sacrifice, leaving a tale of love, guilt, and fate.
Salt A Cure For Falling Hair Says Boston Transcript
A Boston Transcript reader reports success using dry salt on the scalp as a remedy for hair loss. After applying salt nightly and brushing hair, the user notes reduced shedding, thickening since mid November, and no adverse effects, though results may vary by individual.
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Boeton Transcript
Carved Canes Bring Prosperity to Street Artist
A former West Coast drifter, once down on luck, now profits by carving names into canes. He sells to soldiers and various groups, then hires wood carvers to meet demand as he handles orders and promotions.
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Aivelihood
New York Tribune
Surgeon Dr Pancoast Defends Hospital Care in Trial Testimony
Philadelphia physician Dr Pancoast testified at a city trial that American surgeons do not experiment on patients in hospitals. He cited France and Germany for harsher methods, noting that even the poorest receives treatment befitting a royal bench. English jubilee coins feature Queen with crown above widow’s cap.
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Pancoast
Philadelphia
France
Germany
Harper's Bazar
England
Don’t Grapple With a Burglar Says Chicago Times
The Chicago Times argues burglars pose lifelong danger and urges homeowners not to grapple with intruders. It states burglars aim to steal and may murder if escaping seems easiest, and advises avoiding close contact unless a gun is within reach.
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Ktabor
Chicago Times
Franklin Goes Wigless in Dignified Garb
The account recalls Benjamin Franklin in 18th century attire facing a hairdresser’s failure to fit a wig. Ordered to wear wig sword and hat, Franklin’s head proved too large for the wig, prompting the hairdresser to abandon the attempt. He then appeared without wig or sword, matching the style of the day. The two other American ministers wore wigs and swords.
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Franklin
Monsieur
The
American Magazine
Visiting Professor Encounters Mormon Sunday School Gag
The Rev Dr Tilett of Vanderbilt visited a Salt Lake City Mormon Sunday school. In the infant class a temporary teacher asked where their teacher was and the class answered in unison that he was in the penitentiary for doing right.
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Tilett
Vanderbilt University
Salt Luake City
Tillett
New York Tribune
New York Judge Rules Tenant Owns Exterior Lease Rights
A New York judge held that a tenant’s lease includes exterior building walls and grants the right to use the outside for advertising. The decision clarifies boundaries between tenant rights and property ownership in leasing.
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New York
Painless Childbirth Promises Ease for Expectant Mothers
Book touts painless childbirth and relief from morning sickness swelling and other pregnancy evils. Endorsed by physicians as a wife’s private companion. Send two cent stamp for descriptive circular and confidential letter from FRANK Titomans & Co publishers Baltimore Md.
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Frank Titomans & Co. Publishers
Baitamore
Styl
Frighted Ad Vends Irregular Neuralgia Cure
An ad-like fragment appears to promote Gilmore's Neuralgia Cure sold by Laubach & Boyd in Daggett Mills Pennsylvania. The copy mentions nerve pain relief claims and a dubious remedy packaging with references to a framed life and cryptic text.
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Gilmore
Laubach & Boyd
E. J. Whitney
Clarkson, N. Y
Launch & Boyd
Daggetts Mills
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