Trace English Surnames to Medieval Pageants
A fragment discusses how surnames like Whalebelly Yarrow and Asplin may derive from medieval European pageants. It cites Whalebelly from a Daniel of a Smithfield eight days pageant and links Mildmay to the Virgin Mary. It references Stowe and Minchen from Minchen lune and nun residence.
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Norfolk
Europe
Oberammerglau
Sone
Auctor
Smithfield
Wlich
Yarrow
Pharoah
Asplin
Absalmon
Mildmay
Mild
Mary
Ilere
Stowe
London
Tower St
St. Helen's
Bishopsgute St
Mouch
Manchin
Octun
Minnehin
Minueter
Minch
Mince
Grapevine News Network Detections Spark City Rumor Web
An underground citywide information network moves news swiftly from jeweler to butcher to tobacconist as a robbery prompts rapid chatter. The crowd discusses suspects, safeguards, and cautionary lessons, with consensus forming around prudent money handling and vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Revere
New York Times
Penalty for Fighting Slugs
An odd historical note describes a battle among animals including a mouse, caribow, and elk whose horns became hopelessly interlocked as they fought. The conflict ends with starvation or exhaustion, highlighting the brutal nature of animal combat. Country Howe is cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Texas constitutional amendment to create permanent university fund
The proposal amends Section 11 of Article VII to place lands and proceeds for the University of Texas into a permanent fund. The fund will be invested in government and school bonds for UT dormitories and buildings, with certain railroad lands excluded. The amendment will be voted on November 4, 1930, by eligible electors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
University of Texas
United States
Texas
Board of Regents
Permanent University Fund
Jane Y. McCallum
Dental notice for artificial teeth crowns and bridge work
Dental notice announces available services for artificial teeth crowns and bridge work by Dr L P Chastain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Chastain
Texas constitutional amendment on legislature session terms and pay
The proposed amendment revises session timing and procedures and sets per diem and mileage for legislators. It schedules regular sessions every two years with defined initial bill periods and committee hearings, and outlines governor emergency powers and reimbursements. It also specifies submission to voters at the November 1930 election.
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State of
Texas
State of Texas
Jane Y. Meccallum
Hawthorne’s bleak image of shelter in rain
Nathaniel Hawthorne describes Unkind Natura Nature denying hospitality during rain. In sunny heat she shows no mercy yet offers shade in hidden woods where sun fails to reach. Storms arrive and even a wet couch of roses seems impossible in Eve’s bower at Paradise.
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Paradise
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Brave fireman bears lady from firebed with chivalry
An Irish fireman saved a woman from a blaze but fell hard with the woman on top. A doctor called him sound though badly bruised and praised his bravery. He quipped that true gentleness should have let the lady go first.
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Autrisi
Master Mind Executive Mastery Beyond Orders
The piece argues true executives must know every element of their tasks. It stresses that grit and thorough understanding define an absolute master of the work entered.
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Rob't McDade
W.M. Wheeler
Joe P. Clarke
Arrel F. Foster
E. Lawrence
R. S. Bracewell
Justice of the Precinct
A. H. Mushe
Webster’s New International Dictionary
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New International
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Springfield, Mass
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Houston
Tom B. Cuny
Day of
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FORD
Lang
Trettin
Brookshire, Texas
Mads
C. H. Urban
Waller County
Mineral Wells
America
Crazy Water Hotel
Will Graest
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