Washington Lineage Traced Back to Norman Knight and Solgrave
A historical tribute traces George Washington’s ancestry to Norman knight William of Weseyngton who bought Solgrave manor in 1183. It follows the Washingtons through Solgrave and Brington, their ties to the Spencers, and their rise from Suffolk and Lancashire roots to prominence in Northamptonshire and Gray's Inn. The piece notes heraldic links, marital alliances, and the family’s enduring presence in English towns while foreshadowing Washington’s American legacy.
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Edward II
England
Alfred the Great
Adam and Eve
Noah
Willam of
Hertburn
Wessyngton
Durham
William
Sir William of
Weseyngton
George Washington
Washington 18
Solgrave
Lawrence Washington
Northamptonshire
Lawrence
Spencer
Earl Spencer
Brington
Brazenose College
Oxford
Henry the Eighth
Charles the
Washingtons
Cromwell
Backache and kidney trouble relief with Dean's Kidney Pills
A Colorado Springs man describes lifelong backache and kidney issues that disrupted sleep and urine, then credits permanent relief to Dean's Kidney Pills. Sold 60 cents a box by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. Includes unrelated humorous anecdotes and a Delineator quote about God and a stalk of corn.
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Thomas N. McCullough
Weber St
Colorado Springs
Colo
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Common Sense vs Strong Drugs on Skin Diseases
An old medical ad asserts eczema psoriasis salt rheum and barber's itch are cured by targeting skin germs with a D. D. D Prescription of wintergreen glycerine and thymol. It claims immediate itch relief and notes that druggists supply the mild liquid, recommended by a Chicago skin specialist.
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Dennis
Chicago
Lon
Mos
Youthful Mind at Work
Miss Marjorie aged five visited a kindergarten and asked to attend regularly. She praised teacher Miss Lee as nice and said good behavior would make her grow into a pretty lady while being naughty would make her ugly. Her mother smiled and agreed.
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Marjorie
Mises Lee
Mise Marjorie
Misa Lee
Widower Sees Bust of Deceased Wife
In Lipplincott's tale a grieving husband views his wife's clay bust. The sculptor offers to adjust it if needed. The widower, moved to tears, declares it captures her essence and her large nose as a sign of goodness and asks for a larger pose.
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Lipplincott
Comfort Still Five-Year-Old Scar Worry Abated
A five year old boy cut his upper lip badly and required a doctor to sew the wound. His mother feared a disfiguring scar but the child reassured her that his mustache would cover it. Harper's Weekly.
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Tommy
Harper's Weekly
Special Round Trip Homeseekered Rates to New Mexico and Texas
On the first and third Tuesdays of each month during the year the Colorado & Southern Railway sells round trip Homeseekers tickets to many points in New Mexico and Texas at one fare plus 2.00 for the round trip with a twenty five day final limit and liberal stop over privileges. For rates and details contact the Colorado & Southern agent or T. B. Fisher, General Passenger Agent, Denver. A fresh young man is apt to apoll early in life.
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Colorado & Southern Railway
New Mexico
Texas
Colorado & Southern
T. B
Fisher
Denver
Colorado
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John
Old Country
Augustine
Mary Bell
Sulgrave
Baron Spencer
Washington
Washington and Spencer
Robert Washington
Elizab
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Knights of Washington
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Barn
Herald's College of London
E. N. Vallandigham
Potomas
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Soret
Mt. Vernon
Potomac
Irving
Walt
Belvoir
Intiong
Annapolis
Maryland
Mr. Vernon
Cnres
Col. Carrington
Carrington
Gen
Mt Vernon
Snake Hill
Fredericksburg
Slater
Washington Family Arms
Erington
Englan
Margaret
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Mamma
Pontum
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Bee Bee
Hidewant
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Pioneer Seed CO
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Wazee
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Freued & Uo
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