Two Languages in England in Language Evolution
Professor Andre Lefevre argues language evolution ties to human progress in a volume on Race and Language. He notes Saxon roots fade to German and Latin, with vast English vocabulary drawn from French and Latin. Saxon dominates natural terms and daily objects, while poetry favors Saxon words, complicating foreign comprehension of Shakespeare and Byron.
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Andre Lefevre
Paris
Turner
aAlired
M. Thommerel
Professor Lefevre
England
Pittsburg
Last of the Buccaneers and a Dark Pirate Tale
A historical note recounts the end of Confrecinas and his crew after a Spanish theft and a clash with Captain John Drake Sloat aboard the Grampus near Puerto Rico in 1825. Forty pirates were captured, tried, and shot, with Confrecinas meeting a defiant death.
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Porto Rico
Confrecinas
John Drake Sloat
California
Gramus
West Indies
San Juan
Boca de Inferno
Mouth of Hell
Sloat
Onfrednas
Harper
The Consciencelese Alligator
The Consciencelese Alligator features Brer Williams and a timid convert debating dangers of water and alligators. Br'er Williams asserts courage, comparing to the whale tale of Jonah while noting a Georgia gator’s tougher bite and memory loss after swallowing.
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Atlanta Constitution
Delusions of Genius and Early Theories of Mental Illness
Medical Review discusses how vivid imaginations and early beliefs shaped views on insanity with examples from Luther Goethe and others. It notes that fears were not true insanity but rooted in upbringing and overactive imagination. A later section describes dementia and memory in senile patients and delirious episodes showing preserved recall of past events.
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Martin Luther
Goethe
Stoffman
Noifman
Luther
No Frills Court Holds Up Its Pencil Quest
An Ohio court once presided by a Connecticut judge with New England mannerisms declared there were no frills in his court yet relied on appurtenances. One morning a petitioner pressed for immediate settlement while the judge searched for a missing pencil, noting the court must wait for it to listen.
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Ohio
Connecticut
New England
Letter Delivery Undercover Note in Tribune Quotation
A man questions a colored office assistant about a letter found on a desk. The boy explains he posted it because the envelope had no address and no writing, making the recipient unclear. The exchange is quoted from the New York Tribune.
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New York Tribune
Lost Angels Wings causes soprano to fret during rehearsal
The soprano Miss Hycee struggles to locate the solo piece titled On Angels' Wings just before a performance. The leader asks what is the matter and she laments losing the sheet, prompting an offhand quip from an alto.
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Miss Hycee
Chicago Tribune
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery touted for digestion cure
Advertises Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for stomach and digestion related diseases. Claims to restore strength by aiding nutrition and cites a Chicago man’s three year illness and recovery after using the product. Urges readers not to substitute with cheaper medicines and offers a free medical adviser via mail order.
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Pierce
John I Castana
Arch St
Chicago
Illinois
Dr. Pierce
Election Judges Named by Caroline County Supervisors
At the Caroline County Supervisors of Election meeting in the Denton court house on September 28, 1903, judges and clerks of election for 1903 were appointed for the listed election districts. Each name follows with its party designation and district notes as recorded.
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Denton National Bank
General Assembly of Maryland
Caroline County
Henderson
Greensboro
Hillsboro
Ridgely
American Car
Federalsburg
Preston
Vctuuet
Charles H. Whitby
Maryland
General Assembly
Harry W. Tewple
William H. Thawley
William W. Seward
Board of Supervisors
Benry
H. Jouxson
Denton
Court Hous
Tarry W.temple
Aturyland
UH. Johnson
Carpet sale alert with church discounts and window shade prices
Local shop urges shoppers not to buy elsewhere before visiting. Carpets priced from 28 cents to 1 25 per yard, art squares offered at reasonable prices. Special prices extended to churches for church projects. Window shades still sold at old prices.
Clothing for Everybody Fits All Sizes and Styles
A bold retailer proclaims a vast stock for men boys and children promising clothing for all heights and builds. Suits priced from 1.50 to 15 overcoats 2.90 to 15 pants 0.25 to 6.50, boasting the largest Easton selection and ready to wear fit. Stores tout current styles and low prices with corduroy pants highlighted.
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Easton
Hye
Shoe shop doubles sales from last year
A local retailer reports selling twice as many shoes as a year ago. Prices range from 25 cents to 3 dollars 50 cents with emphasis on value. The ad promotes quality and urges customers to call and ask to see the one dollar shoes.
Local grocer advertises trade for goods and savings
A rural store promotes accepting trade as payment for a wide range of goods. It lists fresh groceries salt meats vegetables tea dinner sets lamps dry goods notions carpets shoes hats clothing and more. The ad invites customers to call and see savings.
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Ayer
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H.R. Buatis
Bedda
Minn
A.c. Atsr CO
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Inet
A. T. Reichman
Bradford Downes
Denton, Maryland
JAS. T, Mullin & Sons
Marderhill River
Philadelphia
Frederica
Nathan H. Maxson
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Ph South Wharves
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Milford
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Frederica & Phila. Nav, CO
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Arbuckle
Lawrence & Gould Mystic
D. F. King
Macadapegafaaga Pefo
Savings Bank
Murray
Ao Water
Burrsville Hardware Store
Boons Fitteep
T, Harvey
Burrsville, Md
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Erreroy
Denton, Md
OF Intermediate
Caroline
Lien Denson
Levi Voshell, Sr
Rebt
D. Bradley
Godwin
É&C
Baltimore and Eastern Shore Transportation Company
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Spear's Wharf
Cambridge
Evancole Kingston
Gilpin’s Point
Dawnet
Huck
Turkey Creek
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Tre Towers
Williston
Lyford
Passapae’s
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T. S. Slaughtei
Tuckahoe Flour Mills
Ernest Downes
Hillsboro, Md
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Hotel Avon
WM. A. Smith
M. M’daniel & CO
Joliet
Keeley Institute For
North Capitol ST
Mashington,d.c
Uran
W. J. Blackiston
Onger
Warner
West Denton
T. Pliny Fisher
Thos. W. Jones
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad
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Fashington
Daltimore
Hiladelphia
Ilmington
Layton
Kenton
Hardy
Slaughter Marydel
Tenderson
Keensboro
Anne Cordova Chanel
Lingdaff
Trappe
Oxford
North
Attvradory
R Wood
Gen
Geo. W.noyd
G. K. Ebling
Reistred
Ridgely, MD
Grocery Department
Washington Street
Godwin’s
Anklam Mfg CO
W. J. G. Dulang’ Company, SB Sast Baltimere
Baltimore, Md
Undertaker
Driwton, Dat
Stuaitd
Kent County Mutual Insurance CO
Dover
Delaware
Sihn T. Carter, Jr
L. Irving Jones
Ausin, Doeaten, Md
RUBAL
Alex. Noble
Preston, Md
Pate Ree
Oleten
Sean
PSOE
Asa
Pee Se Seerels
Rhee School