Origin of English Language Explored in Historical Sketch
A historical overview traces language from primitive cries and gestures to words. It notes interjections as early speech, evolution of terms from object meanings, and how names shift with usage. English gains breadth after 1066 through Anglo-Saxon and Norman-French roots, bearing over 43 000 words and Latin and Teutonic contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbon
S. Fountain
Toma Roscius
Eisero
Roselua
Roscius
Augustus
Tiberius
Chenestry
Ammon
Saturn
Luna
Cincinnati Enquirer
Manila's Dark Dungeons Unearthed by Kansas Soldier
Ralph Gehrett of Company C Twentieth Kansas recounts a Manila excursion into subterranean dungeons built over four centuries ago. He and a bunkmate visited about 30 rooms, describing moss covered walls damp fetid air skulls and rats in dim lantern light. They climbed spiral stairs to an ammunition magazine with rusty cannon balls and emerged grateful for daylight and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph & Gehrett
Company C
Twentieth Kansas
Manila
Andi
Gebrett
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Lorain Bridge Progress and Bold Canal Conveyor Venture
The Brown Conveyor, used in the Chicago drainage project, now moves in South Lorain towering 200 feet over railroad yards. It will transfer ore from storage to distant cars, enabling vast off storage work and lowering excavation bids. Albert E. Boone promotes a 1040 mile Southeastern Ohio Black Diamond Belt and Terminal Railroad with cheap stock subscriptions. Construction on Lorain’s bridge is advancing swiftly, with a solid substructure and high quality materials. The project promises strong local pride once finished.
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Alex Brown
Chicago Drainage Canal
South Lorain
Johnson Company
Callway
Chivate Canal
Albert E. Boone
Southeastern Ohio Black Diamond Belt and Terminal Railroad Company
Cincinnati
Powhnaton
Belmont County
Toledo
Lorain
Colonel Boone
Rers
Lorain County Ohio Election Notice for City and County Offices
Voters in Lorain County Ohio are notified of a general election to fill numerous state and county offices. Qualified electors will meet at their township wards or precincts between sunrise and 5:00 PM to elect governor lieutenant governor treasurer auditor attorney general supreme court justice bond of public works state senator Lorain County representative county clerk probate judge prosecuting attorney county commissioner county engineer and estate agent positions across multiple townships and school districts including Amherst Black River Brownhelm Carlisle Columbia Erton Elyria LaGrange Penfield Pittsfield Ridgeville Rochester Oberlin Wellington and nearby districts. The notice lists specific districts, townships, and school areas affected.
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Ohio
Lorian Country
Aya Ueloeka
State of
State
Oia
Unio
Supreme Court
Oilo
Lorain County
Lorain Couey
Towlowing
Heal Estate
Ammherst
Water From Mountains Powers California Irrigation
The drought of 1898-99 spurred a massive irrigation expansion in southern California. About 100000 acres were added by diverting water from mountain streams, saving seepage, and doubling or tripling supply. Mountain water power funded pumping and electricity cut irrigation costs, boosting farm and orchard output across five counties.
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California
Slose
President McKinley to Visit Cleveland for Eight Hours
President McKinley will arrive by train at Seelock Union depot in the morning and remain until 4 pm. He will spend an hour in the forenoon visiting his sister Mrs Duncan on Oakdale street in the east end. A public reception will be held at Hollenden and he will address the old soldiers of Cuyahoga county.
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McKinley
Cleveland
Union
Seelock
Duncan
Oakdale Street
East End
Hollenden
Cuyahoga County
Mysterious Rainbow Portents Reported In Town
Residents awoke Tuesday morning buzzing with speculation after a rainbow seen overnight sparked varied theories. Some believed it signaled decisive wartime events in Africa or a water works crisis, but many sided with the idea that it foreboded a victory for the Columbia.
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Elyvian
Africa
Elyria
Columbia
Rainbow at Night Seen Over City by Several Witnesses
A rainbow at night was seen Tuesday morning in the city as a bright moonlit arch glowed over clouds. Witness J Huwiston, depot night man for the C T W depot, described the scene as beautiful and lasting several minutes before fading from view.
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J.€. Huwiston
Depot
Demand at Elyria Business College Surges in September
The Elyria Business College reports heavier call volume and steady inquiries. In September they filled twelve walls and since October 11 have had eight calls. Nineteen new students enrolled that month with a new shorthand division starting November 1.
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Elyria Business College
China Painting Class Formed By Miss Crittenden
Miss Crittenden, pupil of Leykaut of Detroit, will form a china painting class. For particulars inquire at R. J. Roe's drug store, where samples of work can be seen.
Furnished City Lots Offered on East Avenue
Real estate note lists three fine large lots on East Avenue with slate roofs and 143 front, offering room for another house. Describes investment potential and mentions buildable plans for the money.
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Furnace ST
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Chicago Daily Nears
Walton
Fishmonger
Bearder
Sally Farmer
Kias
Sheriff’s
Black River Township
Seas Brighten Township
Brownhelm
Canvlen
Carlisle Township
Columbia Township
Ertan Township
Elyria Township
Tiraftun Township
Gatette Loranion
Wellington Townalip
Scogl Deotrich
Cerry
Ufth
Ria
TE. W. Andes
Sherimot Vernin
Sherif
Ollie
Hlytia
D. Lewis & Coo
D. Lewis & CO
Meyers
Sonora
Caquera
Hy Ann Eliza
Mary Maloney
Ma Jane
Philadelphia Bulletin
N. Y
Origha
Chicago Daily News
Krt
Sk Ridit
WilTaell
John Walsh
Naework
Beatie
Rawklin
Taurvet
Laure
Cis
Payiag
Conral Brekwane
Crandall
A. Tuvett
Ren Elyry Webber
Danny Place
Eaton
Siathre
Lecier
Savith Bros
Palmer
Wheeler Siddle
Dow
West Broa Street
Mig
Rose Catarrho Co
Elyria, Ohio
Elyria Foundry and
Machine Works
Geo. Leclair
Prop
DRS
Kelsey & Webber
Savings Bank
America
A. RB
Cheapside
John Lersch & CO
Dykeman’s Drug Store
Philpott & Daniels
China
Lake Aye
B. Manning
Wwe
THE
Asthmas CO
Buffalo, N. Y
W.H. Tucker
Knickerbocker Coal & Ice Co
H. J. Nelpfoot
Blyriz
West Broad St
Richard Bell
M’pr
E. Broad St
Whiteman
Real Estate Age
Elyria - Lorain- Amh
I Nichol
East 9Th ST
East Bridge
West Liver ST
Ridgeville Road
Frank M. Whiten
Nichols Brock
the National Bank OF
Naval Danka
I Pastora
Oflite
Lobain
Darcy Bitewrn
Lorain County Bank
Andwar Block
Parks Foster
B.day
Feu
Offee Onsutier
Thompson & Taylor Spice
Chicago
ILI
B. Ih
Starr& Middle Aven
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