Names That Shaped Welsh Surnames Across Centuries
The article explains Welsh naming evolved from single given names to hereditary surnames between the 16th and 17th centuries. It details methods like ap or ab usage, descriptive nicknames, and the English possessive adaptation leading to Davies, Davis, Jones, and similar sur names. It notes the prevalence of Jones and Davies among modern Welsh families and debunks the idea of ancient clan inbreeding.
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Jones
Williams
Davis Evans
Thomas
Grifith
Mores
Llewellyn
Hughes
Roberts
Lewis
Richards
Hvanses
Williamses
Davis
Joneses
Wales
David
Griffith
Rhys
Rees
England
James
Hugh Ap
Hugh
David Ap
Hugh David
Thomas Ap
Richard
Thomas Pritchard
Hugh Ab
Evan
Hugh Bevan
Hob
Hick
Thomas Hob
Thomas An David
Thomas David
Thomas Ap David
Thomas Davids
Davies
Davises
John
Taffy
Alphibet
London Globe
Kodol for Dyspepsia Endorsed for Resting Stomach
An advertisement urges relief for stomach disorders noting a sick stomach wastes energy and a rest helps. Kodol for Dyspepsia is advertised to digest food for the stomach, aiding recovery and returning it to normal. The copy claims the product lets the stomach rest and regain function, with availability at drugstores.
Nature's Way Is Best in Chronic Cure Claims
An advertisement extols Dr. Pletee and Dr. Pierce claiming a nature based plan using natal stemedies and native roots such as Black Cherry bark Queen's root Golden Seal and Bloodroot to treat bronchitis laryngitis chronic cough indigestion and liver biliousness. It urges letters to Buffalo New York for a free book and sells Common Sense Medical Adviser and pellets with price details.
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Pletee
Nature
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Nonin Card
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Truce of O7 and Medieval Rules of Peace
The text describes the Truce of God from 1027 and related medieval peace efforts. It notes a church synod at Roussillon limiting attacks from Saturday evening to Monday morning and a later English accord around 1032 between church and barons. It also mentions protection for tradespeople and worshippers during travel.
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Roussillon
Church
Barons of
England
St Joseph loses Union Pacific amid flag row in banquet tale
An old railroad official recalls a champagne dinner in St Joseph Missouri when a Union Pacific aid bill aimed to name St Joseph as eastern terminus. As leaders debated flags the Confederate banner flew at City Hall and the stars and stripes were replaced. Senator Pomeroy proposed replacing St Joseph with Omaha in the bill and the amendment passed.
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St. Joseph
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
Congress
Washington
Pomeroy
St. Joseph, Mo
Omaha
Ned
Ixansis City Journal
Dog Bark Signals Led Early Missouri River Boatwreck
In early western navigation pilots relied on signals including a dog at a river crossing. The dog barked from a fixed bank spot guiding boats, but one night changed its bark location causing a wreck on a sand bar after the pilot followed the altered sound.
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Missouri River
Cuckoo and sparrows loom in matin tale
In a quixotic exchange the hero warns of a late awakening while a beautiful girl questions whether a cuckoo will signal revival. He insists the cuckoo will mark the moment, prompting her playful doubt that tomorrow may bring sparrows instead.
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Obd Dienen Daily News
Nervous Debility Promised Relief From Overwork
Advertisement for Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 28 claiming to cure nervous debility and prostration. Notes over 40 years of use, price per vial one dollar, special package five dollars. Sold by Hamphreys Medical Co at 4th Ave and John Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys
Hamphrevs! Med. Co
4Am & John Sts
A Wife's Ruse Ends in Domestic Reformation
Edward Martindale, a well connected sportsman, drifts from home with his wife left to raise three children. She stages an affair with Archibald Griffith to provoke jealousy. After a faked illness, she confesses, but discovers her husband already knew and had arranged Griffith’s departure. Martindale renounces clubs, vows fidelity, and becomes a devoted family man.
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Edward Martindale
Martindale
Archibald Griffith
Hebrary
Lert
Grifith
Ned
Archie Griffith
Atrick
WoInan
Bess
America
Griffith
Tie
Maki Anderson
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Praised as Best Remedy
The sincerest tribute to superiority is imitation, and many imitations prove DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is the best. It treats burns scalds chaffed skin eczema tetter cuts bruises boils and piles and is highly recommended and reliable. Sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
DeWitt’s
Stoves Stored by Carter Bros at Stephenson Street
Carter Bros hardware at 45 Stephenson St offers stowage of stores at reasonable rates with prompt service and secure handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Bros’ Hardware
Stephenson St
Brown University Names New Sociology Professor
Lester B Ward, long associated with the United States Geological Survey and National Museum, and noted for sociology and paleobotany, is elected professor of sociology at Brown University and will assume the post in September.
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Lester B. Ward
United States Geological Survey
National Miseua
q@minent
Brown University
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