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John Davies of Hereford
John Davies of Hereford dā´vĬs , 1565?-1618, English poet. He settled in London about 1600 after spending several years as a writing master at Oxford. His main efforts were religious and philosophical treatises written in verse, the best of which were Mirum in Modum (1602) and Micro-cosmos (1603). He also wrote The Scourge of Folly (1610?), a book of epigrams, some complimentary but most satirical, on contemporary poets.
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Davis courts core voters with key bills.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 10/2/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...community.'' Latino support for Davis could be pivotal if the November...turned it into a litmus test for Davis, with Senate leader John Burton, D-San Francisco, warning...community _ not just liberals.'' Davis took the day off Tuesday before...
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 "Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO)")
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Davis rings up another honor.(Football Monday)
Newspaper article from: Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO); 9/24/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...Littleton. There, Davis surveyed the landscape...recalled. We saw John Elway's jersey...of Fame quarterback John Elway said before...without him. Instead, Davis spearheaded a run...contributors such as John Mobley, Ray Crockett...Cadrez stood beside Davis as the applause rained...
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Davis Ford Road Cuts Path in History
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 12/10/1987; ; 700+ words
; ...and from 1751 to 1779, Joseph Davis, Charles Davis and Simon Davis all took on indentured servants. Two were orphans...cordwinder," according to the parish records. Charles Davis' servant, John Bell, was to be "taught the trade and art of...
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Davis' carries, chances of returning wane.(SPORTS)
Newspaper article from: The Washington Times; 11/21/2002; 700+ words
; ...earlier this year. However, Davis' three straight 1,300-yard...berths has made him irreplaceable. Davis trails Larry Brown by only 318...most in franchise history behind John Riggins. However, Davis has been unable to gain Steve...
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Davis' fund-raising habits under scrutiny.(The Orange County Register)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 10/29/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...Calif. _ Questions surrounding Gov. Gray Davis' unprecedented political fund-raising...less than a week before Election Day. Davis has raised more money faster than any California...gubernatorial campaign. This year alone, Davis got at least 140 of them. Davis says that...
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Davis used creative tack at court-martial.(Saturday)(The Civil War)
Newspaper article from: The Washington Times; 2/6/1999; ; 700+ words
; ...the subtle distinction and concluded that Davis and the others should be dismissed. Davis and one other cadet were eventually given pardons by Secretary of War John Calhoun. Davis' creative though evasive defense was an...
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DAVIS CAN'T RUN FROM THIS - HE'S A SUPERSTAR.(Special Pullouts)(Column)
Newspaper article from: Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO); 2/1/1998; ; 700+ words
; ...promptly dropped the football. If Davis had trouble seeing, everyone...flashing before our eyes. And then Davis said: ``It's OK. I just...you saw the rest. If this was John Elway's valedictory, it was Terrell Davis' coming-out party. He...
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Davis scores fourth victory, goes back to back again
Magazine article from: National Dragster; 6/26/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...you win the round." Davis used the single to hone...quicker at the Tree than John Shaul by .028-second...rolled on through," said Davis. "I have driven better...round one [Sidebar] Adam Davis, near lane, collected...event victory when he beat John Shaul in the final round...
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Davis `Brothers' Celebrate Reunion; Storm's Homecoming First Step In Bolstering Orioles Pitching
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 12/13/1991; ; 700+ words
; ...Orioles, though, insist that Davis still is essentially the same...general manager who helped to scout Davis last season, said that Davis still was throwing his fastball...last year," Orioles Manager John Oates said today. "I thought...
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 "The Cincinnati Post (Cincinnati, OH)")
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DAVIS SEEKS SECOND CANCER OPINION.(SPORTS)
Newspaper article from: The Cincinnati Post (Cincinnati, OH); 6/27/1997; 700+ words
; Byline: John Lindsay Scripps Howard News...Baltimore Orioles outfielder Eric Davis said Thursday that he will...for colon cancer. Instead, Davis will seek a second opinion...team doctor have recommended. Davis was hitting .302 with seven...
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Davis, Jefferson
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Military History
Davis, Jefferson (1808–1889), soldier...Confederate States of America.Jefferson Davis was born in Kentucky on 3 June 1808, and...cotton plantation from an older brother, Davis married the daughter of Gen. Zachary Taylor...
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Davis, Jimmie
Book article from: Contemporary Musicians
...Numbers The roughly 60 sides Davis recorded for Victor between...country music historian John Morthland, as quoted...Organ Grinder Blues," Davis sang of a popular anti...heavy radio advertiser John R. Brinkley. In some of his blues pieces, Davis recorded with black guitarist...
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Davis, Mike 1960–
Book article from: Contemporary Black Biography
Mike Davis 1960 – Basketball coach Mike Davis took up perhaps one of the most...After a year at Miles College, Davis coached for two summers in Venezuela...Falls Texans, where he first met John Treloar, who now serves as his...
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Davis, Linda
Book article from: Contemporary Musicians
...have similar sounding voices, Davis would often demo new songs that...later sing and turn into hits. Davis thought this was the start of...an article for The Advocate, Davis shared her feelings on Reba McEntire with contributor, John Wirt: “ To learn...
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Davis, Guy
Book article from: Contemporary Musicians
...on a single idea or emotion. Davis's country blues debut, the...artist at his spontaneous best. Davis mixed country blues classics...Mississippi Fred McDowell, or Sleepy John Estes. Perhaps the works of...classic blues formulas, and Davis, too, emerged as a consummate...
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