Herodotus and the Persian Empire’s Long Fall
The excerpt surveys the waning decades of the Persian Empire after Plataea, detailing Xerxes and Mardonius, Greek resistance, and rebellions in Egypt and Syria. It notes Herodotus’s end of the History, the eventual Greek victories, Cyprus, and the enduring legacy of the 10,000 survivors of Xerxes’s cohort as a lesson on conquest’s fragility.
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Rorkes
H.C
Bergig
Egypt
Syria
Cyrus
Babylonia
Arin
Xerxes
Thessaly
Mardonius
Plataea
Mycale
Ephesus
Mitetus
Gud & Wall
Hellespont
Algstroy
Fpintaca
Bon Sphorus
Aldeit
Herodotus
Jenian
Asia
Ss C
Pxrat
Vperot
Cyprus
B. C
Asia Minor
Black Sea
Patrhons
D.C
Cere
Eraia
Abe
Apatthmo
Artagoras
Anabasis
Xenophon
Artaxerxes Tmi
Bugots
Argos
Athens
Periclos
Nenaphon Vera
Aristagora
Census Resistance in Palestine Sparks Teaching Strike
Palestine residents oppose a government census aimed at voter rolls, citing Ottoman memory and Balfour tensions. Mohammedan and Christian communities push back as schools close and teachers refuse service, prompting strikes and widespread unrest in Nablus and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Palestine
Legislative Council
Mohammedan Christian Society
Nablus
Ana
Shroud and Grave for Jazz Is Edict of Music Leaders
Chicago officials and music publishers call for a ban on jazz songs and performances as leaders claim the genre harms public taste. Edgar Henson of a major orchestras firm and Frank Clark of Ted Snyder’s agency say clubs push patrons away from jazz. Northwestern University’s Dr. Peter C. Luthi condemns jazz as vulgar, while others see potential future influence on American classics.
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Chicago
der. G
Jazz
Edgar Henson
Frank Clark
Ted Snyder
Janz
Som
Music Publishers’ Association
Peter C. Luthi
School of Music
Northwestern University
Joer
Tom Toma
Saveres
Cincinnati Cleanup Day Officers to Aid Prohibition Effort
Reports from Kentucky roadhouse raids and post arrests spur letters to Federal prohibition officers in Covington asking them to cross the river and clean up Cincinnati. Off river talks note Kentucky conditions not found near Cincinnati. winds in the Central and Northern Alps evaporate snow. Radio Trance pledges long distance Paris to New York link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Prohibition
Covington
Cincinnett
Alps
Europe
Paris
New York
Medals Awarded in Oratory Contest at Church Event
The Oratories contest at Western Memories A M and B church, under the Missionary society, awarded top prizes for eloquence and stage presence. First prize went to Mrs Mildred Darrar for The Last Hymn, and second prize to Mrs Mary A Jordan for Thee Maniac. The program featured multiple speakers, solos, and instrument numbers highlighting community progress and talent.
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A.M. &. Bion
The
Missionary Society
Church Auditorum
Grace Dalrymply Clark
John Beckley
Karty I. Hawley
Mra
Mildred Darrar
Mary A. Jordan
Tonderad
Mi Mane McIntosh
Ella Gardineer
Adna Mitchell
Lorraine Loree
Misa Bertha Lee
Tohanha Waskerville
Raymond Eaton
Mary Nelson
Stymn
Mildred Parrar
Aglo
TF. A. Stevens
Marv. A. Gordan
Lydia Jeverson
Lucy Dorses
Park City Yacht Club Denied Disbandment Move
The Park City Yacht Club the oldest on Bridgeport harbor had its plan to disband rejected by Secretary George Schepmots last night. The club reported strong finances and a membership of 221 as the board of governors met Thursday night.
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Park City
Real estate transfers and corporate filings listed in Fairfield records
Realty records show mortgage deals and warranty deeds involving The Lomas & Netteton Co Helen Hristott and others across Fairfield Avenue Lindley Street and Seaview Avenue. Includes certificates of incorporation for The National Glass Co Inc capital stock 30000 and organization for Watton Glass Co Inc with officers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lomas & Netteton Co
Helen Hristott
Fairfield Avernue
Helen Kristott
Frederick
Parsons
Realty
Tairtieladevenue
George Gullab
City Savings Bunt
Lindley Street
George Gullabt
Thomas Foley
Litciey Street
Exinmuole Glummara
Benjamin J. Weinstein
Rosity
Calhoun
Charles Larsen
Guaranty & Trust Co, Realty
Dayton Road
George M. Lukae
Joseph Szezerbam
Seaview Avenue
Thomas
Ellen
Loomis Executriz
Tae
Loomis '& Nettleton Co
Igre GQ
Kingsbury
Aileeny Kingsbury
North Events
William Zandaman
Helen Teristoff
Fairfield Avenue
Serens H
Ellis
John M. Henrikson
Charles 3. Brady
Charles Ison
Realex
Logan
the National Glass Co, Inc
Max Cohen
Harry Schwartz
Mitchell L. Stone
Watton Glass’ Co, Inc
Ottcers
Mitchel L
Max Cohet
Mitchell J. Stone
The Girl in the Corner Apartment in Love
Cynthia Brent lives in a New York corner apartment inherited from an old friend. Violet Jerrold, a meddlesome socialite, pressures Murray Stewart for a secretary job while courting Cyn this sparks tension with Mrs Wakeland and Violet’s friends. Cyn rearranges the talk and leaves with Murray, prompting gossip about Cyn’s influence and Murray’s interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Brent
Countey
New York
Ruby Allison
Alec Kerr
Ruby
Quentin Gray
Ellen
Cynthia
Wwe
Murray Stewart
Cyntha
Mrs. Wakeland
Stewart
Violet Jerroed
Murray
Violet
Miss Violet
Yale
Lurray
Misa Jerrold
Mise
Generia
Margaret Wakeland
Ark Meas
Edo
Cynthis
Wakeland
Ava
Rosedso
Ian
Cynthia Beant
Gertie
Missy Brent
Ble
Roses and Buckles Highlight Seasonal Fashion Accessories
A fragment describes a hair cape edged with black velvet roses and silk roses with silver accents as a charming new wrap for dance frocks. Buckles for pumps rise in price as the season advances, with ribbon shirring used to secure buckles on fancy styles.
Marriage as a Mode
A fragmentary report discusses traditional marriage practices. It describes a wife invoking magical or ritual actions to influence spouses or children and mentions a Byzantine-like belief about spouses and water poured on a grave to ensure misfortune for a lost wife.
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Hayvins
Renmartley
Crive
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H. G. Wells
Outline OF History
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Thesaly
Eurixerxes
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Yount
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Tims He Chanced To 50 In His Tiharch
Biris
Paionia
Macedeonian
Thrace
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Ealy
Pippin
Maver
Ty Witterse
Thell
Eure
France
Tn Caruzsa
Tartary
Briggs
Gian
Bene Tin
Sunday Post
Edict of Music
Park City Yacht Club
Alain
China
George McEmanus
Saivica, Inc
Grins
Adamson's
O. Jacobs A
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