Bessarabia’s Turbulent Ethnic Tapestry in War History
The article traces Bessarabia’s diverse prewar population of Moldavians, Jews, Greeks, Armenians, and others. It recounts repeated invasions along the Dniester belt, highlighting Mongol devastation under Batu in the 14th century and brutal acts in Ryazan, Kezelsk, and Kiev as invading clans clashed for routes to Europe’s southern shores.
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Bessarabia
Carpathians
Dniester
Pruth
Black Sea
Danube
Asia
Russian
Europe
Volga
Batu
Jenghiz Khan
Ryazan
Roas
Kezelsk
Mobalig
Kiev
May Birthstone Emerald’s timeless allure across eras
Emerald, May’s birthstone, accompanies the diamond as a premier jewel alongside ruby and sapphire. A symbol of ancient royalty, emeralds appeared in pharaoh tombs, Greek and Roman adornments, and Pompeii ruins. Their enduring vogue spans eras from pyramids to modern times, with Egyptian mines once key suppliers.
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Egypt
Pompeii
Red Sea
Ancient emerald mines rediscovered and planned to be worked
Ancient world emerald sources include Cleopatra's mines, with not exhausted reserves. Muzo near Bogota remains top modern source. Inca and Peru traditions speak of rich hidden veins. Pizarro seized Inca gems. Spaniards failed to locate sealed mines. Ural mountains opened 1830s, still producing emeralds.
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Bogota
Columbia
South America
Peru
Pizarro
Ural Mountains
Playground policy prods cities to back playgrounds nationwide
A nationwide movement urges U S cities to fund and develop playgrounds to safeguard children’s health and promote wholesome sports. Proponents call for a comprehensive, rapidly adopted program.
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United States
15 000 Airmen Wanted for U S Aviation Service
Uncle Sam launches a broad drive to enlist 15 000 men in the aviation service. England aims for 150 000 air personnel after the war, highlighting air power as essential. The program seeks training for military and eventual commercial flying to shape future industry. Enlistments through regular recruiting agencies.
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Uncle Sam
England
Public utilities wage gains tied to company solvency
The piece argues the public stake in utility firms, warning that impairment or bankruptcy would trigger wider economic havoc. It asserts wages depend on rates that allow continued operation and calls for rates sufficient to preserve physical continuity and avoid postwar disruption.
I am a War Savings Stamp trophy slogan
The passage promotes War Savings Stamps as a small, affordable yet powerful investment. It emphasizes reliability, readiness, and value growth over time, presenting the stamps as wise, thriftful, and safe financial instruments issued by the United States government. It frames stamps as universal and universally purchasable.
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United States
Midwest Refining surge lifts shares on Western expansion
A sharp advance in Midwest Refining stock to 81 84 bid reflects growing expectations of increased refined product capacity and Western refinery growth. Casper reports indicate Standard Oil Indiana plans to double its Greybull plant and expand at Casper, boosting crude flow to Salt Lake City and shifting output from Lance Creek.
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Midwest Refining
New York
Salt Lake
Casper
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Midwest Refining Company
Indiana Company
Greybull
Gasper
Lance Creek
Rock Creek
Pioneer Mike Henry Returns to Douglas
Mike Henry of Douglas, one of the oldest residents of Wyoming, departed for his home last night after a brief visit here. He was accompanied by Mr. Guinther, secretary of the Mike Henry Olf company.
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Mike Henry
Douglas
Wyoming
Mr. Guinther
Burke Returns After Residence On Coast
Timothy F. Burke arrived in Cheyenne yesterday after spending the past year along the Pacific coast. Paint brushes Sherman Co.
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Burke
Timothy F. Burke
Pacific Coast
Cheyenne
Sherman Co
Wyoming Governor Urges May 11 Employment Sunday
Governor Garey urged Wyoming citizens to observe May 11 as Employment Sunday to address nationwide unemployment and industrial reorganization. He called church groups to cooperate and support the effort.
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Garey
Wyoming
Local Team to Play in Laramie Sunday
Pacific team of Cheyenne and Pacific Clerk's team of bats meet in Laramie on Sunday afternoon. Local fans and Union Pacific employees show strong interest with several Cheyenne rooters expected to travel.
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Laramie
Pacific
Cheyenne
Union Pacific
Electric Range Promises Pleasant Teas and Dinner Comfort
Mrs. B prepares for an afternoon social at Mrs. A with a peaceful plan powered by an Electric Range. The oven stays cool after use, preventing overheat and freeing her for social time, while others using fuel cookers rush to finish. Electricity is touted as a cheap cooking method amid rising coal costs.
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Mrs. B
Mrs. A
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