Salt as Money and Trade Driver in Ancient Commerce
The text traces salt as a long standing medium of exchange and driver of commerce from Mogul decrees in India to caravan routes between Palmyra and Syrian ports. It notes salt’s integral role in early markets, wealth, and transport networks across Europe and Asia, including the Salt Road from Ostia to Sabine lands.
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India
indo-China
Palthyra
Syrian
Saura
Italy
Balario
Ostia
Nistoriana
London
England
Cheshire
Scientific relief funds aid Texas research project
In Austin on January 2 a Texas relief commission grant funds a field party of fifteen unemployed to dig Indian kitchen middens and study prehistoric relief. Under J. E. Pearce, anthropology professor at The Univ of Texas, fifty workers will be employed overall, with winter work in Austin and spring field trips to East Texas. Pay is 40 cents per hour for up to 40 hours weekly.
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Austin
Texas
E- Sef Commission
J. E. Pearce
Univ of
State Relief Commission
East Texas
Clifton Public School News Editorial on Habits Exams and Sports
The issue reviews New Year habits and self improvement, warns of exam week with reminders for home study and attendance, notes seniors and juniors in volleyball, and reports two new senior enrollees Jo e and LaRue Yates. It also mentions a chapel program and local sports plans.
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Venult
Ian
Tunares
Joe
LoRue ‘Yates
Koppars
White House New Year Dinner Sees Dignitaries Gather
Washington insiders report Vice President and Mrs. Garner joined officials at the White House for New Year’s Eve. The gathering included senators and representatives as the first congressional session since 1620 convened. A minor accident in a wine display was described amid the formalities.
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Washington
Guenor
Garner
Rowsavelye
White House
McNary
Oregon
Snelh
New York
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