Revolt and Bloodshed Not New in Grim Ancient Cities
This early 20th century survey outlines 3000 years of Iberian history from Phoenician and Greek settlements through Carthaginian and Roman rule to the Gothic and Moorish eras. It describes the unifying marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella, the conquest of Granada, and the beginnings of Spain as a unified Christian monarchy in 1492.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Willis Thornton
NEA
Toledo
San Sebastian
Cordova
Seville
Iberian Peninsula
Castile
Arnon
Leon
Andalusia
Granda
Oman
Iberia
Cadiz
Malaga
Corva
Milar
Carthage
Northfrica
Mediterranean
Hannibal
Scipio
Rome
Martial
Seneca
Trajan
Hadrian
Europe
Cervantes
France
England
Ferdinand of Aragon
Isabella of
Granada
Africa
Alhambra
Ferdinand and
Isabella
Boabdil
North
Ferdinand
Columbus
Paris
Plea For Farm Equality Prompts Constitution Change
Edward A. O Neal, president of the Farm Bureau Federation, urged NC State College delegates that if agriculture cannot gain equality under the constitution, it must be amended. He condemned low farmer incomes as a southern shame and opposed tariffs that harm farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Edward A. O'Neal
Farm Bureau Federation
N. C. State College
Supreme Court
History of a Visigothic Realm and its Capital Toledo
Fragmentary historical note describes a kingdom that covered much of present day Spain with its capital at Toledo. The text hints at the geographic extent and political center of that era, raising questions about early medieval Iberian rule.
The Moors Arrive and Shape Spain's Long Crusade
The 711 Moorish invasion opened Spain to four centuries of Muslim rule and Christian resistance. Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar known as El Cid emerged as Spain's famed knight, often fighting Moslems while balancing loyalties among Christian factions. The era forged a southward Christian reconquest and enduring Moorish influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantabria
Navarre
Asturias
Leon
Castile
Aragon
Abd-el-Krim
Spain
Mohammed
Cid
Rodrigo Diaz de Rivar
el Campeador
Valencia
Roper Proposes Safety Courses in North Carolina High Schools
Washington July 31 The proposal by Arthur Fulk state director of highway safety urges North Carolina high schools to offer automobile driving and safety courses. The plan aligns with the accident prevention conference led by Secretary Roper in December. Congress appropriated 35000. Milwaukee’s three e s education engineering enforcement cut auto fatalities from 131 in 1926 to 65 in 1935. NC ranked twelfth in auto accident deaths for 1934 with 874, behind California, New York, Texas and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arthur Fulk
North Carolina
Roper
Congress
B L. Corbett
Milwaukee
United States
California
Miracle
Indiana
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
Randolph Library Fund Reaches About 110 Dollars
Randolph Public Library announces completion of a fund campaign raising nearly 110 dollars. Donations and proceeds from selling advertising in the publication supported the effort. Funds will be used to further the library’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
Randolph Public Library Club
Ncludes
Youth steals auto and is chased by motorists near Columbus
A youth stole Mrs. Russell Ray's car in Columbus and, after driving past her home, she flagged him. He slowed, she boarded the running board to call for help, then the car sped off. Several motorists pursued, the thief abandoned the vehicle a few blocks away and fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Russell Ray
Marie Antoinette Imprisoned Before Execution
Historical report states Marie Antoinette remained imprisoned for over a year prior to her execution, highlighting the prolonged confinement before the monarch's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Antoinette
Winborne Named On Commission For Interstate Work
The interstate commerce decision announced today appoints Winborne of North Carolina Utilities Commission to a joint state board with H. Hooker of Virginia and J L. Martin of the District of Columbia Public Utilities Commission to enforce provisions of the 1935 motor carrier act. Washington date July. More than 7,500,000 telephone calls are made daily in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce
North Carolina
Virginia
District of Columbia
Winborne
North C Utilities Commission
H. Hooker
New Yo City
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Americas
Ibn Jahhaf
Ed Gunder
A. de Neville
What
Pittsburg
South Main Street
North Africa
Strait of Gibraltar
Rber
Roderic
Guadalquivir
Charles Martel
Tours
Kellogg’s
Kellogg
Battle Creek
Fulk
Secretary of Commerce
Randolph
Rais
Peach Sale
Luscious Elberta
Kellogg's
Lee
Can
Clapp’s
SUDS
Med
Whitehouse
Age—Tea Store
Sunnyfield
Ib. Carton
Poresh Produce
Pullman
Onal! Weiners, Ib
A&p Food Stores
Commissio
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