Africa in medieval trade linked Jews to Sahara and Niger
National Geographic announces Charles de la Ronciere's discovery that fifteenth century Jews ran trading posts across north west Africa from Algeria to the Niger. Malfante’s letters describe Timbuktu as a bustling hub, Touat’s caravan routes, and copper using native economies, noting Jewish influence before their expulsion from Spain.
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Major Miller Returns to Old Cowman Job in Essex
Major W. J. Miller of Mall Cottage Greenstead Essex has resumed his prewar role as a cowman to Mr. B. Schweier after serving since 1907. He went to France in 1914, earned the Distinguished Conduct Medal at Neuve Chapelle, was wounded three times, later rose to major, and received the Distinguished Service Order.
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Forgetful Farmer Leaves Wife in Town After Errand
Greenfield Ind. Caleb Moncrief, a farmer, denied being absent minded but his tax bill proves otherwise. After finishing business in town he drove home forgetting he had brought his wife along. She followed in a taxi.
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Youngest Postmaster Serves in Kentucky Town
Zelna Peale aged 13 acts as postmaster at 13 La Center Kentucky serving pending his brother's commission. The appointment may mark him as the nation's youngest postmaster in history and a notable local milestone.
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Height Governs Speed In the Air
The National Geographic Society reports Maj. Rudolph W. Schrode’s flight reveals air currents at high altitude reach 200 miles per hour. The piece discusses atmospheric layers tropopause and stratosphere, noting wind speeds and the potential for aircraft to exploit upper layers for faster travel.
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Dayton
Labrador
Ireland
Wealthy scheme frays as partners clash over villa sale
Irene Hardy and her mother press to sell a Conward Elden property, while Dave Elden challenges the deal. Conward resists and a heated confrontation reveals the firm’s precarious finances and tensions over trust, money, and future control.
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Dave Widen
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Bert Morrison
Hardy
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Cattle feed on rubber cake in Singapore experiments
A report from Singapore describes cattle eating a rubber cake made from para rubber residues. The feeding cake and related stock show potential oil extraction comparable to ungeed oil, suggesting a usable byproduct from rubber processing.
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