Jewish Sahara Empire Glimpsed in Medieval Trade
A review of Charles de la Ronciere’s Decouverte de l Afrique du Moyen Age notes closer medieval ties between Africa and Europe. It cites Aragonese treaties with Arab rulers, a Jewish cartographic influence, and possible Saharan Jewish polities flourishing under Ghamnn and Ethiopia, with evidence from Khordadbah and Delafosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles de la Ronciere
Dermenghem
Africa
Europe
L'Action Francaise
Aragon
Tunis
Tlemsen
Marrakech
Fez
Sidjilmassa
Majorca
Charles V
Abraham Oresque
Louvre
Central Africa
Spain
Saharan Oases
M. de la Ronciere
Sahara
Algeria
Morocco
St. Augustine
Ghamnn
Ethiopia
Blue Nile
M. Delafosse
Lea Nalrs
Khordadbah
Ephebes
Kairouan
Malfani
Desert
What Is Iron Made Of This Feels Like a Fourth State Idea
An article fragment discusses iron possibly not a simple element but a complex compound. It suggests a higher form of combination beyond chemical union and hints iron may comprise yet unrecognized constituents, challenging the concept of atoms as indivisible units. A Sydney correspondent then shares a whimsical tale of a tortoise, a magpie, and a dog in Morpeth, N S W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Sydney
N.S W
London
Marengo Chase
Morpeth
N.S. W
Marshall
Elders Ridge 8 Reeves recalls weekly egg delivery
Elders Ridge 8 Reeves, with Lloyd Fassett, runs eggs to Pittsburgh customers twice weekly. A wedding shower honors Mr and Mrs Jno Snyder at the Vocational school gym. Surprised bride Mrs Snyder receives many gifts as 80 guests enjoy lunch and music. Various local visitors and Memorial Day activities are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Reeves
Lloyd Fassett
Pittsburgh
Vocational School
Jno. Snyder
A. N. Ashbaugh
Robert Coulter
Arthur Coulter
Mra. Love
Saultsburg
T. 3
Elder
Robert McCombs
Indiana
Thurston
Isalin
Cee
Miwing
Salina
James Patterson
Iselin
the Ridge
R. J. Mood
Presbyterian Church
Voca Conal School
Walter Williams
Brownsville
Laura Manners
T. C. Manners
John Baker
Chester Harvey
Lebanon
Apollo
Jam Baker
Floyd Parks
Alfred Bair
Dwight Bruce
Dean Ashbaugh
Gilbert McCombs
D. A. Rosanstegl
Frank Hickie
Simday
Arthur Lloyd
Vandergrift
Explaining the Message in a Wheezy Telegram
An old lady wakes a doctor to tend her husband ill with bronchitis. The doctor jokes about misnaming his condition as brownelitis, while the wife admits they knew he had bronchitis but could not spell it. The humorous exchange highlights humorous mispronunciations and a telegram-style appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hier
Salavages Bird Shot Awan In California
Awan salvages bird shot from a California shoot by recovering shot within 200 yards of firing posts. He grades the ground, extracts shot from dirt, and melts it into lead bars for commercial use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
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Steving Furniture Store
Elders Ridge
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D. A. Rosensteel
Thomas Ashbaugh
Clarksburg
A. R. Ashbaugh
Bluwnox
Penn Run
B.D
Karvey Strong
Don Roberts
Clevenger
Shanktown
Wm. McCullough
Thomas Walker
Alex Bennett
Mulholland
Homer Cameron
Wehrum
Heilwood
Harte Cramer
Harl Simpson
Morris Grow
Russell Ray
Thos Walker
George
James Gibson
Frank Miller
John Lambing
George Lambing
Rice
Frank Stephens
Wakefield Farm
Pike’s Peak
Fred Ray
Wm. Coy
Neilwood
Norris Lyster
Albert Stake
American Legion
Clearfield, Penna
Clearfield American Legion
Dobyn’s
Clearfield
Coldwell
Uletime — Investments
GOL Beers
Albey & LU Grie
Boe
Columbia
Moxtel
Columbia Matcike
Westfield
Alass
Bricadas
J. M. Stewart & Co., Inc
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Devoe Paint
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