Ancient Near East discoveries push back early civilization
Prepared by the National Geographic Society highlights how excavations in the Tigris and Euphrates valleys reveal advanced ancient cultures. Tablets in clay and stone preserve royal, temple, and private records showing governance, religion, trade, marriage, debts, and letters that challenge prior views of early societies.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. GC
Eldom
Near East
Tigris
Suphrates
Iraq
Israel
Abraham
General Theological Seminary
New York City
Egypt
Ashurbanipal
Ninevah
Nippur
Sipar
Larsa
Babylon
Erech
Hammurabi
Armenia
Elam
Fellowes plans ship voyage as estate funds falter
In continuing chapters, Lion Fellowes presses for money and a privateering voyage to sea. He hatches schemes with Joshua Inglepin and the General Armstrong, while Mrs. Rhodes and Tom Grogan handle domestic tasks and hint at upcoming conflicts in the manor.
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Fellowes
Collishawe
Lion
Joshua Inglepin
Jeff Riggié
Armstrong
Sopher
Nimrod
Tom
Cuffee
Tallus
Raound
Miss Inglepin
Chater
Squire Fellowes
Riggle
Miranda
Tom Grogan
Tellowes
England
Bobby
Leadership on the Brooklyn Heights Vigilance Scene
Jeff Riggle leads his group along the crest near Brooklyn as workers toil on fortifications. He notes ships in East River and nearby islands, cites privateering and blockade impacts, and questions the value of privateers amid a wary wartime market.
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Jeff Riggle
Tow Hills
Brooklyn
Gowanus Creek
Wallabout Bay
Squire
Governor’s
Bedloe’s
Ellis Islands
Madison
Jeff
New London
New Haven
Ashburton Council Abolishes Old Pig Drover Fees
A historic Ashburton measure ends the 800 year old official pig drover rights and related town fees. The city council acquires lord of the manor rights and eliminates payments to the town crier ale taster bread weigher scavenger and other officials.
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Ashburton
England
Bel
Jeinger
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Laxative Prescribed by Doctors
The laxative in your home should have a family doctor's approval. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is presented as the prescription trusted by physicians for sluggish bowels. It is made from herbs, pleasant tasting, and non habit forming. available at drugstores.
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Dr. Caldwell
Purse Snatcher Caught by 150 Patrol Men
A purse snatcher in New York fled after a theft and dashed around a corner into the grasp of 150 patrolmen at a police station, ending an attempted escape.
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New York
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