Sulphur Among The Oldest Known Elements
The text notes sulfur as one of the oldest elements and mentions ancient Assyrian alchemists who regarded it as a principal substance in early chemical thought.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1920
Page
13
The text notes sulfur as one of the oldest elements and mentions ancient Assyrian alchemists who regarded it as a principal substance in early chemical thought.
The fragment states a Bastion is seen as highly flammable and is described as brimstone, meaning burning stone, reflecting a historical fire-related term.
The Senate flashpointed over Article 10 and the Walsh reservation as Republicans split with the administration. Key votes shifted with Democrats backing changes, while Lodge warned against further concessions. The Shantung clause was readopted amid party maneuvering and mixed cross-party support.
The dispute at the symphony led to a strike after friction between conductor Monteux and Mr Fradkin over dressing rooms. The players demanded an apology to Fradkin as members of the seven person players committee and union officials pressured for resolution. A concertmaster accompanied a committee member to Fradkin's home to verify details.
The governor urges a businesslike approach to labor groups and warns of dangers when organizations are misused. He cites Italy and France as stress moments while praising labor’s aggregate value and patriotism alongside a call for responsible leadership. Williams College Professor James B. Pratt discusses postwar student reform and alumni attendance at Ambert’s banquet.
Miss Raisa’s Aida for the Chicago Opera Association at the Boston Opera House earns high praise for dramatic force and vocal range. Dolci and Rimini receive mixed notices while Van Gordon gains authority as Amneris. Debussy Pelleas et Melisande set for tonight as several artists draw enthusiastic applause.
Irishmen in Boston and worldwide marked the 142nd anniversary of Robert Emmet's birth with Emmet services at the Deacon Building and mass meetings in Roxbury and Jamaica Plain. Speakers recounted Emmet's 1803 uprising, his capture, and his vow as Ireland eyes freedom.
The article notes that since ancient times 29 tons of diamonds have been mined. After cutting and polishing their weight reduces significantly. A box three feet high six feet wide and eight feet long would hold the refined stones.
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