Old Block Prints Shape Chinese Literature Through Centuries
An old analysis argues block printing began in China around 592 A D during Yang Chien's reign and did not rival manuscripts until the tenth century. It credits rapid diffusion of books to printing, notes the Song dynasty as a peak period, and contrasts Chinese output with European works through the Ming and early Qing eras, highlighting vast historical and literary catalogs, gazetteers, and varied genres.
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China
Yang Chien
Sui Dynasty
Oriental News and Comment
Eurépe
Imperial
Ming
Hinese
Ecos
Antiquity of Jerusalem and Corn Pilgrims in a Century
The piece reflects on Jerusalem’s ancient status with Tel el Amarna tablets noting Abd hiba as a Jerusalem king in the 15th century B C. It shifts to corn appreciation, citing Southern Pacific recipes, Pilgrim Fathers reliance on corn, and a thrift lesson from a schoolmaster about a dog proving economy.
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Jerusalem
Abd-hiba
Sadak
Germany
Southern Pacific Railway
Merica
Atlantic
Alleghenies
Remarkable Concord matriarch helped Union cause long ago
Mrs. Sarah B. Selmes died Friday at age 95 on Sudbury Road Concord. A descendant of Watertown founder Abraham Brown and Revolutionary era Phineas Brown her family background spans wars from the Revolution to the Civil War. Her husband served with Sherman's staff and two grandsons were serving in the army. She sheltered Union soldiers in Hannibal Missouri amid Civil War tensions, aiding the Northern cause at personal cost. Surviving relatives include daughters Miss Marty Helmes and Mrs. David Claiborne Garrett a granddaughter Mrs. Robert Vanroe Ferguson of New Mexico and sister Miss Liza Benton of Vergennes Vermont. Funeral was at her home with Rev Smith Owen Dexter.
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Sarah B. Selmes
Sudbury Rd
Concord
Selmes
Vergénnes
Abraham Brown
Watertown
America
Sudbury
Phineas Brown
Eirjah Benton
Waltham
W. T Sherman
Jackson Garrett
Pens
United States
Sol
Mrs.Selmes
Hannibal
Clemens
Mark Twain
Jelmes
Col. Selmes
New York
London Times
England
Marty Helmes
David Claiborne Garrett
Church of the Redeemer
Chestnut Hill
Robert Vanroe Ferguson
New Mexico
Tilden R. Selmes ‘Y
Northern Pacific Railroad
Liza. Benton
Vergennes
Smith Owen Dexter
Harvey Wheeler Concord Leader Remembered as Steady Public Servant
Edward W. Emerson profiles Harvey Wheeler of Concord, son of Edwin Wheeler, detailing his lineage from early settlers, his self made rise in business with the Boston Harness Company, and later the Concord Harness Company. It notes his military service in the Concord Artillery, town leadership roles, and steadfast civic generosity. His death follows a period of illness after a lawn accident, with his son returning from France to be at his side.
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Concord
Harvey Wheeler
Peter Bulkeley
Simon Willard
Wheeler
Fairhaven
Nine Acre Corner
Noblot
Shattuck
Walcott
Mr. Tolman
Brooktin
Chelmsford
Edwin Wheeler
Mary (Rice
Harvey
Concord Artillery
Richard Barrett
Offeet
Brighton Abbatoir
California
Massachusettts
Boston
Charlestown
Boston Harness Company
Assabet
Old
Church of Concord
Lis
Snién
Khow
France
John Fletcher
Fortine land meeting to hear Senator Weeks on war legislation
The next Fortine meeting will feature Senator John W. Weeks speaking on Recent War Legislation at 3:30 p.m. in the town hall. Weeks needs no introduction to Concord residents and will discuss Congress actions and field audience questions. The event is free and open to all.
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Fortine
Town Hall
Concord
John W. Weeks
Congress
Death of James Willard Carter at Deaconess Hospital
James Willard Carter died at Deaconess hospital after a period of illness. Funeral services were held in the Sleepy Hollow chapel on Wednesday afternoon with Rev. George A. Tewksbury officiating. Frank Harris led the service and G. A. R. members conducted the rites.
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James Willard Carter
Carter
Sleepy Hollow
George.a. Tewksbury
Frank Harris
Union church midweek meetings show strong youth turnout
Concord Union church led by Rev. A W Stone reports 1917 midweek attendance near one third to one half of Sabbath crowds with many youths. An appeal urged boys to quit tobacco, a mortgage reduction was requested, and a prayer for righteous peace accompanied by a benediction invoking Heaven’s blessing on immigrants helping build the railroads.
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Union Church
Concord
A W. Stone
Sth
America
January meeting of Concord D A R chapter
The January meeting of the Concord chapter of the D A R met in the Chapter House Saturday at 3 pm. Miss Mary Tewksbury sang, Mrs. W S Ripley spoke on "Americap ation" and a meal followed in the dining room prepared by local hostesses. Tea was served after the talks.
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Qld
Concord
Chapter House
Mary Tewksbury
Obituary of Mrs Mercie J Harding of Concord
Mrs Mercie J Harding aged 70 died at the home of her son in Dorchester after living in Concord previously and spending 21 years in Chatham. Funeral services were held January 2 with burial in Chatham.
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Mercie J. Harding
Concord
Rod of God sermon and Lizetta love ballad at Trinitarian Church
The Trinitarian Church set Sunday services at 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. with the morning topic The Rod of God and the evening topic Christianity Working Sideways. A Ladies Monthly Missionary meeting is scheduled Thursday at 2 p.m. The annual meeting includes a 7:50 p.m. business session with roll call and light refreshments. Friday at 7:45 p.m. features Profiting by Life's Experiences by John G. Watson. A humorous verse about Rosetti and Lizetta appears. Store ad notes Friday nights at 6 p.m. until further notice per the Massachusetts Fuel Administrator guidance.
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Massachusetts
L. Anderson
Main St
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William Wheeler
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Sudbury Fd
Trinitarian Church
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Rosetti
Phillippe Rosetti
Stan
Lizetta
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Philippe "Rosetti
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Walcott & Company
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