The First Diamond Cutter Berquem of Bruges
The article recounts Louis de Berquem of Bruges in 1470 solving diamond cutting by inventing a wheel and powder technique. It notes Antwerp as a source of rough stones and Amsterdam's famed diamond trade with thousands of cutters. The tale links ancient enamel and royal jewel trends to the breakthrough of faceting that revealed the stone’s inner fire.
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Antwerp
Amsterdam
Kansas City
Portugal
Bruges
Charles
Normandy
Flanders
Louis de Berquem
Berquem
Grant’s Unmusical Taste Reported by Kansas City Star
The Kansas City Star notes General Grant lacked any ear for music and could not distinguish tunes beyond Yankee Doodle America and The Star Spangled Banner. It recalls his opera outing in Philadelphia where he claimed to hear only noise and dancers and even mimicked a violinist with a carving knife and fork.
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General Grant
America
United States
Philadelphia
Academy
White House
Kansas City Star
Pet dogs in Berlin theaters spur dog rooms for patrons
The Berlin theaters now provide dog rooms so women can check their pets during performances. Patrons note no separate baby check rooms, calling it discrimination. Women leave during intermissions to feed dogs between acts, a custom reported by the New York Evening Post.
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Berlin
New York Evening Post
Dates of Easter on varied April dates through history
The text lists past Easter dates in April from 1882 to 1939 with specific year examples. It notes April can be the latest Easter date and that Fasier’s period has a latest date of Easter once more in 1943.
Through Eyes of Geologist on Earth's Ancient Eras
A geologist estimates Earth’s crust formed over 60 to 300 million years and outlines 12 major life-geologic periods from the origin of life to the Quaternary. He describes Paleolithic, Neolithic, Bronze and Iron ages, and early civilizations in Mesopotamia and Egypt around 5000–6000 B C.
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Kengi
Kish
Shirpuria
Gishban
Babylonia
Glory of War Debated by War Chaplain Woodbine Willie
The Rev. Studdert Kennedy argues the glory lies in skilled labor and moral courage, not in killing. He condemns war rhetoric as sentimental and says true bravery shows in endurance after battle and in ordinary work.
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Studdert Kennedy
Woodbine Willie
Kennedy
Literary Digest
Tommy Atkins
London
Tommy
King George's Rent Roll and the Duchy Incomes
The Brooklyn Eagle notes King George sought permission in Parliament to sell parts of the Lancaster entailed estates. The total rent roll is about 275000 dollars but much lower due to perpetual leases for nominal rents. Economic rent is estimated at 25000 dollars with odd items like a nosegay of roses and a fur coat counted in yearly rents.
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George
Duchy of Lancaster
Jessee
Duchy
St. Olave’s Grammar School
Brooklyn Eagle
Briand Shows Courtesy In Medal Ceremony For American Soldier
Premier Briand struggles with French as an American soldier speaks little English. The moment reveals a mutual awkwardness, Briand finishing in French after a hesitant English aside. The gesture, though simple, aims to comfort the other and reflects refined manners.
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Briand
France
de Hncator
Monsieur Briand
Monsignor Briand
Eack
Woman Refuses to Slip on Ice While Waiter Delivers Dinner
A woman on a snow slick sidewalk watches a young waiter slipping on ice while carrying a heavy tray to a restaurant. He recovers, the head waiter takes the dishes, and the waiter jokes that the dinner was eaten in time. Reported by the Chicago Journal.
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Chicago Journal
Broadway Diner Debates Tip Etiquette Dooms Patron
A New York Sun item notes a diner, short on loose change, leaves no tip then returns the next day with two dimes. Waitress Wisie asserts the extra dime is owed, framing tipping as a charge rather than a gratuity.
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Broadway
Square
Wisie
New York Sun
Century’s Twenty-First Year Reflections In Progress
A World Progress piece notes the twentieth century has entered its twenty first year and contrasts modern inventions like the slipline wireless telegraphy motion pictures submarine and automobile with their scarce origins at the century’s birth.
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Indianapolis News
When Buffalo Bill Surprised His Wife at Night
Courtney Ryley Cooper recalls Buffalo Bill's silent ranch visit in a Dutch luncheon tale. The famous showman approached the house, faced a wary Mrs. Buffalo Bill who warned him off, then fled in a wild raid on the yard before returning to the door. The anecdote appears in a New York correspondence from the Indianapolis Star.
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Courtney Ryley Cooper
Buffalo Bill
Cooper
Bill
Willie
New York
Indianapolis Star
Judge Tells Peanut Heist Tale in Court
A postal clerk faced ex Judge Landis over stealing a bag of peanuts. While the evidence was read Landis munched peanuts. The bag turned out empty prompting Landis to exclaim that the peanuts might belong to the government and to dismiss the case.
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Landis
Family Sit Down Accident Causes Awkward Rift
A guest at a sister's home pulled a chair thinking it was offered to him. The man moved away to his chair and fell, causing laughter. He left abruptly and the two have not met since, likely believing it was intentional.
The Teasdale Co Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Ad
An advertisement from the Teasdale Co at 625 627 Walnut Street Cincinnati Ohio promotes fur dyeing and remodeling services, custom made suits from $50 and offers $2.50 railroad fare on orders. Goods can be sent parcel post and the firm states it has no agents.
Commissioner’s sale of Putnam County real estate
Notice that on June 12 1922 at 10 a m a commissioner will publicly auction real estate in Putnam County Indiana to satisfy a court order. The property includes parts of sections 8 and 7 in township 14 north range 3 west with described boundaries totaling about 67.56 acres. Terms are half cash and the balance in 12 months secured by note at six percent.
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Putnam Circuit Court
Putnam County
Indiana
Lida” Raines
Allie Ruark
County of
Putnam
Notice to Road Contractors in Putnam County Indiana
Putnam County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for road improvements in Jackson and Franklin Townships. Bids due 10:00 am June 6 1922 in Greencastle. include double bond and Sworn Statement. plans available in Auditor's Office. bids subject to rejection. work subject to Workmen's Compensation Act requirements. final payment per specifications.
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Board of Commissioners
Putnam County
Indiana
Court House
Greencastle
Jackson Township
George A. McCloud
Franklin Township
Hugh H. Pearcy
Industrial Board of Indiana
Board of Comics Or Cortrae
General Assembly
State of
C. A. Carver
D. J. Skelton
R. R Buis
R. E. Knoll
Real estate sale in Putnam County Indiana notice
Interest at twelve percent per annum from date of sale and waiver of relief with attorney fees secured by mortgage on Marion Township property. Purchaser may pay full price before maturity. Sale located two miles west of Fillmore and four miles northeast of Greencastle along the Terre Haute Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Railroad. Subject to Putnam Circuit Court approval. Commissioner attorneys listed. Dates May 18-25 June 1 Bills.
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Marion Township
Putnam County
Indiana
Fillmore
Greencastle
Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Railroad
Putnam Circuit Court
William M. Sutherlin Commission
F. S. Hamilton
James & Allee, Attys
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Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
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