Gutenberg and early print history in Haarlem and Mainz
The article recounts Laurence Coster in Haarlem and the moveable type debate tied to Gutenberg. It notes a shift from block printing to reusable type, outlines Gutenberg’s early life from Mainz, Strassburg, and his secret three-year effort with partners to develop a printing press and type. He later returned to Mainz to run a print shop and pursue a lengthy tome.
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Laurence Coster
Haarlem
John
Johann
Johanness) Gutenberg
Mainz
Rhine River
Frankfort
Strassburg
Gutenberg
Movable Type Notes and Europe Leaflet in Scrapbook
A History section entry references missing flyers and a new leaflet titled Cities of Europe. It notes printing from movable type and requests a returned stamped envelope sent via the newspaper to Uncle Ray as part of a future update.
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Gutenberg
Europe
Injured Worker in Accident at Mile near Advance
Report from Advance notes Tom Davis in critical condition after getting caught in machinery at a mill. He was drawn into a shaft and clothing was torn from his body as he was dragged. The incident highlights dangers at the site and prompts investigation.
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Tom Davia
Davi
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