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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
3
An American and European patent covers a novel diamond cut called the twentieth century cut. It uses 80 facets, 40 on each side, with no table or culet, overcoming poor scintillation in the traditional brilliant. The design follows natural crystallization lines and promises a large increase in brilliancy.
The new form uses planes and triangles to refract and reflect light from all angles, making the stone flash intensely and appear at least one third larger. It enhances color, boosts rainbow hues, and is limited to top stones like River, Blue Wesselton, Wesselton, and Crystal. Only exclusive jewelers will handle it, predicting limited general market impact. Also notes on cleaning gas globes with brushes and warm soda water.
Mrs Chauncey Depew’s Washington visit is described with praise for her fit status in Corcoran House society near Lafayette Square. The article contrasts Washington social life with New York and Paris, noting fixed ranks, respect for official positions, and a welcoming, cosmopolitan tone from Depew and Senator Depew.
Experiments on 1220 children show 835-10 percent begin to walk before 24 months. About half start under 14 months, a third under 12 months, and 10 percent under 10 months. Three babies in the group began to walk under months.
Thomas L. Bryan recalls a Washington gathering where Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman displayed differing temperaments. Grant gently but firmly toeing the line when invited to cross a dancing ribbon, while Sherman prompted guests to clear the floor for a Virginia reel, underscoring their distinct dispositions and mutual respect.
The text describes General Sherman exchanging kisses instead of bows with the youngest attendees, drawing initial chatter but accepted for its signmaking spirit. A mock temper flare follows as he jokes with the host about sharing privileges, asking a guest if he is “yet 602,” and declaring compliance with the seating or inclusion rules.
Col. Charles Marshall recalls Hood's Texans marching at night and reciting a Texas version of scripture as a sign of their resolve. The piece ties to Hood's Texas Brigade and reflects on transformation by a devoted partner, as noted in contemporary memoirs and humor columns.
A veteran recounts a Civil War incident where a color bearer kept the flag aloft behind a stump while Confederates fired. I N Cook and the bearer clashed over the flag, both sides traded blows as bullets ripped around them. After a furious exchange the flag was restored and the rivals later became friends.
The sole surviving officer from the Monitor, Capt Louis N Stodder, now supervises anchorages at New York port and is a veteran of the US revenue service. Born in Boston in 1834, he joined the navy from the merchant marine, served in the gunnery school in Brooklyn, and witnessed the Monitor's launch and its victory over the Merrimac in 1862. He remained aboard until the vessel foundered off Cape Hatteras at year end.
Margarete M Hillery age 14 in St. Nicholas writes a fable style piece delivered by a goldfish and a trout. The goldfish muses on wishing for different colors and forms while the trout cautions that desire may lead to better chances and differs in visions of growth and aspiration.
A frog of Borneo spreads its large webbed feet to sail between trees, achieving long horizontal flights of 20 feet or more before closing its toes. The process echoes a flying machine and is contrasted with belief by naturalists that this use is unique. A note also describes a chipmunk’s habits and a record claim about the Lion Bridge in China.
Meredith Nugent of Milwaukee Sentinel describes a salt powered cardboard model engine. A six inch wheel with spokes drives a piston rod via a crossbeam with two American flags, all held with sealing wax. Salt falls through a box onto paddles to rotate the wheel, with careful alignment and wax fastenings to prevent disassembly.
A fragmented account explains ordeal by fire used to test guilt or innocence. The accused underwent hot plowshare or blazing fire trials. if no lasting burns appeared, the person was deemed innocent.
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