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We read a newspaper and rarely wonder how it evolved or what it can be used for after we finish getting depressed reading it! Well, put a smile on your face and gain some knowledge at the same time...

The Internet supplies us with a wealth of information....

"In Ancient Rome, Acta Diurna, or government announcement bulletins, were made public by Julius Caesar. They were carved on stone or metal and posted in public places.

In China, early government-produced news sheets, called tipao, circulated among court officials during the late Han dynasty (second and third centuries AD). Between 713 and 734, the Kaiyuan Za Bao ("Bulletin of the Court") of the Chinese Tang Dynasty published government news; it was handwritten on silk and read by government officials. In 1582 there was the first reference to privately published newssheets in Beijing, during the late Ming Dynasty;[1]

In 1556, the government of Venice first published the monthly Notizie scritte, which cost one gazetta.[2] These avvisi were handwritten newsletters used to convey political, military, and economic news quickly and efficiently throughout Europe, and more specifically Italy, during the early modern era (1500-1700CE) — sharing some characteristics of newspapers though usually not considered as fully being ones.[3]


Modern era
Newspapers printed with movable type date to the beginning of the 17th century.


Asia
By 1638 the Peking Gazette had switched from woodblock print to movable type.[1]


Europe
Johann Carolus' Relation aller Fürnemmen und gedenckwürdigen Historien, published in 1605 in Strasbourg, is often recognized as the first newspaper. Strasbourg was a free imperial city in the Holy Roman Empire; the first newspaper of modern Germany was the Avisa, published in 1609 in Augsburg.


The first English-language newspaper, Corrant out of Italy, Germany, etc., was published in Amsterdam in 1620. A year and a half later, Corante, or weekely newes from Italy, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Bohemia, France and the Low Countreys. was published in England by an "N.B." (generally thought to be either Nathaniel Butter or Nicholas Bourne) and Thomas Archer.[5]

The first newspaper in France was published in 1631, La Gazette (originally published as Gazette de France).[2]

Post- och Inrikes Tidningar (founded as Ordinari Post Tijdender) was first published in Sweden in 1645, and is the oldest newspaper still in existence, though it now publishes solely online.[6]"


Another site gave this info....

"Fun Recycling Facts for News Paper

By recycling one ton (2,000 lbs.) of news paper, we save: 17 trees; 6,953 gallons of water; 463 gallons of oil; 587 pounds of air pollution; 3.06 cubic yards of landfill space and 4,077 Kilowatt hours of energy.

The Knoxville News Sentinel reaches more than 245,000 readers per day, and the average newspaper is over 1 pound, so let’s say conservatively: that’s 44,712 tons of newspaper used per year – at a minimum – not counting Metro Pulse, or any of the other local papers.

If we recycled just half of the annual production of Knoxville News Sentinel papers, that would equal saving 380,000 trees; 155 million gallons of fresh water; 10 million gallons of oil; 13 million pounds of air pollution; 68,000 cubic yards of Knoxville’s landfill space and 91 million Kilowatt hours of electricity. "

If funds are short, think of all the clothing accessories you can make from newspaper and still be so fashionable, like this individual...

10 Uses for Newspapers


1. Deodorize food containers. Stuff a balled-up piece of newspaper into a lunch box or thermos, seal it, and let sit overnight.

2. Ripen tomatoes. Wrap them individually and leave them out at room temperature.

3. Pack delicate items. Wrap frames and figurines with several pieces of newspaper, then crumple the remaining sections to fill extra space in the box.

4. Wipe away tough streaks on glass. Use newspaper with cleaning fluid to clean mirrors and windows.

5. Preserve antique glass. Some older frames have finishes on the glass that can be damaged by cleaning solutions. Remove smudges by rubbing with newspaper dipped in a solution of one part white vinegar and one part warm water. Let air-dry.

6. Dry shoes. Place crumpled paper in them overnight.

7. Wrap gifts. Use the comics to wrap a child’s birthday gift, or try the wedding announcements for an engagement gift.

8. Create a home for slushy snow boots. During the winter, keep a pile of newspaper near the entryway. When your little snowmen and -women come home, they can toss their winter wear onto the newspaper instead of creating puddles on the floor.

9. Prepare a garden. In the fall, mow a patch of lawn to make room for a dedicated bed. Cover it with four layers of newspaper, then a four-inch layer of shredded leaves or bark mulch. Hose it down. Come spring, the compost blanket will have smothered the grass roots, and the bed will be primed for planting.

10. Keep the refrigerator vegetable drawer dry and free of smells. Line the bottom with newspaper.

Actual Newspaper Headlines...

Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says

(ONLY an expert could have figured this one out...thank goodness they called in an expert for this.)

Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers

(Sometimes you've just gotta get tough, but they may need to open up a Jaywalker hospital.)

Safety Experts Say School Bus Passengers Should Be Belted
(Apparently they believe in the 'spare the rod spoil the child' axiom.)

Drunk Gets Nine Months in Violin Case
(They had a hard time squishing him in there, but, hey, bet he'll think twice before drinking again!)

Survivor of Siamese Twins Joins Parents
(You've got to get your parents to stay together one way or another...this gives new meaning to parents who stay together for the sake of the children! Personally, I'd still opt for prayer.)

Farmer Bill Dies in House
(He was formally known as the Farmer in The Dell and should have stayed out of politics.)

Iraqi Head Seeks Arms

(Personally, from all I have observed, it looks more as if the head is missing along with the heart and soul or we wouldn't have all this fighting...hmmm...maybe if the head doesn't find the arms, we can have peace!)

Soviet Virgin Lands Short of Goal Again
(She's trying to find a good Christian guy to marry but they seem hard to find.)

British Left Waffles on Falkland Islands
(Hey, you never know when people will get hungry again and this could be a new disarming tactic...maybe those Iraqi Heads up above need waffles!)

Lung Cancer in Women Mushrooms

(So far the male mushrooms have remained unscathed and pretty much clueless.)

Eye Drops off Shelf
(This could have belonged to a woman, in a store that was having some great sales, who was trying to keep an eye out for a bargain!)

Reagan Wins on Budget, But More Lies Ahead

(At least they're out in the open about the lying here.)

Squad Helps Dog Bite Victim
(The dog just couldn't seem to get the hang of it, so the squad gave the victim a few practice bites first...we are hoping and praying the victim is some random Knight in Shining Armor.)

Enraged Cow Injures Farmer with Ax

(As much as Jerelene @Jerelene's Journal loves cows, think she may never have seen this side of them...could we call this an enraged side of beef? Moral here...keep all axes and other weapons far away from your cows!)

~~Thank You dear Lord for the blessings of newspapers to keep us informed and to keep us praying.