Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 72, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 May 1899 — Of Ancient Chinese Origin. [ARTICLE]

Of Ancient Chinese Origin.

Tying knots in a handkerchief to jog one’s memory had Its origin In China thousands of years ago. Before writing was invented in that country, which did not happen until 300 B. C., memorable and important events were recorded by long-knotted cords. The moat ancient history of China Is still preserved as told by these knots. When Emperor Tschang Ki Invented writing the entire system of “knotting” was abandoned. And to-day the memory knots made by us In handkerchiefs are the only surviving descendants of that ancient custom.