Practical Gemology refers to the application of the knowledge of characteristics and properties of gemstones in identification or separation of synthetics and imitations. Diamond grading is included in practical gemology.
In November 1919 and January 1920, in what notoriously became known as the âPalmer Raids,â Attorney General Mitchell Palmer began rounding up and deporting so-called radicals. Thousands of people were arrested without warrants and without regard to constitutional protections against unlawful search and seizure.
Palmer Pioneers player Wyatt Shults warms up his arm prior to a team practice at Palmer High School June 17, 2016. Pioneers trying to help build a baseball foundation in Palmer. Palmer Pioneers head coach Tim Rockey throws batting practice Friday, June 17, 2016, at Palmer High School. Palmer Post 15 has an American Legion baseball team after not fielding a squad last year.