Editor cites Liberty essay on school history myths
A Liberty magazine writer argues United States school histories misstate the Revolution Civil War and World War I. He claims Washington backed not patriotism but a grant of an army commission, tariffs sparked the Civil War, and Tea Party drunks shaped history. He praises improved Canadian histories.
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New American Weekly
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America
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England
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Real sportsmanship on young tennis players evenings
An observer lauds the gentlemanly spirit in tennis noting fewer disputes over calls compared with baseball. The piece recalls incidents in a junior Chicago match where a player apologized after a disputed call, then later slammed a ball against a net to concede the point, highlighting tennis’ focus on the game over winning.
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Chicago
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Acton Aims to Add Motor Camp for Tourists
Ontario towns like Acton receive honor for offering a camp in touring guides. No facilities exist yet, though local garages and shops would gain from tourist traffic and advertising value. Council should invest in park equipment or let garagemen push the project forward.
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Acton
Ontario
Toronto
Sunnyside
Traveling with Children Aboard a Motor Car
A writer notes families with young children on trips show contrasting moods. One party battles fatigue and boredom while another with toys and crayons keeps five youngsters under twelve engaged. She advises bringing simple art supplies to pass the time.
Newark Edges Toward All Year School Plan Abandoned
Editorial notes describe Newark New Jersey dropping year round public schools after a year or two of experiments due to insufficient advantages relative to higher costs. They also discuss pleasant July days, clean water from Acton, Canada’s hydro resources, and reflections on prohibition and German industry during the era.
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Saskatchewan
The Price Of His Happiness
A fragment from a column recounts Aunt Clarissas gift confusion and a village mint tale linked to Fidelsbrook. It then shifts to a Denton tale about Roboor and an ox in exchange tied to collecting parrots for a garden legend. Roboor finally earns the ox after delivering ten parrots and marries his beloved.
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Magyar peasant humor and a farmer’s hybrid prank
An excerpt from The Whirlpool of Europe portrays a wealthy Magyar farmer known for old clothes who tricks a novice by letting him care for sheep. The next day a caravan of animals and a heavy wagon arrives, revealing the farmer’s elaborate humor and social dynamic.
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A Silent World of Wonder and the Gift of Life
The passage contemplates life and mortality, urging gratitude for health, family, and opportunity. It contrasts everyday neglect with reverent awe toward nature’s order and the divine power guiding the universe from youth to old age and death. It underscores a yearly call to reflect on benefits and meaning.
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Horses and Horses Breed and value in thoroughbred race culture
Editorial on the breeding of horses emphasizing merit over mere speed. It argues that the best animals combine beauty, speed, stamina, and temperament, while a racehorse bred only for short sprints is a freak. It weighs breeders’ aims against narrow-minded critics and notes the broader utility of sound, versatile horses.
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Why He Was Silent Patient Pin Through the Skin Tale
A physician recalls a patient, an Irishman in Philadelphia, who had a broken leg treated with plaster. After replacement of the bandage a pin seemed to pass through the skin twice, not the cloth, revealing the patient’s quip about his wife. The anecdote ends with the patient’s reluctant confession.
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Lumber Industry In Canada Reaches 1923 Output
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports Canada produced 3,128,698 thousand feet of lumber valued at 44,664,173 dollars in 1923. 3,922 mills reported, up from 3,126 in 1921. average output per mill rose to 1,074 thousand feet in 1922. Employment totaled 31,803 with payroll of 27,021,601 dollars, up from 26,707,689.
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