To Lead the American People to a Study of the Federal Constitution
The American Bar Association created a committee on American citizenship to urge a broader study of the Constitution and government theory. It emphasizes two fundamental rules: freedom and equality, guaranteeing rights, due process, and protection of life, liberty, and property for every citizen.
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Building a Virtuous Home for Modern Times
A mid 20th century exhortation urges parents to make home comfortable within means and to set standards for children. It advocates companionship, moderate discipline, education, church attendance, and avoidance of gambling, emphasizing family pride and the nation’s future depends on today’s training.
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Phillips Brooks
America
Should We Regard Our Earth as the Only Planet With Intelligent Life
The author argues against Earth being the sole intelligent life harbor. The sun is one of thousands of stars, similar in composition, located far from the galactic center, making intelligent life elsewhere plausible despite no direct evidence.
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Earth
Wilson's Neutrality Policy and Peace Efforts Amid War
President Wilson pursued a genuine policy of neutrality and sought peace mediation even after Count von Bernstorff’s passports were issued. He sent aBases of Peace for comment and hoped belligerents would negotiate. Cabinet colleagues disagreed, but loyalty kept support until late March when mediation ended and joining the Allies followed.
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Count von Bernstorff
Wilson
United States
America Does Not Need Italy's Incompetents
Opinion column argues Americans should not import Italian “dregs” while praising Galileos and Michelangelos. Writer claims Lombardy and Tuscany produce capable people who do not suffer from economic pressure, and asserts excess comes from lower classes.
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Crosses Mark Death Spots on Ohio Highways
White crosses line Ohio roads to honor motorists killed at various spots. Vic Donahey promoted the idea to curb fatalities by prompting caution, though results are not yet clear. Drivers report a sinking feeling upon sighting the markers, with mixed public opinion on the policy.
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Ohio
Vic Donahey
Safety Demands for Car Drivers
A discussion on future legal tests for driving fitness covers age limits, physical strength, vision and hearing, epilepsy risk, and knowledge of traffic laws. It warns against reckless speeding and urges careful driving at dusk, around corners, and on hills with chains on all wheels for stability.
Protecting the Spare Tire From Exhaust Gas
Curiosity about exhaust fumes harming spare tires is urged. A bent sheet iron deflects gases away from the tire, preventing deterioration. The note cites Popular Science Monthly as the source and suggests observers note how many cars emit exhaust toward their spare tires.
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Iran
Paul Peterston
Popular Science Monthly
Many Autoists Neglect Oiling of Vital Parts
The article argues that motorists overlook chassis lubrication, blaming car makers for failures. Regular oiling of the chassis is essential to prolong life and performance, as neglect causes costly wear similar to neglected batteries or bearings.
Too Rich Mixture Causes Engine Overheat Warnings
Improper carburetor adjustment leads to a rich fuel mix causing prolonged sluggish ignition and excessive heat. Water circulates slowly, radiator indicators show rising temperatures, and early warnings prevent serious engine damage.
Individualized inside doors create a homey hall design
A visitor recalls a summer home where each bedroom door is uniquely colored and labeled with the occupant’s name and a playful frame. Brass knockers, small lanterns, personal legends, and a lighted interior lamp mark doors, while an illuminated bath shade signals the bathroom, giving an upper hall a personal, decorative touch.
The Luminor Lighting Trend For Elegant Homes
A review of the luminar and torcheres, luxurious black and gold lighting pieces with marble bases and mica brocade interiors. Describes varied forms from table lamps to pedestal torcheres, noting their beauty, adaptability to hall or library spaces, and suitability as wedding gifts despite high cost.
True Greatness in Amiel's Journal Reflections
A mid page quotation emphasizes true greatness as natural excellence embodied by extraordinary men. It contrasts them with the remainder of humanity, suggesting a universal standard of worth and virtue. The passage frames greatness as inherent and properly ordered.
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Amiel
Strassburg Cathedral Spire Reaches Record Height
The Strassburg cathedral spire rises 460 feet, the world’s highest. A surrounding lattice of stone features statues rosettes and arabesques, forming an intricate exterior around the solid central shaft.
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Strassburg Cathedral
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