Roosevelt's Romanes lecture on biological analogies in history
Theodore Roosevelt spoke at Oxford on June 7 delivering the Romanes lecture titled Biological Analogies in History. He argued that nations rise and fall like evolving species, calling for a scientific approach to history and stressing duty to both national and international communities with emphasis on mishandled luxury, birthrates, and civic virtue.
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Oxford University
Theodore Roosevelt
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British
Warsaw
Kiel
Novgorod
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Charlemagne
Alfred
Bosphorus
Reahm
Byzantium
Brazil
Charity and Prudence in a City Square Fountain
An observant man found a drinking fountain in a city square with two conflicting inscriptions. The original from the Bible read And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. A placard above urged Please do not waste the water. The contrast highlights life’s contradictions, a thought noted by Youth's Companion.
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British Isles
India
Egypt
Philippines
Ong
Local youth praised for joining right field next summer
A reader reports Cyrus, a young local player, expresses joy over being placed in the right field for the coming season. The letter notes his evident love for the country and enthusiasm for the opportunity.
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Cyrus
Sixteen Years of Skin Disease Cures with Cuticura
A man recalls a long battle with a persistent skin disease starting in childhood. After trying many doctors, he found relief using Cuticura remedies, reporting significant improvement and happiness at last. The note cites Brooklyn resident Leonard A. Hawter and dates in 1909.
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Leonard A. Hawter
Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn
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