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A reflective passage contrasts the success of historically poor boys who rise through education with the pity due to pampered youths born to luxury. It argues that opportunity and self-improvement shape leaders, while overindulgence risks degeneration and wasted potential.
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Wm. Campbell
Central St
Wichita
Kan
S.S.S
S.S
Lincolns
Franklins
Hamilltons
Garfields
Lfe
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Dependent and Independent
M Purdy notes that independent class workers closely resemble farmers in self reliance. When a storm nears, neighbors help each other, sharing labor and resources. The passage extols sociability and mutual aid among neighbors, arguing that strong farming and business ties sustain households during strikes and shortages.
Domestic Science For Girls by Mery E Williams
Professor Williams argues domestic science should be a mandatory part of the regular curriculum for girls from elementary through college. She laments that current training prioritizes public life and work over home making, urging reforms to prepare future mothers and improve national welfare. Her call cites Frances Willard on women’s mission to make the world home-like.
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Thompson
Mery E. Williams
Columbia University
Ust
Anake
Boston
Harvard
Yale
Friends of Athletics
Self Assertiveness The Twin of Courtesy
A travel anecdote in England about a smoker in a carriage and the clash of rights versus courtesy. The author argues Americans should exercise self assertiveness in small matters to protect both personal rights and others. It links manners, rights, and social harmony to national character and urges less complacency in daily interactions.
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George C.simer
Vw. D
England
Trug Brulaher
America
Kingishman
Boris
Reed Death Reshapes Gilded Age Republican Arena
The Commoner notes the sudden death of Thomas B. Reed, a towering Republican figure whose leadership and Reed's Rules reshaped the House, shifting power toward the Senate and challenging popular government. reflects on his career, imperialism stance, protectionist views, and post politics law and literary work.
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Thomas B. Reed
Republican
Blaine
McKinley
Senate
Congress
Reed
Mr. McKinley
Mark Hanna
Sherman
Harrison
Trusts
North American Review
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