Quote on business focus from Carlyle
A distant life is not our grand business, but to do what lies clearly at hand as Carlyle urged, emphasizing practical action over distant vision. The remark underscores prioritizing immediate tasks and tangible outcomes in daily enterprise.
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Bible Quotation Earnest Farewell from Corinthians
A Bible verse quotes 2 Corinthians 13 11 urging brethren to be perfect be of good comfort live in peace and that the God of love and peace shall be with you as a closing exhortation from the letter.
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Blue Jays in the Snow by Wise Driscoll
A poem recalling blue jays in snowy scenes and winter landscape as the speaker finds renewed faith in blooming dogwood cyclamen and arbutus amid harsh winds and old trees. The voice reflects on nature, resilience, and the contrast between cold weather and enduring life.
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Lindberghs may seek new home abroad amid crime fears
A report claims Charles A Lindbergh and his wife consider leaving the United States for a quiet life in another country to escape threats and the danger of kidnapping. The piece argues public opinion and government inaction endangered their safety and questions whether America will protect its notable citizens.
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A Case for a Limited Sales Tax in Texas
The piece argues a narrowly targeted sales tax may be justified to raise revenue after cuts, opposing a broad administration plan. It warns against a harsh, onerous tax on gross business, which could bankrupt small merchants, and stresses the need to avoid burdening consumers while addressing the deficit.
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State of the Nation on Law and Order
The piece condemns reverence for law as essential to security, accusing media and elites of eroding respect for authority. It links this to rising gang crime, jury outcomes, and pardons, arguing democratic government fails if it cannot enforce laws and protect citizens, including Col. Lindbergh seeking refuge abroad.
Imitation Flattery or Defiance in World Ties
The piece notes Japan's claim to self sufficiency in feeding clothing and arming itself, challenging global dependence. It contrasts with Uncle Sam’s preference for isolation, asking whether such imitation flatters or threatens the United States in world affairs.
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Congress proposal to grant unlimited power to cut expenses
The text argues the congress proposal to grant the president unlimited power to cut expenses shows congress’s impotence and cowardice. It frames the duty as Congress’s own burden and criticizes its stance.
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Groundhog Day Skepticism Sparks Next Year Hopes
A playful fan laments last year’s weather and mocks the groundhog, predicting better outcomes next year on February first and noting the creature’s shadow on February second. It contrasts current misfortune with a hoped-for improvement in the future.
Congress Tackles Loan Distribution Cost Cap
One record suggests Congress should devise a plan to distribute the loans it makes with a cost not exceeding half the amount loaned. The proposal emphasizes limiting expenses while extending credit.
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Congress
Congress Funds Benefit Classes At Expense Of All
A critic argues that every new appropriation for one class shifts costs onto others, enlarging the burden on everyone else. The commentary frames the issue as a systemic tax on all taxpayers.
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Congress
Weather vane loss delays Fannin county courthouse
The Leonard Graphic notes the reconstructed Fannin county courthouse misses its weather vane once perched by Charley Inglish. The sparrow hawk prognosticated upcoming weather better than Dee Cline, and residents urge restoration of the vane to resume forecasts.
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From Other Pens If the Senate removes Sergeant juteagm
A fragment from a commentary argues that the Senate should scrutinize members and voters must set rules for legislative bodies. It notes past expulsions for misconduct and urges openness and criticism while acknowledging mostly upright lawmakers with occasional “stray sheep.”
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Debutante Freedom and Grit Quips Across Texas
A collage of quotes from Dallas News and other papers notes a debutante’s happiness linked to freedom versus her mother’s, while Tim Meddlin questions moral grit. Other items tease congressional budget woes and public sentiment on taxation, with a Greek myth analogy about Atlas shifted to taxpayers.
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Dallas News
Worth a Smile Wooden Money and a Difficult Show
A Tenino citizen notes wooden money circulating and asks about Junior’s activities. The mother recalls puzzles made from a Slo 1 and a table. Helen discusses the Dramatic Society production with Winnie facing a challenging role while Joan remains silent.
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Election Night Remnants: Most Candidates Defeated
Clarksville Times notes that most candidates from a year ago were defeated, signaling a shift in local political fortunes and urging readers to examine the changing voter landscape and future implications.
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Clarksville Times
Man spins jungle yarn at game hunt tale
In the Corsicana Sun the tale features a game hunter bragging of a jungle chase. He claims he grabbed two men by the throats as a rifle fell, turning to ask for patience as a listener interrupts with skepticism.
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Candidates across all ranks advocated expense cuts a year ago
A year ago candidates at every level called for government expense reductions and lower taxes, signaling a broad push for fiscal restraint and tax relief amid economic concerns.
Extracts From Compositions and Jokes from Our Empire
A collection of short quips and lines including playful puns and misheard phrases. Bits touch on false doctrine in medicine, a grass widow joke, Pilgrims reference, and humorous exchanges about a one armed hunter. Seen in Our Empire with light satire and wordplay.
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Muen tongue and anuch judgment celdom go together
Time moves slowly to him whose thoughts dwell on obscure phrases and unfinished ideas. The fragment hints at a meditation on language and perception, suggesting a cautious, reflective mood rather than a decisive stance.
Seeds Seeds Seeds Garden Seed Sale Notice
Garden seed sale offers bulk seeds at 5c and 15c and lists popular varieties. Includes Onion Sets and Onion Plants and Genuine Georgia Cabbage Plants. Mentions a recent cold spell ending and suggests it is time to begin planting.
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Georgia
Notable Proverbs and Reflections on Life and Learning
A garbled old verse layout offers sayings on fate and restraint. It touches on pride and conceit, the limits of human understanding, the value of prayer as daily discipline, and the idea that peace yields more than conflict. It hints at Wells & Humphrey as context but the lines remain aphoristic.
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