Phelps Seeks Hopeful View Of Youth In Modern America
Prof William Lyon Phelps Yale professor of literature offers a thoughtful essay urging balance between reverence for tradition and faith in progress. He argues youth gain strength from Puritan roots, notes the resilience of modern youth, and compares past and present morals and physical vigor, concluding there is reason for optimism about the future.
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The Fun Shop and Local Quips Digest
A mosaic of humorous witticisms and short vignettes from early 20th century humor pages. Jests on aviation fantasies, social customs, a 104th birthday claim, a chalked tale of Alcazar the hen, and quick quips from Ames and Stresny, capturing regional humor and playful banter.
Father Names Dilemma In Rhyming Twist
In a humorous scene Jonas learns he has become a father and debates using two rhyming names for a boy or a girl Ray or May. Dr Farrar delivers the news with a chuckle as Jonas frets about fitting a rhyming third name.
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British marriage slump as 1926 rate hits low mark
London reports from the register general show 143 marriages per thousand people in 1926, the lowest since 1917, highlighting a continuing downturn in the British marriage market.
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