Education as the backbone of progress and moral growth
A historical reflection on education tracing its roots to a desire for knowledge in humanity. It praises the physical, intellectual, and moral benefits of schooling, highlights the role of hospitals, nurses, and athletic health, and argues for compulsory, universal access, strong teaching as a profession, and the equal advantage of education for the poor. It closes by asserting that education unites higher and lower mental culture and should coexist across learning levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden of Eden
United States
History as Leader: Lessons from Tudors to Washington
The piece argues history shapes leadership, showcasing Tudor success and Stuart failures, highlighting George Washington’s steadfast service and Robert E. Lee’s stature after Antietam. It references Charles II’s era of risk, plague, and religious strife, urging study of Puritans, Huguenots, Waldensians, Pilgrim Fathers, Teutons, Celts, Normans, Greeks, and Hebrews for young readers.
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George Washington
Robert E. Lee
Appomattox
Grey
Charles II
England
London
Red Cross
Thames
Young Man
Pilgrim Fathers
The June Groom
Dr Roy L Smith argues for attention to the June groom as a future father. He notes grooms face high stakes in marriages, stressing that societal focus often centers on brides. He urges equal care to improve husbands and future fathers.
Mother Influence Shapes Andrew Jackson’s Character
A historical reflection on how maternal guidance molds destinies, highlighting Andrew Jackson born in 1767 to Scottish Irish parents in North Carolina. It cites his mother’s hard work, emphasis on honesty, and insistence on self reliance as shaping his courage, independence, and eventual law career.
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Andrew Jackson
America
North Carolina
Human Nature And Invaluable Delusions Highlighted
A reflective piece quotes Plato from the Republic on human vanity and self deception. It notes people chase cures and nostrums while resisting truth, viewing honest advice as a foe. The tone critiques medical quackery and persistent self delusion in seeking cures.
A Pen Picture of Ante Bellum Columbus
Loretta La mar Chappell surveys Columbus Georgia 1829 to 1865, noting a booming mid century era with profitable cotton, new river industries, and rail expansion to Butler in 1852. It highlights daily papers, visits by national figures like Henry Clay and Polk, hospitality of planters, cultural life at Temprance Hall, and strong classical education in schools amid growth.
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Columbus
Appalachicola
New Muscogee
Butler
Henry Clay
United States
Polk
Fillmore
Jno. P.kennedy
Inez
Augusta J. Evans
Randolph Street
James Bethune
Tom
Temprance Hall
Edwin Booth
Caroline Lee Hentz
Long leaf pine seed abundance and fire prevention urged
Long leaf pine seed will be abundant in South Georgia this fall, per Georgia State Forest Service investigations. Landowners are urged to preserve natural reproduction using fire prevention, fire breaks, and targeted protection of unburned areas. Without timely action, 4 to 8 years may pass before another seed year. The species is not fireproof, especially in early years. For details contact the District Forester at Waycross or the Assistant State Forester at Albany.
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South Georgia
The
Georgia State Forest Service
Georgia Forest Service
Georgia
Waycross
Albany
FLY TOX insecticide promoted by Rex Fellowship Ad
United States authorities indicate that with favorable conditions a single season can produce hundreds of trillions of insect files. FLY TOX, developed at Mellon Institute by Rex Fellowship, is advertised as a safe, stainless, fragrant insecticide for killing all household insects with simple bottle instructions.
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United States
Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Rex Fellowship
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W. H.W
Roy L. Smith
John A. Davis
Albany Herald
Herald Office
Macon, Ga
Céllambuta
Loretta Lamar Chappell
Co. B. Marshall, Jr
Cherry St
Motta Ey
Chevrolet
Asa
Seashore
Brunswick
A. B
C.R. R
Atlantic Coast
Rupert
Daniel
Atlanta, Georgia
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