Wise old investors coldly time stock cycles
The text advises buying when sentiment is low and markets fear loss, citing old timers who buy securities at par during crashes and sell into booms. It warns beginners about risks and suggests safer investments like good banks, noting that chasing rising values often leads to heavy losses later.
The Problem of Taxation in Early Government Years
The piece traces enduring tax dissatisfaction from ancient times to modern debates. It notes public officials’ tendency to spend freely, the legitimate protest against burdens, and how taxation concerns reach the average family as congress debates the issue this winter.
Lawless America and the roots of civic discipline
A reflection on America's perceived lawlessness driven by wartime freedoms and youth rebelliousness. The author contrasts European stability and argues democracy's faults need remedies to balance individual liberty with community order and respect for government authority.
The Dangers of Speculation in Stock Markets
A discussion notes that stock prices remain high despite concerns about speculation. The piece warns that many investors rush to buy, driven by expectations rather than solid fundamentals, risking broad market instability.
The Terrors of Arithmetic Prompt Clerks to Proficiency
Businessmen complain about poor spelling and arithmetic in hires. A clerk struggles with 43 minus 5, needing paper work, while Camerons see rising arithmetic weakness. The piece urges persistent drill in arithmetic to boost clerical accuracy in business settings.
GOOD SCHOLARSHIP IN THE FACE OF STUDENT APATHY
The article reports President Lowell of Harvard urging stronger scholastic interest amid concerns that opportunity to learn is not matched by effort. It argues scholarship should be seen as mental power and a pathway to future success, contrasting focus on athletics with the value of mental achievement. Cameron teachers discuss remedies to inspire students.
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Mrs. Kate Paden McLane Passes At 56 In Cameron
A Dallas era obituary details the life of Mrs. Kate Paden McLane who died November 18 1925 at Cameron Hospital. Born in Mississippi in 1869 she moved to Texas as a child and raised three children with husband Robert McLane. Active in Presbyterian D A R and Daughters of the Confederacy she was honored for faith devotion and patriotism. Her funeral reflects deep family ties and Confederate graves at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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