20 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1918
Page
1
An essay by Herbert Kaufman argues against dismissing radical ideas as impossible. It urges judgment over opinion, cites historical inventions, and calls optimism and patriotism essential as progress hinges on belief that the possible may be achieved.
A private secretary must be discreet and expert to guide the chief and avoid missteps in war. The piece urges Washington to employ seasoned individuals, even university presidents, as top adjutants and trusted aides in the national crisis. It condemns petty prestige and urges capable voices at posts demanding greater ability.
A folk poem recounts how God made Adam from clay and Eve from his rib, placing them in Paradise. A talking serpent tempts Eve, leading to sin and expulsion. The speaker notes humans would still dwell in Paradise if not for Eve, tying the tale to communal myth and moral reflection.
A narrative vignette from 1918 follows a man with fixed income and no drive who wastes capital as costs rise. Indolence and pride push his family toward retrenchment and instability. As trade shifts erode earnings, they relocate to a shabby flat while their son seeks work and daughters pursue clerical roles.
The piece celebrates domestic production as the United States builds infant industries during wartime. It cites local toy making, tree ornaments, dye from domestic plants, and new processing of goods once imported. It notes the North Sea closure as an eye opener and praises home manufacture from potash to cheese and ham.
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