The Value of Books Reflections on Reading and Wisdom
An essay-like piece argues that books nourish mind and soul, sustain civilization, and provide enduring pleasure. It laments neglect of literature while praising shelves of cherished volumes as companions, teachers, and sources of knowledge across ages. It urges readers to seek wisdom and resist idleness through reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallaw
Onal Mbarty
Brown
Doman
Fender
Opm
Local notes on economy families and tax talk in Cranfills Gap
Community notices cover farming, legacies, and taxation. Mentions Jodat and Tomorrow Parker Merkbridge, residents like Mr and Mrs Dyeas, McAdams and Turner families, and obituaries for Rev. Benton McAdams and Mrs. Maurie Barley. Reports speak on prosperity hopes, cigarette tax ideas, and local church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.T. Turner
Dellias
Mire
Mawrice Borler
McAdams
Miles Nouth
Presmes
Veatch
Methodist
Land
Mr. Haynes
Mra. McAdams
Towante
Gateavile
Columbus Benton McAdams
Dee
Texas
Wien
Haines
Mel Ly
Adama
Primitive Baptist Church
Bamton
Maurie Barley
A. Arnes
Lol
Tan
Norway
Meuriew
Telephone service value in economy of time and money
A fragment argues that restoring a service restores convenience and long term efficiency. It contends small monthly service cuts are repaid many times over in time saved and financial benefits, including sexual or personal costs deemed reduced by better access.
Former Presidents Entered Many Fields Across Careers
A survey traces ex presidents from Washington to Hoover highlighting post presidency paths in law, business and public service. It notes veterans and civic figures, the decline of Civil War leaders, and shifting political roles as time moves forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tierlert
Hoover Sonho
White House
Eivil
Joasmilus Noprte
Calvin Coolridgs
Inquivnencee
Ace
Field
Jorge Washilogion
Cray
Virginia
John Quincy Adems
Ongriss
Plymouth
Gottre Sapscity
Benesth
Burg
Shiloh
Vickwburg
Ville
Cold Harbor
Lever
Lovery Chamber
Andrew
Armien
William Howard Taft
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Milard
Fillmore
Napoleon
Cassar
Alexa
Third Partis
Formar
Ander
Roosevelt
Collier
Mowsn
Africa
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Pam Totay
Jodat and Tomorrow
Parker Merkbridge
Cranfills
Gap
Tee
Alt Waimea Wome
Alex Komi
Ge Mustang
Otte
Meare
Jacob Olen
James Percentage
Canada
Gobllyites
Clifton
Lars Olwen
George Ogiesby
Te Doase
Stelle
Huntel
Manson
Dyeas
Gaissim
Bel Securition
C. B. McAdame
Masey
Filmmons
Carlton Poultry Farm
Washington
Congress
White Howe
Cleveland
Empire White House
Mr. Schanter
Thors
Orient
Turkey
Megen
Sina
Vem
Techaerine
Pharrell
Heer
Dhiben
Matenade Maire
W. Prather
Nash Jones
H. T. Turmer
Annie
Sam
Edwin
Martin
Olsen
Hay Fruxband
Lee Roy
Luther Church
Chris
The
Mertaag
Pat
Marandey
Perw Bell Telepe
A. B. Grant
America
Carer
Martear
Dimssar
Mask Twain
Grover
New York City
T. C. Colton
Slepton
W. A. Johnson
Waco Times Herald
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