Lessons on Service and Ambition From a Commencement Address
Marion Eleanor Waring reflects on student potential and duty in a commencement address. She contrasts self seeking goals with service, citing historical figures like Washington Lincoln and Joan of Arc, and urges developing talents for the common good and national freedom. The talk links education, virtue, and enduring leadership to America’s ideals.
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Marion Eleanor Waring
Washington
Valley Forge
Lincoln
Europe
Joan of Arc
France
Florence Nightingale
Jay Gould
Robert Morris
Four Weeks in Hospital and a Call to Service
The excerpt recalls a Cleveland woman's four week hospital stay for severe illness and crediting Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with recovery. It moves to a moral appeal about service to others, citing Margaret Hareghey of New Orleans and Father Damien as examples, urging unity, sacrifice, and wartime effort for the rights and freedom of nations. It ends with a call to noble action aligned with faith and country.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs
W. C. Brown
12Th St
New Orleans
Margaret
Margaret Hareghey
Damien
Honolulu
United States
Red Cross
Proposed Texas constitutional amendment on conservation districts
Legislature proposes Article 16 Section 19 adding conservation and reclamation districts to manage natural resources. districts would be political bodies with powers to issue bonds and levy taxes, subject to voter approval.Election set for August 21 1917 with official ballot wording and governor to issue proclamation. Five thousand dollars appropriated to cover proclamation publication and election costs.
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Senate
State of Texas
State of
Texas
Legisature
A. D
J. Bartlett
Etary
Summer Socials and Local Visits Highlight Week
The community enjoyed pleasant summer weather with Mr Jessie Barnes improving after illness. Comyn residents attended a Rock Friday supper and program, while Cowcreek hosted singing Sunday evening. Visitors included Ed Henson and Johnnie Evans, with several locals hosting relatives and friends.
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Jessie Barnes
Comyn
Rock
Cowcreek
Kearby Barnes
Fort Worth
Ed Henson
Roch
Jessie Hoover
Gladys Sweeden
A Friend in Need Promotes Mississippi Diarrhoea Cordial
An advertisement touts instant relief and speedy cure with Mississippi Diarrhoea Cordial priced at 50 cents and 25 cents, claiming quick results.
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Mississippi
Plantation Chill Tonic Promises Quick Relief
An 1900s style medicine ad advertises Plantation Chill Tonte or similar tonic claiming fast relief from chills. It emphasizes liver health and notes no calomel, priced at 50 cents.
Summer Weather Sparks Growth and Local Social Notes
Real summer heat boosts growth as the community discusses singing events on Sundays. Miss Opal and Lizzie Starkie of Hasse visit the McKelveys while W W Boogs and wife and J W Gaines visit Dr A F Gaines in Mackaville. Allen Rambo and Miss Isabelle Williams wed quietly Sunday and receive congratulations. The Rambo and family of Practor visit relatives. Boogs family attends Proctor show Monday night.
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Opal
Lizzie Starkie
Hasse
Henry
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Drives Malaria Cure
An old line touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general strengthener. It claims the tonic drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds up the system for adults and children.
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Grove
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