Uncommon Sense for Young Men by John Blake
A column urges youths to heed elders and mentors, noting that following experienced guidance avoids costly mistakes. It contrasts starting at twenty one with forty years of gained wisdom and emphasizes learning from others to chart a safer life path. A separate note mentions a five string cello improvement with a high tension FE string extending its tone range.
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John Blake
Popular Mechanics
Something to Think About by F.4 Walker
The piece urges watchfulness over words and facts to protect reputation. It advocates truth accuracy and plain discourse over bold promises and wobbling in life. It claims truth builds a stronger conscience steadier eye and firmer character for ages to come.
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F. 4
Walker
Words We Speak Shape Our Reputation in Daily Life
A 1925 McClure Syndicate reflection urges careful speech to avoid eroding reputation. It warns that careless words in emotional moments can ruin years of good standing and humility, stressing honesty and charitable thoughts as guiding aims.
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Conan Doyle on Dreams and Prophecy
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle states he never had a recurring dream but remembered several prophetic dreams. He explains the sleeping soul frees itself and attempts to convey enlarged knowledge to the body, though such messages rarely succeed, occurring only at the boundary between sleep and wakefulness.
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Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Defiance It No Nmin Say To You That You Shall Fail
Motivational verse urging courage and persistence against fear and pain. Encourages fierce effort, self discipline, and resilience, noting that true strength is shown in daily struggle and enduring through hardship. Attributed to Dodd Mead & Co.
Baked Scotch Apples and Bottled Cocoa Tips
A vintage recipe excerpt describes Baked Scotch Apples using medium apples, maple sugar, cinnamon, cloves, lemon juice, and butter with a two-stage bake. It also offers Bottled Cocoa instructions mixing cocoa salt sugar and boiling water, then chilling in a bottle for later serving.
Men You May Marry By E R Peyser Parody on a Safe Husband
A humorous profile of a possible husband type. The piece mocks the cautious, steady but frugal man who prefers safety and savings over romance. It notes his stocky build and pocketbook habits while urging self-reliance through earning extra income.
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Speeding Up Oiling Ships at Blakely Island Station
The United States Shipping Board fuel oil station at Blakely Island Mobile Alabama has new facilities to raise pumping capacity. The current capacity from storage to ships is about 1 800 barrels.
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Blakely Island
Mobile
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Monument to the Colored Mammy Fountain Planned in Washington
A model of the Colored Mammy fountain by George Julian Zolnay is to be erected on Massachusetts avenue near Sheridan circle in Washington. The sculpture honors the faithful colored mammy of days gone by and was authorized by the last Congress.
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Massachusetts Avenue
Sheridan Circle
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George Julian Zolnay
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Revolving Platform Aims To Launch Airplanes In Flight
An English inventor proposes a rotating treadmill platform that moves backward as a plane accelerates, enabling an aircraft to take off without a running start. The device could shape future hangar rooftops and flying vehicles.
Negro Agricultural Extension Progress Report
Sixteen years after the first negro agricultural demonstration program, 285 black agents direct work with over 14,000 negro farmers and families practicing approved farming and homemaking methods, per United States Department of Agriculture reports.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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