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Newspaper
Darlington Herald
Location
Darlington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1919
Page
3
A reflective meditation on the coming year as a white forest of possibilities. The speaker notes that life remains incomplete despite yearly cycles and urges continual learning and striving to understand God’s works across successive years.
A reflective meditation on resolutions and fulfillment, arguing the value of last year’s resolve and of any year’s opportunities. It contrasts contentment with discontent and notes Thoreau’s warning against missing remarkable moments. The piece highlights mystery and potential in the coming year.
The text urges immediate action for better opportunities in the coming year. Bishop H. C. Potter quotes stress that tomorrow or next year is not as good as today for forming good resolutions and seizing chances.
The speaker notes that while the year will bring bloodshed and strife, it will remain a good year overall. Civilized humanity unites to rid the world of militarism, a parasitic growth, and those who contribute to this essential work will find the year good. February will bring its crystal promise.
The piece reflects on the months brightness April through October as symbolic of nature’s bounty and resilience. It honors soldiers in Gallipoli and France, noting British and French scholars observing birds and flora amid war, and concludes that years are measured by God, not human evil.
The article extols living with purpose and contribution as the path to joy. It urges readers to seize opportunities and responsibilities, asserting true satisfaction comes from what one accomplishes in the year ahead, and wishes readers a truly happy new year.
The article views New Year as intimate self reflection and a doorway to a future of inventions discoveries and social progress. It notes resolutions reveal how close people are to personal transformation and enduring life possibilities.
Fires destroyed the Red Spring company’s North Anderson plant with losses near 75000, and Hammond storage gutted causing 50000 plus damage. Notable deaths include Henry Kixmiller of Bicknell, a leading merchant, and others. A truck train collision in Clayton injured two and killed a garage owner Clarence Lambert. The report covers tax receipts, new bonds, factory plans, fur shipments, political appointments, and local crime notes across Indiana communities.
The article explains steps to Eagle rank starting from first class, with a minimum of three months and 23 tests in areas like fire-building cooking first aid swimming and map drawing. Merit badges culminate in Life Star and Eagle ranks after exams and a court of honor. examples include bird study life-saving camping and 59 merit badge tests.
Ajo Arizona scout troop outlines goals for the year led by Scoutmaster HE V Morgan. E A Rodgers of New Cornelia will lead at least one of four monthly meetings. The 25 members aim to grow, start a library, and mark the Boy Scout movement anniversary with a play. Adult male support and attendance at weekly meetings are urged.
A Krasnoyarsk Russia inquiry to Boy Scouts of America asks for program guidance and uniforms. American Consul J. K. Caldwell in Vladivostok forwards the letter through Washington, seeking aid to foster good citizenship during a time of Russia’s tense conditions. Chief Scout Executive James E. West replies with literature and equipment details.
Salt Lake City Boy Scouts 44 troops with 1000 scouts joined a clean-up and paint-up drive directed by the commercial club committee to improve city premises. The effort follows the motto to do one good turn daily and aims to make the city one of the cleanest in America.
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