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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
22
Col. Edward L. Munson of the morale branch, general staff, lauds the slogan "Let's Go" as the most inspiring and popular war motto. He notes it fosters companionship and voluntary effort without commands, contrasting it with other phrases and songs recalled by veterans.
J B Evans runs the Washington Monument elevator and has done so for 42 years. His remarkable travels would circle the world three times if counted in feet moved. People from all nations and statuses have ridden with him, from rulers to scholars. He has never tracked how many times asked the height question.
A reflective note discusses the value of restraint and the caution in choosing when to speak. It contrasts silence with unnecessary apologies and suggests quiet moments can offer protection and clarity.
A Philippine public school system is expanding fast with 892,000 enrollments and 6,500 schools. English is the official language, aiding the nation as it builds higher education centers like the University of the Philippines and Santo Tomas.
A Boston Transcript note quotes a lecturer predicting women will lead the nation in twenty years. The remark is framed with irony about gender roles and public opinion.
A San Francisco magnate reports that his team of workmen and expert geologists have blocked out $6,000,000 worth of ore in an Arizona mountain over the past two years and will begin excavation and bullion production.
A fragment from the Boston Globe shows a domestic dispute framed as a humorous quarrel about manners at entry. One speaker demands to use the front door and for others to scrape feet upon returning, highlighting social etiquette expectations.
The northwestern Indians used western red cedar for totem poles because it is easy to work and durable. The article notes scented woods resist decay and insect attack and possess good cabinet qualities as a general rule.
Edward returns from the post office with empty hands and tells his mother that letters were all gone, prompting a plea to send earlier next time.
A household in quarantine for chickenpox faced a neighborly officer who placarded the house. On seeing the warning sign, he joked that the stork might be scared away, reflecting lighthearted commentary on a health scare.
The note from Washington Living praises simple jokes and ample laughter as the key to jovial companionship, describing a convivial mood where humor is light and spirits high.
A reflective passage on readiness, urging daily respect for the present and the unknown future. It links preparedness to living well and facing mortality with equanimity, quoting Amiel on how to be ready as the essence of living.
The passage notes that there are over two hundred varieties of pigeons, all descended from the rock-dove. It explains pigeons prefer rocky sea cliffs in Europe and do not favor trees as other birds do.
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