The Value of Education and Self-Education
John Blake argues that true education comes from applying classroom lessons to life. He cites Mark Twain and Charles Dickens as examples of great, partly educated minds who learned by reading, questioning, and librarians. Education costs only time, but its returns are vast and priceless.
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America
England
Mark Twain
Charing Dickens
Dickens
Vestuae
Mibrary
Lbrarien
John Blake
Something to Think About by F A Walker
A reflective essay extols the lives of great men, urging readers to follow a direct steady path. It emphasizes honesty, self-discipline, humility, and perseverance, noting how leaders rose from hardship to eminence by steadfast effort and faith. The piece invites youth to imitate such resolve and virtue.
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F. A. Walker
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Hite
McClure Newida
eClure Newapabsr Syndicata
Advance in Formation at Frat Night Sparks Rumor
A fragment reports whispers of romance at a fraternity event. Accusations of wealth and heiress status surface as attendees note contrasting expectations before a meeting.
Reflections Of A Wise Owl Nonsense From A Page Of Wit
A jumble of aphorisms and quips on life and manners. It skims ideas about wisdom, moonshine, marriage, and self improving tips from self made men. Witty observations mix with odd phrases and social musings.
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Rail Peace Offer in South
Washington August 4 A committee representing striking employees on the Southern railway system was invited by Henry W Miller vice president in charge of operations to confer with management on a proposal to settle the strike based on President Harding's plan which the railway executives rejected.
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Washington
Henry W. Miller
Vice Provident
Harding
Pilot crashes plane to save two peasants in arms
Mexico City reports Col. Rafael O'Neil an American, head instructor at the federal aviation school, and Antonio Rivera acting director of the school, were in the plane with him. To save two peasant women with babies, O'Neill steered the craft into a tree, demolishing the plane and sacrificing it. Both men were killed.
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Mexico City
Rafael O'Neil
O'Neill
Federal Aviation School
Antonio Rivera
Ford Fined for Speeding in Leroy
Henry Ford, the Detroit automobile maker, paid an $80 fine for violating the speed ordinance while passing through Leroy in his large touring car. Rob Bank reported a robbery at Holabird State Bank with 40,000 cash and 70,000 in securities stolen.
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Leroy, N. Y
Henry Ford
Detroit
Leroy
Rob Bank
Harrold
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Kivepandita
State Bank of
The Weathercock and the Wind Brothers Tale
A old tale describes a weathercock on a barn that vexes the Wind brothers with constant blowing and complains of their rudeness. The Wind brothers depart then return after Misty Cloud awakens them, and the weather vane learns to accept their force without further quarrel.
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Misty Cloud
Weathercock
Oreat
McClura Newarapar
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