Infinitives and the Axe in Humorous Observations
A fragment from a column notes odd occupations such as pressing discarded flowers at the White House for sale and discusses split infinitives with humorous quotes from Life and Letters by J. C. Squire. It includes jokes from Fiction Par Excellence and a Grand Rapids News snippet about courtship and finances.
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J. C. Squire
World of curiosities and early achievements in history
A survey of historic claims includes Madagascar fossils sparking solar system theories, early universities before the eighth and twelfth centuries, Elizabeth Female College in Mississippi as a pioneering women’s degree issuer, a tungsten lamp camera rivaling X rays, an English reform to increase water gas output, and royal postwar wealth hints. It also notes eye color myths, Japan athlete shoes improving grip, Arab butter churning, a wallpaper dust remover patent, Chinese cottage industry wages, and Katherine Green’s long literary career with mystery writing.
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Elizabeth Female College
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Shantung
China
Leavenworth
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Katherine Green
Hng
Christian Citizenship in a Nation of God and Law
Lesson discusses God's chosen nation as Israel and applies to modern America, stressing that blessing comes from honoring God. It outlines the Christian obligation to civil authority, taxes, laws, and respect for rulers, and defines love as the key duty toward fellow citizens, with a call to joyful sacrifice.
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Jehovah
America
National Congress
The Lord's Sabbath Commandment Then Rejoicing Righteous
Biblical excerpt urging Israel to observe the Sabbath as a sign of sanctification by the Lord. It includes Moses instruction and a call to rejoice for the upright in heart from Psalms.
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Silesia dispute tests allied unity in Europe
United States will not involve itself in Upper Silesia tensions affecting France Britain and Poland as Lloyd George battles Paris over German disarmament and Poland's claims. France blocks German compliance while Britain refrains from European meddling per U S policy. Berlin moves toward disarmament and potential Ruhr occupation.
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Hungary to Tax Wealth in Bold War Finance Move
Hungary plans a direct capital tax in parliament aiming to revive the economy after war. The bill would levy 5 to 20 percent on savings deposits and securities and force banks to turn over about half a million dollars. Extravagances in women’s dress and taxes on drinking and smoking are included. The chancellor will declare no more paper money and government economy measures to restore normal conditions.
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Diamond Slump Hits Natives in Transvaal
News report from Central News describes economic distress in western Transvaal due to a diamond slump. famine-like conditions appear, with government aid largely ineffective and scarce special allowances swallowed, leaving many households in hardship.
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The Creature with Black Heart and Intolerance
A boy and girl travel with a creature named Intolerance who bears a black heart shaped patch. He declares his sole right to think and clashes with Master Thoughtfulness, who advocates thinking freely without cruelty. The pair question his rigid stance as dusk falls and consider the value of diverse viewpoints.
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Summer Serson-Priends
Ua Grst
Preferred a Drum and a Heavenly Harp
A humorous exchange about reward for goodness ends with a boy hoping for a drum in heaven. A jest about ideals and a somnambulist tramp adds to the satirical tone. The dialogue jokes about questions that require answers and a wife’s actions, preserving period voice.
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