Genius Is a Disease Among the Children
Dallas Lore Sharp argues that genius cannot be taught or acquired while talent stems from normal causes. He claims genius is a localized abnormality, while talent is widespread and normal, using Jimmie as an example of genius in time. He warns that pursuit of genius in children leads to disappointment and advises against seeking it.
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Dallas Lore Sharp
Secretary of Agriculture
Cropa
Geniua
Jimmie
Tme
Jimmia
Transforming China Into Modern Republic by N DOMANN
Berlin based N DOMANN argues education will transform China into a modern republic. He notes eager younger Chinese, missionaries’ views, and low wages driving a push toward Western methods. Trade will grow slowly, with German efforts to gain China’s commercial share in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
N. Domann
Berlin
Geenang
Germany
Western Cafe Custom Lets Men Remove Coats in Heat
In Parker Nebraska hotels and cafes push a hot weather movement allowing men to take off coats in dining rooms. Some elite waiters dislike the idea but are instructed to stay silent. The article notes fashion concerns and argues suspenders may disappear with the change.
How Many Hardships May Be Conquered By ES Albateon
A fragmented miscellany from Milwaukee writer ES Albateon on life’s trials and love, with quips about marriage choices and money, a policewomen uniform in Chicago, and a humorous anecdote about a frail Chicago lawyer whose lap accident sparks a joke about whether he was painted on the seat.
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ES. Albateon
Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago
Building a Spacious Family Home with Sound Plan
William A. Radford offers free expert advice on home building. The article extols a large 27 by 45 foot plan suited for big families, recommending a 50 foot lot, and emphasizes long lasting materials, comfortable child bedrooms, and forward planning over fashionable but short-lived trends.
Patriotism and playtime in a growing yard
The article notes simple projects for families to engage children before carpenters depart. It suggests building a flagpole and raising a flag on holidays to instill patriotism, plus creating a backyard playground. It discusses drainage considerations and sewer costs tied to lot elevation, advising planning before building.
Sewers and playrooms for kids in old town plan
The piece discusses sewer odors more on hills than hollows and the health impact of venting drafts. It urges covering sand piles, building attic playrooms for rainy days, and preserving woodsheds for children, linking comfort to parental anxiety and bills. It mentions Phoebe nests observed by John Burroughs and a joke about midnight oil versus gasoline.
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Josh Billings
Phoebe
John Burroughs
The
Atlantic Monthly
Forgave Each Other by Donald Allen in a Western tale
A playful tale of Miss Fanny Drew and Randolph Atkens whose quiet romance teeters on a quarrel spurred by gossip. He provokes a rift, then the pair reconcile after a moonlit riverside confession, ending with renewed love and a light note on market gossip.
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Donald Allen
Fanny Drew
Mr. Randolph Atkens
Adam
Eve
Mrs. Alkens
Randolph
Fanny
Randolph Alkens
Alkens
Aikens
Chaser
West
Tom
Mr. Allens
United States
Troy
Dock
McClure News- Fe
Geologist Bailey Willis to Return to South America
A long feature mentions Prof. Bailey Willis, famed geologist of the United States Geodetic Survey since 1884, preparing for a survey in Argentina. It notes his scientific eminence and plans to rejoin an expedition in South America to complete his work.
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Bailey Willis
South America
United States
Arde
Patagonia
Moses Last Acts and Joshua's Rise in Moab
The lesson surveys Moses death at Mt Nebo, his quiet faith amid failure, and the transfer of leadership to Joshua. It highlights Moses’ unique fellowship with God, the crowning moment of viewing Canaan, and the transition to a new era under Joshua's spirit and instruction.
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Moses
Kadesh- Barnea
Miriam
Mt Hor
Aaron
Wieszar
Balaam
Israel
Phinehas
Mt Nebo
Canaan
Joshua
Earth
Jehovah
God
Abraham
Josh
Children of
Couldn't Fool Mr. Martin In Dark Hollow Turkey Trot Rumor
In Dark Hollow the Martin family remains unaware of the turkey trot craze spreading through Chicago and large centers. Mrs Martin misreads a Dark Hollow Weekly Strage, while Mr Martin dismisses it as another agricultural bulletin bluff from a department that he believes misleads farmers.
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Dark Hollow
Martin
Hollow
Mrs Martin
Chicago
Mr. Martin
Department of Agriculture
Propelar Magazine
Dodds Kidney Pills Help Gray Co Probate Judge
Philip Miller of Cimarron Gray County reports relief from six years of heart trouble and palpitations after taking Dodds Kidney Pills for about a year. He weighs 200 pounds, performs manual labor, and is serving his third term as probate judge. Miller urges publication of his testimonial and lists Dodds Medicine Co. Buffalo, N Y as the source.
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Seo
Gray Co
Philip Miller
Cimarron
Sterns
Dodds Kidney
Dodds Medicine Co
Buffalo
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DP. Parker
Omsbs
Neb
Jwowan
William A. Radford
West Jackson Boulevard
International Commission For
Congress
Washington
Anna Shaw
Carrie Chapman
Jane Addams
Julian Mack
New York
Caesar
Timid Smithkinst
Budlong
Puck
Charles R. Crane
Koritza
Albania
Sor
Plees
Carnegie Institution of Washington
Willis
Vening
Devt
Goa
D. L. Moody
Pisgah
Dudge
Cid
Hemmandhaw
Mrs. Hemmandhaw
Deseri
Tve
Youngstown Telegram
Norman Hapgood
Fuston Munchen
Smitth
Smith
Saith
Sceldent
Dobson
Tan-Rmagte
Mater of Postum
Steels
Postem
Uttle
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