The Fable of Riding the Skyrocket 8
A cautionary fable follows Mr. Dawdell a cautious investor who bets on a trend. He hesitates watches rumors and stock moves while others rush to buy. The tale ends with a moral to be wary when a seemingly sure deal promises big gains and asks readers to beware of risk and manipulation.
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Mr. Dawdell
Notance
Dawdell
Mr. Dowdell
Colin
Dandel
Guardian Angel
Thing
Bohunkus Steel Coll
Walt
Pnison
Slaughter House
Panna
Band
Yeggs
Southland
Wallingfords
Bears
U S May Adopt One More Hardwoods From Over Seas
Cornell forestry expert J A Copa notes the United States may add more European hardwoods to its forests. Norway spruce Scotch pine and European larch are already prominent, with beech cited for faster growth and higher lumber value than American beech.
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United States States
J. A. Copa
Department of Forestry
Cornell Univerity
Europe
New York State
Scotland
Prussia
Scandinavia
Finland
Cope
The Educated One and the Path to Knowledge
The essay outlines four requisites for an educated man: world history, history of ideas, one science, and one language, preferably his own. It argues that humility is essential and that perfect education is impossible, yet striving toward educated judgment in oneself and others remains vital.
Hymn Writer Henry Lyte Honored On Anniversary
The article notes the eighty fifth anniversary of the death of hymn writer Henry Lyte, former vicar of Lowe Brixham England. It mentions his retirement in 1847 to write and compose and that All Saints Brixham memorial church rings the tune nightly. It cites two battlefield renditions of Abide With Me after Omdurman and Jerusalem.
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Britain
Henry Mratcla Lyte
Lyte
Lowe Brixham
England
All Saints
Brixham
Alte
Kitchener
Omdurman
Lord Allenby
Jerusalem
California Syrup of Figs Parenting Claim Ad
An old advertisement promotes California syrup of figs as the solution for children's poor appetite. It warns against purgatives, claims fig syrup restores appetite, energy, and color, and asserts it is a pure vegetable laxative with a pleasant taste. It urges immediate use and warns against substitutes.
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Natura
California
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