Confession of a Golfer Learns to Improve
A reflective piece from 1925 recounts a golfer admitting past overconfidence and fondly noting a new set of clubs. He describes learning to watch ball and stick, embracing imperfect shots, and chasing steady improvement amid playful self critique and sport pride.
Quotable Quips From a Curious Columnist of 1925
A mosaic of aphorisms and witty asides reflects social quirks and early 20th century attitudes. The piece samples rambling maxims on drinking, love, bootleggers, Rip Van Winkle, sunburn cures, and everyday vices, all attributed to a syndicated humor feature.
Impudent offer from a collection agency to U S debt panel
Washington June 21 The American government faces a bold letter from an enterprising commercial collection agency offering to aid in collecting unfunded war debts from small nations. The firm claims psychology and a system will yield prompt results and asks ten percent commission. The offer has not been accepted.
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Costs of Copper Eskimos trial and execution debated
Edmonton authorities set the cost of the Herschel Island Copper Eskimos trial and execution at 20000 dollars a year ago. Arctic explorer Knud Rasmussen disputes the figure, suggesting 60000 to 75000 dollars. He advocates education on civilization laws before enforcement and notes Copper Eskimos live in primitive savagery with child killings during hard times and wives taken by husbands not seen as grave crimes.
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Herschel Island
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