Selfishness and unselfishness in youth character lessons
A reminiscence of a picnic where a girl gives up her seat prompts lessons on selfishness and the value of considering others. It cites moral teachings from Hillel and Carnegie, urging daily acts of kindness, communal welfare, and living to minister to others. The piece blends quotes and maxims from various sources to reinforce character training.
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Alice
Sadie
Hillel
Commonwealth
Andrew Carnegie
Hummelstown Bridge First Under Statute
The first concrete bridge built under a state act to reconstruct flood-destroyed county bridges spans Swatara creek near Hummels town. It is solid concrete with brownstone caps and handrail, 310 feet long, five 58 foot spans, 17 foot roadway, priced at 18775 dollars, replacing a light steel bridge washed away in January. Ferro Concrete company of Harrisburg built it under engineer Mason D. Pratt.
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Commonwealth
Swatara Creek
Hummelstown
Hummelstown Brownstown
Brownstone
Ferro Concrete Company
Harrisburg
Mason D. Pratt
Alas for the rarity of Christian charity under the sun
A brief reflective piece laments the scarcity of genuine Christian charity in everyday life, noting how self interest often prevails despite public calls for kindness and mutual aid. It contrasts idealized mercy with observed indifference.
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James T. White
Lowwell
Horace Fletcher
Hummelstown Bridge
Minstrels
The
Hershey
Hershey Park
Hershey Laundry Co
Hershey, PA