Children of the poor and the republics hope
An eastern educator argues that poverty among the poor should be discouraged as parentage, yet contends poverty is not hereditary and does not hinder citizenship. He believes opportunity, self denial, thrift, and character shape greatness, citing Garfield and scenes of empire shaped by the poor.
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Murope
Optimism as practical spur for business and nation
An editorial urges holding up chins and smiling to combat pessimism during a presidential year. It argues panic is psychological, belief drives reality, and hopefulness from leaders can lift business and community spirits. Readers are urged to inspire optimistic effort, spread cheerful energy, and help neighbors through bright outlooks.
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MvJng
Dejon
Poprlax
Creed and faith clash in a cryptic reflection
A fragmentary meditation contrasts belief and ridicule, noting pity for those who sneer at faith while affirming faith’s personal resilience. The writing references philosophy, personal struggle, and a guarded stance toward opposing views.
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Geoffay
Ima
Fauce
Off the Track and the Blues of Modern Life
A dramatic meditation on trains and speed ends with a critique of modern urban life. It links runaway pace, accidents, and social excess to neurasthenia or the blues, arguing stimulants worsen breakdown while stress from work and society intensifies worry for both men and women.
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Stower
Rome
Equitable Life’ Assurance Society of the
United States
Change of Scene Aids Mind and Health at Resorts
The piece urges simple routines, ample sleep, outdoor exercise, and a serene mind. It suggests changing scene to break mental habits and notes the rich may use health resorts, though strong will can achieve the same viewpoint shift without doctor’s fees.
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Hie
Reading Through Grief and the Meaning of Readjustment
A reflective piece on coping after severe loss. It traces how sorrow reshapes a person, yet asserts the self remains intact. Gradually the reader learns to adapt, finding that life can regain worth despite deep pain and new limits. The article then discusses ship terminology meaning ships go into active service.
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New York Tribune
Question of Duty In México Story of Brass Knobs
A Washington Post excerpt recounts a Mexican merchant sending a note to a U S furniture house asking to unscrew brass knobs on an iron bed. The clerk treated the request as folly, and the bed was delivered with brass knobs. Duty was charged as brass, quadrupling the cost.
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México
Republic
Washington Post
The Nile River Length and Origin
The Nile, about 4,000 miles long, rises in equatorial Africa near the Great Lakes area and flows to the Mediterranean. Its tributaries precede Egypt with about 4,500 miles to the mouth, after which no major affluents remain. The Niger is Africa's second longest river, draining about half the Nile’s area.
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Ita
Equatorial
Africa
Brauley
Ueypt
Niger
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