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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1910
Page
8
A reader questions a claim that humans will exist and work on this planet for millions of years. The author argues belief replaces certainty, cites Earth’s age of at least sixty million years, and notes humanity’s long development path and potential future growth toward a cultivated world.
A string of humorous exchanges features a magistrate, constable, and a couple discussing marriage, reform, and money. Snappy wordplay follows about being spent, singling out brides, and a baby's candid remark. The dialogue pokes light fun at reform, romance, and social pretensions with playful banter.
A portrait of Phineas T. Barnum detailing a lifetime of repeated failures before his triumph in show business. It highlights his persistence, the setbacks from wind flood and fire, and his ultimate creation of the Greatest Show on Earth, shaping a lasting cultural and moral impact with joy and amusement.
A man leaves town after tragedy of his wife and son’s illness while others mock him with cruel jokes. The essay condemns callous wit that wounds friends, urging sensitivity and empathy in farewells and everyday jests.
A reflective piece urges independence from others ideas and advice, warning indecision kills achievement. It encourages sitting alone daily to hear the inner voice, develop personal conviction, and follow one’s own light toward virtue, wisdom, and humble progress.
The piece argues middle age reveals life’s solid value beyond fleeting happiness. It compares poets and lovers, says businesspeople often prefer steadiness over romance, and envisions lasting affection within work and patient endurance. It notes romantic emotion fades but fidelity and daily labor renew the world.
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