Think and Worry in Jo McDill's Musings
Jo McDill argues that worry is tied to solicitude and thought, citing Jesus, God, and religious figures to defend wary diligence. He asserts worry can drive wisdom and action, contrasting simple toil with purposeful effort, and notes historical figures endured long lives amid constant anxiety.
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Mr. Moore
Jesus
Jerusalem
Earth
Paul
Luther
John Knox
Wesleys
Washington
Rich and poor swap fate in satirical vow from Dolliver
A Northwestern University graduation speech parodies fortune and class by praising the poor as the only ones with a chance today. It mocks rich magnates like Morgan Harriman Gates Hill Rockefeller Vanderbilt Goulds and laments lavish wealth while urging the laboring to rejoice at a skewed world order.
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United States
Dolliver
Northwestern University
Morgan
Harriman
Gates
Hill
Rockefeller
Vanderbilt
Goulds
Work and faith in the great struggle for independence
The piece reflects on Lincoln era duties and the divine purpose of work. It argues mankind must act with intelligent effort guided by nature and scripture, urging perseverance to educate and elevate the masses, while condemning laziness and ignorance as obstacles to progress.
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Lincoln
Jesus
Jerusalem
Ancient thinkers set on earth gain credit for worry
A reflection notes that the elderly will be arranged on earth and that it is the anxious and thoughtful people who deserve the credit for this arrangement. The fragment hints at a broader moral about intellect, concern, and rightful recognition.
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Earth
Advice to Workmen Defends American Labor Strength
The piece argues workers should organize wisely and vote for humanity, not narrow pockets. It contends American laborers are not downtrodden, are well paid, have adequate food, and are advancing against harsh conditions, urging study, unity, and informed voting.
Just for now habits steal youth’s order and power
The piece warns young people about forming habits of leaving things wherever they land just for now. It argues this leads to lifelong disorder and lost efficiency when they mature. It urges putting items in their proper place immediately, even at some inconvenience, to gain order and usefulness.
Turned Nelson Down as Republicans Back Book Trust
The Farms Advocate laments that Frank Nelson, sole Republican on the textbook commission who opposed the book trust and backed Kansas authors and publishers, was rejected for renomination. It notes Nelson’s integrity and urges Swedish voters to resent the party’s action while implying the party no longer seeks Norwegian support.
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Book Trust
Kansas
Frank Nelson
Republican Party
Nelson
Vim and Speed: The Power of Quick Action
The piece argues vim drives success, as energy to act clears a path and forces others to yield. It asserts that the ambitious must move decisively, or risk being bypassed. Resolutions alone fail without decisive execution.
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