It’s Nothing to Brag About
A reflective aphorism cautions that true wisdom lies in humility and gratitude rather than boasting about one’s cleverness. The piece urges self awareness and restraint in prideful attitudes.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1918
Page
6
A reflective aphorism cautions that true wisdom lies in humility and gratitude rather than boasting about one’s cleverness. The piece urges self awareness and restraint in prideful attitudes.
Fragments show named individuals like Boehle, Lyons, Last er, Slevin, and Flory in Lawrence and nearby areas. Reports describe funeral attendance, illness and sight issues, farm tasks, and a soldier letter dated May 27 from France noting recovery, hospital stay, and forthcoming travel. The piece weaves community movement, aid, and personal connections amid hardship.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to describe a local event near the headrovi area involving John, Fimer, and Fi Deans. Readable bits mention a tie and a move or progress. Further clear details are not present in the legible fragments.
A miscellany of local happenings includes weather hints, farming mentions, visits, and social events. Neighbors Woodward, White, Britten, Hoat, and Allen are noted with alfalfa sales and farm tasks. A W.S.S. meeting is referenced, plus coal usage facts from Popular Science Magazine guiding readers on cubical coal needs.
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