The Power of Change to Stir the Mind
A 1923 McClure Syndicate piece argues that introducing new objects or scenes awakens dormant minds and remedies monotony. Fresh impressions boost hope and energy, guiding invalids and thinkers toward renewed effort, while change sharpens perception and work quality. An ending vignette recalls a street scene where time flies.
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Be Different Inside to Rise Above the Average
John Blake argues that while 80 percent of people share the same external traits, true advantage comes from a 20 percent brain edge. By thinking and working harder while rejecting laziness, one can surpass the average and outperform rivals, with only a few strong internal opponents in view.
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Humanity
Darwin
John Blake
The Lonely Hearts Help You with Kindness
A reflective verse urging readers to notice lonely people and offer kindness. It emphasizes simple courtesy as a cure for isolation, noting that genuine warmth can unlock hidden gentleness and broaden lives without costly gifts. The poem cites Dodd Mead and Company.
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Dodd, Mead & Company
Garden cakes and fruit freezer desserts from 1923
A 1923 Western Newspaper Union piece on hostess ideas for garden and porch parties. It describes garden cakes frosted with white icing and angelica stems, plus a fruit juice frozen dessert with cherries and berries, served in cone shapes with custard.
Has Anyone Laughed AU LOU Dive Fear and Courage
A short witty note mocks fear of diving and urges readers to overcome hesitation. It suggests laughter from others may spur you to take the plunge and describe diving as a bold act requiring courage. The piece ends with a playful nudge to quit excuses and try.
Silence Triggers Nursery Household Quip
A North De Quincy street youngster overheard a long scolding and broke the tension with a sharp remark. The child told her mother she was “all nervous agin” after the heated exchange.
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de Quincy Street
Indianapolis News
Bread and dessert ideas from a 1923 Western Newspaper Union feature
A mix of literary verse and practical recipes appears here: Harriet Swift quotes about choosing the world and dealing with burdens, followed by home cooking tips for French toast, bread pudding, currant pies, and cracker crumb cake. Classic baking guidance and a Hugo line close the snippet.
Frocks and Knitted Fabrics Shape 1923 Little Girl Dresses
The article notes white knitted fabric frocks for summer wear with new styles like overblouses and short knitted coats. Embroidery, French knots, smocking, and needlework decorate nursery frocks in gingham, cotton crepe and black sateen, while openwork knits create striped patterns and tailored looks.
Wealth of good things to choose from this season
Food notes offer several recipes including Soup of Green Peas French Turnips and Strawberry Venus. Pea soup uses mint and meat extract with stock. Turnips served with a lemon onion sauce. Strawberry Venus shown as a steamed biscuit with strawberry sugar butter sauce.
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