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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
5
George W. Perkins of New York City calls for awareness that rapid scientific advances and universal education drive revolution in global industrial relations. He cites Edison as emblematic but notes a widening gap between science and political leadership, amid growing public reliance on new intercommunication.
A speaker contrasts past life with today as intercommunication and technology shrink delays. He argues individuality yields to shared norms, cites telegraphs trains and flying machines, and warns progress demands adapting laws and education while preserving core freedoms.
The text reflects on aging and history, contrasting old ideals of American virtue with rapid 20th century changes. It references George Washington as a model, laments modern upheavals, and notes a shift toward individual liberty amid societal transformation. A newspaper column voice ponders progress, identity, and the pace of history.
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