The Curse of Progress and the Pig Quiz Joke
A college English class quiz on Chaucer yields a student answer The second little pig The professor docks triple credit for attitude and wrongness Then a cartoonish exchange about wives on pleasure cruises is shared contrasting ports touched.
Reflections on character and perseverance in daily life
A reflective piece argues that mediocrity can be offset by supporting noble causes. It notes education polishes, urges clear presentation of issues, and praises persistence while warning against overambition. It contrasts happiness with material gain and cautions against starting what one cannot finish.
Dizzy Dean Winners Prize Ad Read In Another Column
A newspaper ad invites readers to join the Dizzy Dean Winners program and win valuable free prizes by reading the Grape Nuts column in another part of the paper. The note emphasizes excitement and potential rewards for participation.
Great Babblers Quote Reflects On Talkative Minds
Montesquieu notes that those with little to do talk more, while few concerns leave minds free to chatter. The aphorism contrasts active reflection with trivial verbosity.
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When Women Need Cardui in Times of Need
Advertisement copy claims Cardui helps women regain strength by increasing appetite and improving digestion. It states Cardui nourishes the body and reduces functional aches, pains, and nervousness as strength returns.
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Good Habit Of Thinking Seriously Forms Positive Routine
A note urges maintaining serious thinking as a positive habit, reinforcing steady practice. It emphasizes consistency and mindful effort to cultivate lasting behavioral change.
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