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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1907
Page
3
A scattered column parades varied topics from elastic currency proposals and a war of words over banking to fears of death and a new navy. It notes the rise of voting machines delivering faster results, and speculates on horse versus automobile futures amid urban chatter and international curios.
The piece argues for scientific farm education and moral gains from advanced training. It then discusses a planned dig of Herculaneum led by Professor Waldstein with Italian oversight, promising light on Roman life, libraries, and art. Ancient houses held manuscripts. the city was buried by mud, epically preserved beneath modern villages to be removed for access.
The period shows prosperity eight to nine years with rising discontent. Attacks on trusts surge while unity grows against political graft. The core idea: discontent drives progress, not wealth alone, and improvement hinges on continuing effort amid acknowledged shortcomings.
The essay argues for integrating manual training into liberal education to produce versatile citizens. It emphasizes practical education for industrial leadership, rejecting narrow academic focus. It champions a balanced school system where physical and mental skills advance together and service to others defines aristocracy.
An excerpt debating social class in which Andrew Carnegie questions whether society advances toward greater purity and brotherhood. He notes the shift from birth to wealth as the dominant noble test and observes this alliance weakening as wealth and birth no longer strictly determine status.
A harsh essay argues that misguided mother-love harms children and society. It claims mothers shield kids from hardship, leading to selfish behavior and future social issues, while praising tougher upbringing and personal responsibility.
Parkin Jones returns to a lively scene with family items strewn about and a running banter on his luxury trip. He recalls a private car and Burmberly’s entourage, while Lauretta and baby Jones explore his shoes and dress. The family teases Parkin about status, and he notes the ease of travel and his own cautious pride.
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