Ideals and satire mix in a breezy Myrtle Point column
The column riffs on figures like Mr Bryce Nikola Tesla and Mark Twain while poking at current events. It notes the New York oyster ruling as a wild animal and observes manners of Japanese visitors and English auctions of old battleships, mixing playful jabs with cultural commentary.
Italy Rejects International Excavation Plan for Herculaneum
A few months ago Italy appeared to back Prof Waldaters Cambridge proposal for an international excavation of Herculaneum, but has now rejected the plan and will not accept any foreign initiative for the ruins. The decision is lamented as loss to scientific progress.
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Waldaters
Cambridge
Herculanedia
Italy
Living by Advice from Every Expert Past and Present
A fragmentary projection of conflicting medical and lifestyle opinions from past authorities. The piece mocks how experts—from Gladstone to Edison—advise on chewing, eating, bathing, soap use, and sleep, contrasting old grandmother wisdom with modern medical authorities.
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Mr. Gladstone
Dr. Fletcher
Dr. Wiley
Los Angeles
Edison
Methuselah
Old Parr
Artemus Ward
Artemus
Skunks Deemed Farmers' Friends In Grasshopper Fight
The biological survey of the Agriculture Department says skunks are valuable allies against grasshoppers. They destroy red headed woodpeckers, barnyard fowls, and meadow larks as a pest control method. Experts suggest using domesticated skunks on farms to combat grasshoppers.
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Department of Agriculture
Pittsburg
An Acceptable Sacrifice and the Mind’s Wealth
Rev Henry F Cope argues that true worship seeks inner transformation rather than gift giving. He contrasts the old notion of tithes with a spirit of gratitude and service, urging focus on love, self denial, and the mental dwelling place that shapes conduct and happiness.
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Henry F Cope
Nazareth
Slager
Nature
Paul
Short Meter Sermons and Moral Reflections
A compilation of sermon snippets emphasizing virtue duty faith and service. The author cautions against pride idleness and hollow religiosity while urging effort compassion and practical goodness in daily life.
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