The Life Cycle of a Popular Book in Review
A discussion of how long a book remains influential, noting that some works fade quickly while others endure. The piece argues good books survive retirement from public glare and are reread for enjoyment and thought, while others vanish and are missed by no one.
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Postoffice Revenues Fall Despite Rate Hikes
The Postoffice Department reports receipts in key post offices fall by over $20,000 daily in recent weeks as small parcel rates rose on April 15 for higher postal wages. No broad business decline explains the drop. analysts cite diminishing returns from higher rates, akin to tax discussions where beyond a point rate increases yield less revenue.
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Lu Gim Geng Reflects on Journey Across States
Massachusetts and Florida rooted figure Lu Gim Geng shares a reflective note about faith and national identity. The midwestern-tinged sentiment echoes across communities, inviting readers to ponder heritage and belief.
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Lu Gim Geng
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Chinese citrus expert honored for fruit science work
Lu, misread as a laundryman, built a life in North Adams through an adopted OTaAMEe grove and long service to benefactors. He advanced citrus horticulture, developed new orange and grape varieties, and earned a world medal from the government. His work aided many fruit growers while personal rewards were modest.
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No Sisters
North Adams
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Two Normal Blind Boys Overcome Barriers At Baton Route High
Two intellectually capable blind students from Louisiana State University at Baton Route entered the public high school after two years in a schol for the blind. They completed the two final years with steady progress and showed resilience. One devised a plan to learn weighing and geometry using tactile methods and drawing. They used fingertips to feed lessons and solved algebra quickly. Their courage and ability inspire others, proving physical handicap is not a barrier to learning or spirit.
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Desman
Stration High School
Lousiana State University
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The Graduates From Other Newspapers Hartford Courant
The piece discusses college graduations and reunions across cities, defending press attention as warranted. It notes many graduates pursue education value, with families gathering to celebrate. It reflects on public interest in diplomas and future ambitions of young graduates.
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Offbeat Quotes and Quirks From The Office Cat
A collage of humorous snippets and social commentary from the Office Cat Syndicate in Marion Indiana 1925. Vociferous lines lampoon prohibition era slang and modern mores including bootleggers flappers elbows and knees and a playful mockery of media and technology of the time.
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Coggyright
Office Cat Syndicate
Marion
Indiana
Brasscos Getting Poor Attendance At Waterbury
Waterbury and Pittsfield doubleheader drew 1658 fans, the smallest of the year. A Waterbury scribe notes the city may not want baseball, warning this crisis could force moguls to rethink Eastern League presence as officials discuss the slump and future jobs in the back.
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Waterbury
Girl struck by car in Bridgeport intersection
Nora Roberts, six, of 392 Myrtle avenue, was injured when an automobile driven by Henry Girard of 103 Colorado avenue struck her at the Myrtle avenue and Austin street intersection. Girard told police the child ran in front of his car. ambulance and Dr. Peter T. Gildea were summoned.
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Nora Roberts
Myrtle Avenue
Henry Girard
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Peter T. Gildea
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