Fragmentary musings on technology and history
The text riffs on German printing for marks, American machinery, adding machines with many zeros, and a wandering critic questioning war’s cleansing myth. It muses about science focusing on the future, a Viennese zoologist training a monkey, and an expert ending car wrecks by thinking.
National Commander Affirms American Legion Nonpolitical Role
Alvin Owsley, national commander, reiterates that the American Legion is nonpolitical and nonsectarian. He says membership is open to any veteran regardless of party, faith, or label and that the organization looks to the country’s good rather than party interests. He notes no knowledge that the California Legion circulated a McAdoo speech and mentions ongoing distribution of addresses by Joseph W. Bodemes.
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Goodykountz
West Virginia
Alvin Owsley
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America
Sr. Goodykoontz
Legion
California
Wiliam G. McAdoo
Fullerton
Cal
Joseph Ww. Tdordmes
Ways and Inetm
Samuel the Upright Judge and Prophet in Israel
A summary of Samuel's life from childhood serving in the tabernacle to his retirement after Saul’s ascent, emphasizing his integrity as judge and prophet. He reviews God’s dealings from Moses, defends his own conduct, and delivers a graced call to obedience, with a warning about national blessing tied to faithfulness. The lesson centers on his farewell address and call to fear the Lord with wholehearted service.
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Samuel
Eli
Tabernacle
Saul
Walt
Hlaw
God
Moses
War timeline patch delays official duties
Fragmentary text states months ago Europe planned leadership of war efforts but now schedules are postponed. Key names and places are unreadable.
Mrs Jota Barrodere recounts a dinner remark at Mauretania
In a garbled account a woman quotes a social din at Mauretania about a young woman in a silver gauze dress. The speaker remarks on fashion and propriety, with uncertain dialogue about dress and behavior.
Paganism Warnings on Carnal Desires From W L Watkinson
A fragmented quote warns that concern with carnal matters harms the soul. It asserts that those who pursue such things will not nourish the body, reflecting a religious moral stance attributed to W L Watkinson.
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W. L. Watkinson
Letting Go and Building Under Stars
quotation snippets from Emerson and Young reflect on trust in the Creator for unseen treasures and critique of overly humble construction under the stars. The short passage contrasts letting go of small possessions with lofty ambition and belief.
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Emerson
Free booklet offer on The Art of Baking Bread Yeast Foam
Readers can request a complimentary booklet titled The Art of Baking Bread Yeast Foam. The pamphlet provides basic techniques, fermentation tips, and loaf shaping guidance for home bakers seeking practical bread lessons.
Woman Expert Bellringer Shurtleff Breaks Bellrope Barriers
Boston woman Mrs Arthur Shurtleff is described as the only native American woman bellringer to ring a peal. A recent England visit showed her skill as she mastered the rope work, impressing veteran ringers. An ad section also notes paid social referrals for a shampoo paste and invites White American Christians to write for details at a Chicago address.
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Arthur Shurtleff
Boston
England
Shurtleff
J. B. Hannon
Halsted St
Chicago
Thought for the Day About Insurance and Character
Thought provoking note on limits of insurance for personal virtue and character. It compares insuring against theft fire and murder with the impossibility of covering moral damage caused by smutty stories. The message emphasizes character as something no policy can restore.
Man Feels Tired Of Doing What Others Think He Ought
A man resists pressure to conform to others expectations and chooses to pursue his own path. The remark reflects a moment of personal resolve and autonomy against social pressure.
Advertisement Seeks Loyal Customers For Red Cross Ball Blue
A vintage ad asserts genuine love in a taximeter joke and promotes Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product. It claims snowy white clothes and consistent use by grocers, urging readers to try and continue using the brand.
Morality for Its Own Sake in Howe’s Monthly
A ponderous critic states that most philosophical writers reach only a commonplace conclusion about practical morality. He argues that morality is good conduct for its own sake and nothing beyond.
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W. Howe
Foolish Folks Spend Big For License No. 1
A Massachusetts man offers 5000 dollars for automobile license No 1 sparking attention among readers of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The item notes various foolish ways people spend money.
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Massachusetts
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Beat It Mystery and Fables On Living To A Century
A disparate column mix cites an Indianapolis street scene where a robbery ends with a warning to flee and a rear seat ambush. It follows with a Paris professor claiming La Montaigne and reading fables unlock long life, and ends with a joke about a dead actress and a broken heart in a movie star dialogue.
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Tre
Indianapolis Star
Pierre Armaingaud
Bordeaux
France
la Montaigne
Montaigne
Armaingaud
French Academy of Medicine
Lillian Russell
Silving Young Venables
Friendship brightens prosperity and eases adversity
A Cicero quotation notes that friendship adds luster to prosperity and lightens grief and anxiety by sharing them, emphasizing mutual support in good times and bad.
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Cicero
Young Man Scoffs at Widower’s Love Affairs
A young man consistently sneers at the romantic pursuits of a widower, casting scorn on his updates and relationships. The dynamic highlights social tensions around grief and dating in a small community.
All Set as Miss Brown Notes Visitor at Door
A playful dialogue from the New York Evening World describes Miss Brown ushering Mr Gotrocks into the house. Details mention a mantel picture roses on the center table a book on the couch and a box of candy while plans include placing the dog in the living room and waiting for a wristwatch.
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Plano
New York Evening World
Tribute to the American Architect
A reflection on American architects praising their balance of artistry and practicality. The piece notes the architect’s foresight and thoroughness, along with loyalty to employers, while joking that these traits do not always translate into personal wealth.
Woman Keeps Two Hats For Travel In Band Box
A Life quote notes a woman always requires two hats when traveling one for wearing and one to carry in a band box reflecting fashion practice of the era.
Interdependence in Mesopotamian Life Reform
A brief Life section notes Mesopotamians in modern times face no money and rely on mutual aid. The piece argues this view yields near unanimous support for interdependence as a social principle.
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