Lelia Droz Writes Of Experiences In China
Lelia Droz describes daily life in Nanking China during spring. She notes planting seeds, garden plans, and classes at Nanking University Agriculture gardens. Enrollment rises at the school, space is tight, and Miss Nye and Miss Dowling influence student life while efforts fund tuition for needy girls face local economic challenges.
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Nettie
Nanking University Agriculture Gardens
Sid Mae
Sih Mae
Miss Nye
Miss Dowling
Lelia Droz
Becoming a Good Example for Younger Readers
The text discusses the duty to serve as a positive example and the responsibility of educated people to influence others rightly. It warns that indifference or sacrilege can undermine peace and brotherhood, urging self control and steadfastness to model virtuous behavior for younger generations.
Public education urged to cut grade crossing deaths campaign
A nationwide effort led by the American Railway Association runs June 1 to September 30 to curb grade crossing accidents. The campaign promotes the slogan Cross Crossings Cautiously with posters distributed to 1,200,000 people. Railroads argue elimination is impractical, so education is the chosen solution to reduce fatalities and injuries, noting a rise in accidents as the population grew.
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America
American Railway Association
The
Railroads
Baseball Team Makes Futile Trip to Knoxville
Last Monday the varsity drove to Knoxville to play United States Veterans on Veterans Day. Scheduling conflicts forced a truncated three inning game. Neither team impressed, and little of note occurred on the field.
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Knoxville
United States
Pluck Versus Luck and Perseverance
A compact reflection on pluck as the steady offspring of perseverance and toil. It extols untiring effort and energetic character, praising those who pursue steady work and fearlessness, and contrasts it with mere luck.
Pluck and Perseverance Drive a Life of Duty
The text argues that personal drive surpasses luck or circumstance, stressing perseverance over natural power. It warns against seeking easy snaps and notes success demands sacrifice, with a parallel line of suffering accompanying any glory. It concludes that many lose luck when they lose pluck.
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Tois
Unstable Elements Shape Men and Ships, Merits in View
Both men and ships exist in an unstable element driven by subtle yet powerful influences. The text argues that people seek to be understood for their merits rather than judged by faults, highlighting a desire for fair assessment amid change.
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