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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1921
Page
5
A compact reflection on self made fortunes and experience as a scarce resource. A dialogue hints at a lawyer's amiable temper masking a hard cross examination in court. The piece muses on eccentricities and vanity as social traits.
Doctor Maynard recounts the night of April 14 1865 at Ford's Theater in Washington where President Lincoln was shot. He describes the crowd's reaction, Booth's escape, Laura Keene's aid, and the immediate aftermath as Lincoln's body moved toward the White House and later Springfield.
The Honglish lecturer W L George argues modern science reshapes affection and explains a millionaire contractor seeks love beyond wealth while a beautiful actress accepts marriage for mercenary motives. He mocks the idea of being loved for money or status and echoes Darwinian notions of self interest. Some men would be happy if they could do to others as they do to them.
A bemused voice remarks that many a bored man wishes to become engaged by some foolish game as a solution to lack of interest. The line captures a cynical take on entertainment and distraction.
A young passenger questions if his prayers reach heaven as a Cunarder rides seas that tower above the vessel. On a windy December day in La France smoking room George Gould recalls a boy kneeling on a locker while the ship heaves and throws him to the deck in fear and faith.
A local policy discussion questions blue laws and their effectiveness. Officials consider reform as merchants and residents weigh impacts on Sunday activities and business operations. Community groups push for clarity and modernization of the regulations.
Robert Lansing praises Abraham Lincoln as a national exemplar of equal opportunity. He cites Lincoln’s humble beginnings on Hodgensville farm and argues that America's environment nurtures seeds of greatness into full development.
A 20th century advertisement claims three separate preparations cure kidney and bladder troubles. It promises a continuous 30 day treatment for the price of one doctor visit, with mail order from The Mitchell Chemical Company of Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Explorers report a continuous 2000 mile mountain chain in Tibet discovered by Hedin. The central high section near J30ngba had been unexplored before. Ten passes were crossed, with average pass heights higher than the Himalayas and overall greater sea level elevations.
A proverb-like note contrasts smaller bread portions with larger quantities from rival bakers. It suggests quality over sheer volume and hints at market competition shaping everyday choices.
A bee and its honey are described as separated, with the creature labeled as no fool in the brief note.
The text notes that accumulating bad habits reduces savings and asserts that a man you like will never bore you, reflecting a paired observation on personal finance and interpersonal appeal.
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