Never Put Off Till Tomorrow What You Can Do Today
A farmer trapped in a well endures a long night with a sprained ankle and dwindling water. He recalls a schoolyard motto and laments missed chances as his dog watches from above. Lou Edwards, his neighbor, may not arrive to help, and rain seems unlikely to come.
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Chris Thornton
Miss Curry
Lou Edwards
Edwards
Thornton
Tom
George
Cecil
Jimmy
Fred
Never Put Off Till Tomorrow What You Can Do Today
A farmer Thornton is rescued from a well after delaying renewal of a newspaper subscription. A stranger from the Valley Farmer reminds him the subscription had run out and jokes that postponement brought the rescue, echoing the cautionary proverb quoted in his school days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton
The
Valley Farmer
The Negativism and Stubbornness Trap in Personalities
A psychologist notes negativism and stubbornness as chronic mental states. The author argues such traits reflect immature thinking and deficiency, urging self examination and vigilance to overcome them. Strong entities include Dr. M. M. Reynolds and general traits in adults.
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M. M. Reynolds
Dreams and Tragedy in a Spring Training Camp
A veteran writer recalls Char lie Keller, Spud Chandler, and Tex Hughson as they face war injuries and uncertain comebacks. The piece portrays how spring training blends risk, hope, and the human toll on players aged 30 to 39, including families waiting on next moves and careers.
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Charlie Keller
Yankees
Keller
Maryland
Spud Chandler
St. Petersburg
Chandler
Tex Hughson
Red Sox
Hughson
Joe McCarthy
Kellers
Chandlers
Hughsons
Herman Hickman Brings Fire and Fame to Yale Football
The 1948 season opens with major coaching shifts including Herman Hickman leaving Army for Yale. Hickman, famed Smoky Mountain poet and former Army line coach, is expected to excel as head coach despite unknowns with material. He has proven strength in handling big linemen and inspires players.
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Yale
Harvard
Indiana
Navy
Michigan
Washington
Kansas
Herman Hickman
Army
The
Smoky Mountains
Tennessee
New Haven
West Point
Hickman
Smoky Mountain
Herman
Coulter
Foldberg
Steffy
Job Injuries Rise in Postwar U S Industry
The 1947 U S labor statistics show more than two million workers disabled by on the job injuries, with 17 000 deaths. Time lost totaled 44 7 million man days, while disasters at Texas City and Centralia IL raised the toll. Injury rates edged up in construction mining utilities and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau of Labor’ Statistics
Texas City
Centralia
Quiz Answers Reveal Curious Facts and Quirky Trivia
A General Quiz asks who invented a shelf pole for grocers, the coldest land place Verkhoyansk, whether birds sleep in nests, if a restaurant oyster pearl is valuable, and how much eyes move can be seen. Answers note Benjamin Franklin, Verkhoyansk in January, birds snooze only when very young, pearls in diners rarely value, and eye movement yields no visual gain.
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Benjamine Franklin
Verkhoyansk
Siberia
Tossed From His Car Bragdon Chases Vehicle
Lynn Massachusetts Roger Bragdon, 23, was tossed from his car during a collision with a trolley near Lynn and Revere. The runaway vehicle sped away and Bragdon pursued it for several blocks before managing to reenter the driver's seat.
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Lynn
Mass
Roger Bragdon
Revere
Bragdon
Retired Minister Reads Bible Repeatedly in Cambridge
The Rev. Benjamin Beers, 71, of Cambridge Massachusetts has read the complete Bible 50 times and the New Testament 115 times. He reads the Bible two to three times daily for roughly two hours.
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Cambridge
Mass
Benjamin Beers
United Pentecostal Council
The
Assemblies of God
Proverbial Wry Reflections on Conflict and Human Folly
Abridged aphorisms critique enduring enmity and stubborn pride. The speaker notes that facing new crises reawakens old tensions, hatred is costly, and arrogance leaves everyone worse off. The sayings suggest blunt truth about human folly and resilience.
The Great Bambino Babe Ruth Story Of Suffering And Triumph
The article portrays Babe Ruth as a legendary figure enduring deep tragedy yet advancing the cause of baseball and humanity. It emphasizes his 30-year career arc from 1914 to 1935, his towering presence, and his final, resilient spirit as he signs autographs despite pain.
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Babe Ruth
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Grace Nell Crowell
God
Earth
Princess
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South Wells St
Chicago
Gensco Tool Division
General Steel Warehouse CO Inc
Kostner Ave
Kellogg’s
SEACO
Sioux City
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