Perseverance of Great Leaders Against Early Failures
Dr Madison C Peters notes that many world leaders endured early defeats before success. Webster, Disraeli, Thiers and Darwin illustrate persistence in the face of public doubt. Columbus pressed westward despite setbacks, underscoring the enduring truth that perseverance fuels achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Union
Daniel Webster
Exeter Academy
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
England
Disraeli
House of Commons
Thiers
Chamber of Deputies
Darwin
Carlyle
Nas
London
America
Schame
Columbus
Heine
Madison C. Peters
Good Dressing as an Art Incident in a Chicago Office
Two office workers illustrate the value of dressing well Billy Williams buys and maintains quality conservative outfits and stays neatly groomed while "Bubble" spends on flashy clothes that quickly lose shape. Williams looks well daily, showing that sustained care and style matter more than expense.
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Billy Williams
William
Billy
Bubble
Chicago Tribune
Industrial Notes From A Bygone Era
Industrial notes cover cigars in Italian soldiers ration and horseradish used to relieve neuraglia temples. Pneumatic hammers cut asphalt pavements while Australia and Argentina pasture one third of world sheep. France uses borax resin wood treatment by electricity. Icelandic waterfalls could yield 60000 and 50000 horsepower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Argentina
Oklahoma
Uruguay
France
Wages in the United States under scrutiny by Dr. Nearing
A new book by Dr. Scott Nearing argues that average high wages are unfounded and many workers live near the poverty line. He cites figures showing three fourths of adult men and nineteen twentieths of adult women earn under 3600 yearly with about half of men under 500, nine tenths under 800, and only a small share above.
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United States
Scott Nearing
University of Pennsylvania
Change of Occupation Reduces Worry and Boosts Health
A Detroit physician argues shifting focus away from self blame calms the mind. He urges new activities such as tinkering, gardening, poultry keeping, or joining fraternal groups. Social and religious engagement enhances mood, appetite, digestion, sleep, energy, and self confidence, easing worry.
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Detroit
Hidden Powers of Man and Human Efficiency
W D Scott argues that people waste potential by taking routine roles. He claims increased achievements come from taxing mental and physical powers within us to awaken latent energies and open new horizons of work and profit.
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W. D. Scott
Old Age Provisions Stir Debate on Pension Plans
Col M A Aldrich argues for broad pension schemes for aged, poor, and infirm workers drawing on precedents for soldiers teachers and sailors. He notes Lloyd George labor insurance plans in Britain face strong opposition over unemployment provisions and medical fees, but their introduction signals ground gained for workers.
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Col
M. A Aldrich
Chicago Journal
Lloyd George
Kingdom
Conscience and Business Speech at New York Chamber of Commerce
Pablo Wise argues that national character hinges on business conscience not census data. He urges moral leadership to shape the nation’s conscience through industry and commerce, stating the conduct of commerce reflects the broader moral life and guides the public good.
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Pablo! Wise
New York Chamber of Commerce
Experts Have Leisure for the Modern Homemaker
The piece asserts today’s women blend brains with housework, seeking efficiency and leisure. It contrasts the active, skilled housekeeper with past drudgery and suggests balanced routines bring enjoyment, not mere labor.
Regaining Leisure for the Modern Worker
The text argues that the leisure to live must be regained for all workers or society risks turning into a class of slaves to progress. It emphasizes shared burden between rich and poor and warns against overlong work demands.
Redmanite promises to curb steel tuberculosis say Kansas miner hopes
A Kansas scientist named Redman proposes Redmanite, a yellow sulphurlike compound, as a preventive for steel tuberculosis. He warns skyscrapers could crumble in fifty years if not addressed, while optimistic reports in Kansas place hope on the discovery despite doubts about its complete effectiveness.
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Kansas
Mr. Redman
Idea of simian language branch at universities mocked
Unclear remark suggests creating university and college branches for simian languages. The quip characterizes the proposal as monkey business with humor and satire.
Evolution of European wallpaper trade and printing
The text traces early European wallpaper imports from China, noting rarity and high price until the mid 18th century. It describes national secrecy over methods, England becoming a major importer toward the late 17th century, then perfecting paper stamping to imitate tapestries and broaden accessibility across Europe during the Stuart era.
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Europe
China
Arras
Odd Oak Head Draws Attention in Atlanta Grove
A pine grove near Atlanta Georgia contains a curved oak tree that resembles a deer's head. A stock broker moved the tree to his lawn claiming it was his land, triggering a dispute when the owner found it missing and later located it on the broker’s property.
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Atlanta
Chinese Wall Paper Invention and Early Use
The essay traces wallpaper origin from China in the fourth century for screens and partitions. It credits Holland in the sixteenth century with adopting wall coverings, noting early Chinese papers were block printed or hand crafted and produced sheet by sheet. The shift to continuous patterns arose with modern roller printing and stamping machines.
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China
Holland
Man Eats Nine Pounds in Record Lakeview Feat
Chas Winkelman of Lakeview Oregon a robust eater consumed nine pounds of solid food in 58 minutes he washed it down with one glass of beer and three glasses of water. The 32 beef and ham sandwiches 16 pickles and 15 pieces of fruit cake formed his meal. Winkelman is 60 years old and claims to have eaten 16 pounds in one sitting.
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Chas. Winkelman
Lakeview
Ore
Winkelmen
Chinese Type From Japan
The testling type foundry of the far east operates near Tokyo and manufactures two Chinese type series. The first series contains 5,000 characters with 150,000 total type pieces. The second series includes 3,000 characters and 100,000 combinations.
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Testling Type Foundry
Far East
Tokyo
Japanese artificial milk from soja beans explained
Citing a Japanese innovation, the article describes artificial milk made from soaked soybeans boiled in water then thickened with sugar and phosphate of potash. The resulting liquid closely resembles condensed milk and remains indistinguishable from the real product when diluted with water.
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Japan
Spaniel Cares for Chicks Wins Cup Parade Honors
Pat a water spaniel owned by Mr and Mrs William L Wright of Spokane Washington wins a bushel of cups and trophies at an interstate event, showing remarkable care for young chicks during the show.
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Pat
William L. Wright
Spokane, Waahb
Interstate
Man With Amazing Memory From Niles
William E. Putnam of the Niles Michigan post office is described as a walking encyclopedia. He can name every householder and street number in Niles, recite the U S Constitution from memory, provide capitals of states and nations, name exact dates of historic events, and recall Bible verses with book chapter and verse. He is active as a Bible student and Sunday school worker.
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William E. Putnam
Niles
Mich
Putnam
United States
Mounted Police of Borneo Patrols Vast Territory
One mounted police man of Borneo is shown on a boat cover, part of a force maintained by the Chartered Company of British North Borneo. The force patrols about 30 000 square miles riding buffaloes and carrying rifles.
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Borneo
Chartered Company
British North Borneo
Beach dog shelters hundreds of chicks in coastal refuge
A beach dog has served as a brooder for over 200 orphaned chicks in the last year, guarding them from hawks and predators. The animal tends to the chicks with henlike care, but rejects ducklings and goslings. It once killed a large cougar that threatened the chicks.
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Pat
Hemery
Luminosity of Fire-Fly
Alfred Egerton cites a physics notes piece noting Coblentz and Ives studied Photinus pyralis. They report the fire fly emits mainly visible light with little if any ultraviolet and no infrared radiation, and that its light is intrinsic rather than stimulated by prior exposure.
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Alfred ©. Egerton
Coblentz
Ives
Insect Accelerates Oxidation of Fatty Light Source
The passage suggests the glow arises from oxidation of a complex unstable fatty substance. It states the insect can accelerate the decomposition, implying the light is not intrinsic but a byproduct of chemical reaction under insect influence.
Bullocks Enter Nottingham Church During Sermon
In Emmanuel church Nottingham two bullocks wandered in during a Sunday sermon. They entered the vestry and were calmly guided out by the verger without damage or panic.
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Emmanuel Church
Nottingham
England
Swiss Have Few Horses
With only three horses for every one hundred people Switzerland records the smallest equine population of any nation.
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Switzerland
Be Holiness and Truth Drive a Great Sermon
The preacher should seek orthodoxy happiness and a great sermon as by products of holiness and truth. By striving for holiness and truth the by product is effective speech and betterment of men. Do not chase happiness or orthodoxy as ends, but harvest them through faith and preaching.
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Christ
Prayer for Relief and Strength in Suffering
A reflection on praying for relief from intolerable trials, stressing that prayer is free and should be selfless. It notes that answers may not remove the thorn but grant deeper understanding and inner strength, as with the apostle Paul.
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Paul
God
J. F. Clarke
Take It to the Lord in Prayer Says Herald Note
A devotional excerpt urges daily prayer to Jesus for all joys and sorrows. It cites John’s disciples and stresses confession of sin to the Saviour for forgiveness.
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Jesus
John
Marriage and the home as keystone of national life
Reverend Frederick Hophies Tonalist of Chicago argues that marriage binds men and women to home, and home anchors national character. marriage must signify a lasting domestic ideal.
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Frederick Hophies
Chicago
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Tibet
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Vitosch
Sofia
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RIV
Frank W. Gunsaulus
Zlon
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