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Newspaper
Roland Record
Location
Roland, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1930
Page
1
A meadow near the ocean hosts marsh pink flowers known as sea pinks from the Gentian family. They credit Mother Ocean with giving them brightness, zest for living, and salty perfume, explaining inland life would dull their color and energy. The Breeze Brothers admire the ocean’s rough but life-fulfilling influence.
The piece explains how St Swithin's Day superstition persisted despite imperfect records. It recounts the legend of Lord Chancellor Swithin, his role in English history, and the storm that followed the translation of his tomb, illustrating how a weather belief endures despite inconsistent evidence.
A playful note mocks a baseball player nicknamed Superstitious-Sue as he battles a supposed jinx from critics and columnists. The piece jokes about out-swatting Babe Ruth and the press redistributing hot air and curses during his hitting slump.
The piece argues life cannot be defined or measured by senses or experiments. It equals ongoing mystery, with death as a transition, and asserts life’s value lies in striving and moral purpose rather than achievement. It notes most economic failures stem from moral defects and emphasizes upward aims.
The article explains why spelling competitions are called spelling bees. It traces the term to colonial use of bee to mean a gathering or swarm, noting that such events gathered people to spell in turns, illustrating American fondness for homely metaphor.
A letter from Fred Barton in 1930 reflects on enthusiasm as precious yet costly. He recalls earning eight dollars for operating a stereopticon for a minister, donating five, and borrowing carfare home. He notes how meeting a famed humorist led to overfamiliarity and strained friendship, urging the prudent stance of a physician who prescribes but does not always use.
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