The Bored Are Boring Today
A mother laments that modern youth regard excitement as immature and prefer to seem bored. The writer notes that true charm lies in vitality and steady curiosity, citing Chesterton that there are no bores, only bored people, and that engaging personalities stay alive by taking in and sharing interest.
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G. K. Chesterton
Bell Syndicate
WNU Service
Words on character and society from a reflective voice
The aphoristic piece argues that true character shows in trouble, culture is knowledge not ostentation, and new acquaintances deserve chance. It advocates generosity, simple pleasures, lifelong effort, and the value of solitude for society. It notes youth shifts between credulity and skepticism.
Maharaja of Mysore Faces Caste Humiliation Risk
Collier's Weekly notes that India's caste system creates rigid ranks with the Maharaja of Mysore, a long-reigning multimillionaire prince, being lower in caste than his cook who would face humiliation if required to share meals or other services with him.
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India
Mysore
Collier’s Weekly
Household Tips for Food and Laundry Tasks
A mixed read of kitchen tips and laundry advice. It mentions using bread crumbs with eggs for extra servings and adding milk and borax to soak lace curtains before laundering.
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