Farming equality and stock schemes in Pocahontas county notes
A Pocahontas Democrat column critiques farm aid efforts and tariff biases while warning against stock promoter schemes. It praises Hoover on farm equality, notes widespread caution against high priced stocks, and questions infatuation tied driving risks. It reports Peterson selling The Dickinson Press for 107000 and outlines local publisher shifts, plus county issues from dog claims to Fonda debt judgments and WCTU gambling fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Harry
Hoover
Sweetie
Pocahontas Democrat
Ernest L. Peterson
Dickinson
North Dakota
Stark County
Pocahontas County
Peterson
Slang Language Sparks Debate Over Purity At University
A university lecturer condemns slang as questionable in origin while expressing concern over terms like dumbbell. The discussion reflects a purist stance on language in academic settings.
Napoleon and the lure of famous lives in prose
A reflective piece contrasts fiction with real history, praising Napoleon as a life rich in decisive moments. It recalls his return from Elba, the crowd at Paris, and the ironic image of a once-dominant man sleeping in the king’s palace. The writer muses on conduct, life schemes, and the futility of advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Napoleon
Elba
Waterloo
France
Paris
Michigan
Slang origins and legitimacy in English usage debated
The piece argues slang may originate with literary figures and gain popularity, challenging the view it is mere vulgarity. It notes slang’s persistence in society despite purist objections, and comments on reception amid propaganda and public discourse.
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Emmetsburg
U. S
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