Loneliness, critique of courts and society in a reflective letter
A merchant writes a long note to a patron praising prompt payments and laments the state of religion and government. He rails against corrupt courts and political systems, cites Russian history, and warns about bonds, schools, and the radio’s influence on families. He notes the burden of national decline and the need for better governance.
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London
Russia
New York
United States
No Corruption by American English Language
The article argues American English developed its own form rather than corrupting British English. It cites Johnson era beliefs about a new American language and defends Americanisms born from indigenous words and frontier life as legitimate, contrasting with alleged barbarisms and foreign-language influences.
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Samuel Johnson
America
American Dialect Society
England
New World
Ireland
Punch
Galsworthy
King Lardner
Boston Transcript
Thrift Note urges constant savings mindset
The piece promotes saving money as a continuous habit, framing thrift as a constant practice rather than a seasonal or occasional effort. It emphasizes disciplined spending and consistent budgeting to build financial security.
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