America Is Playing Ball Now Opens Baseball Season
The 1925 baseball season is formally opened, highlighting baseball as America's national game. The piece contrasts American attention with lesser focus abroad, noting baseball's global reach and democratic appeal where play is central, not fashion. It argues that the sport embodies virility and universal participation beyond social strata.
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Europe
Asia
Africa
South America
Australia
North America
British Isles
United States
France
America
Strange Warm Current Brings Torrential Rains to Perennial Desert Coast
An old coastal desert along the West Coast of South America has seen rains flood new villages as a warm current appears offshore. Geologists note past shifts that reframe the Earth, while questions arise about future global changes and human permanence. The phenomenon stretches from Southern Ecuador to Northern Chile, altering bird life and ecological balance historically tied to aridity.
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South America
Andes
South American
Ecuador
Chile
What Is Immorality A Talk On Stage And Press
The piece discusses moral questions on theater and newspapers. It notes Archbishop Hayes rights to speak against immoral plays while arguing morality is a fluid concept. It cites Ibsen Dickens and Tolstoi as examples and argues education and experience reduce censorship.
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Archbishop Hayes
Dickens
Telstoi
Wayside Wisdom by S E Kiser on Self Worth
A humorous verse by S E Kiser reflects on self value and the allure of fame. The speaker compares his own worth to a movie star and Judge Gary, joking about salaries and the desire for recognition, while admitting his talents feel modest and dreams often fall short.
Freaks of Nature: Porcupine Sea Urchin Featured
The spiny sea urchin, likened to a marine porcupine, bears firm attachable spines used for walking. It defends with three jaws of two-row teeth capable of crushing small marine prey. Copyright, 3 $25, King Features Syndicate.
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King Features
Syn
Ye Towne Gossip and the Sighs of a Rooftop Night
A diaristic, lyrical fragment describes the urge to write failing under the weight of distraction. The speaker sits at a desk seeking a subject, notes a pink string blowing from a roof, and laments effort wasted as entrances and doors thwart access.
Once-Overs by J J Mundy 1924 reflection on effort and success
A short critique on self excuses for poor progress. It questions blaming a hard start for life outcomes and asserts that success comes from willingness to work rather than education alone. The piece contrasts youth friends who succeeded with those who did not, urging self-reliance.
True Education By Garrett P Serviss
Garrett P Serviss argues Columbia University style exams should test reasoning over memory of facts. He says valuable education hinges on mastering few fundamentals and handling facts, not cramming. He warns over cramming turns people into machines and slows mental growth while time and practice build genuine power.
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Columbia University
Columbia
Habit and Emotion by Dr Frank Crane
A 1905 column notes that habits govern mood and behavior. Repeated actions form a stable surface of politeness and gentility. Strong habits shape life, while emotional spurts fade under routine, though intentions may influence moods. It cites that people often overlook how habits lock in behavior.
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Correcting Hyperacidity by Royals Copeland M D
This 1925 advice explains hyperacidity as a symptom of underlying disturbance mainly constipation. It urges dietary changes to aid digestion, including bran, leafy vegetables, and exercise. It warns against heavy fats, suggests mineral oil, and emphasizes moderation and discipline to curb temptations.
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Copeland
M. D
United States
New York
New York City
Copright
Newspaper Feature Service
Over Life's Hurdles by Louis Bischo
This piece argues sincerity builds trust and that social conventions often mask insincerity. It notes how polite phrases can become habit, enabling superficial interactions and spreading insincerity into deeper relationships, a danger to character.
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Louis £. Bisch
Copyride, Inc
Washington
Their First Jobs by Philip Nowlan
William N. Thorpson of Indianapolis is traced from his first job in hardware to later ventures in wholesale lumber banking and furniture manufacturing before turning to auto making. He becomes president of the Stix Motor Car Company and treasurer of the Guar Hahieh Corporation.
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United States
Stix’ Motor Car Company
Gua. Hahieh Corporation
William N. Thorpson
Indianapolis
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