Washington Farewell Address and U S Unity Message
The piece reflects on George Washington nearing the end of his second term and delivering a farewell address filled with admonitions about foreign entanglements. It underscores his warnings on Europe, calls for unity, nonpartisan cooperation, public education, and restraint in foreign alliances, and notes the relevance of his maxims today.
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United States
Congress
Republic
Europe
Washington
George Washington
Growing Things By Carolyn Lisberge
An essay on fostering curiosity and learning in children through home window box gardening. A parent explains how letting a child care for flowers and herbs builds love of nature, basic botany, and practical knowledge beyond school. The piece urges parents to provide small gardening duties to nurture responsible, observant youngsters.
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Johnny
Mary Ely
Thirteen Dollars and a Fateful Room Encounter
A fragmentary reminiscence unfolds around a hotel dining room scene where a man, once down on luck, seeks work and a loan. The narrator recalls a moment of recognition as a prosperous, well dressed stranger appears, prompting questions about loyalty, sharing a job, and the meaning of thirteen dollars in a tense social tableau.
Daily Good Deed Encouragement for the Needy
A call for simple acts of kindness toward the struggling reveals a steady stream of hope. The text urges offering genuine encouragement and small help to those downsized by hardship.
Muses Classical Music Piece Breaks Into Tune
A muses classica moment features a piece that unexpectedly erupts into a real tune. The casual fragment hints at a spontaneous musical turn, capturing a lively reader moment in a brief cultural note.
Great Moments By The Spectator
A reader recalls meeting a famed writer and realizing greatness lies in written works not in daily life. The essay argues sages reveal their wisest thoughts through literature, far from personal flaws, and we glimpse their essence only in momentary flashes.
Tribute to an Enemy by Frank Crane in 1925
A 1925 McClure Syndicate column by Frank Crane honors General Robert L. Bullard as a brave soldier. The essay argues that foes can share patriotism and motive, though they fought for opposing sides, and concludes tribute is due to an enemy where warranted.
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Frank ‘Crane
Robert L. Bullard
Bullard
the McClure
Cause of epileptic fits by Royal Copeland M D
Royal S Copeland M D New York State Senator and Health Commissioner extols epilepsy as a nervous system disorder with unclear causes. He links recurring fits to systemic infection such as chronic intestinal trouble pus infected tonsils or dental infections and stresses eliminating underlying causes through thorough examination and lifestyle changes to improve resistance and reduce attacks.
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Royal ‘Ss
Copeland
New York
New York City
Over Life's Hurdles by Louis E. Bisch
A 1925 Premier Syndicate essay on vanity and ego. Vanity, born of ego, can derail character if left unchecked. Recognize others’ accomplishments to keep vanity within reasonable bounds. The piece urges self awareness, restraint, and humility to navigate competition.
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Louis E. Bisch
Premier Syndicate
Concecit
Freaks of Nature Elephant Teeth and Intelligence
A report notes the Indian elephant’s great tusks and heavy incisor, describing its massive strength and ability to chew tough foods. It highlights the elephant’s brain size, its reputed sagacity since ancient times, and its status in superstition as a wise creature.
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Atenk
America
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Dallas
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