Education Big Job For Uncle Sam
The editorial argues illiteracy taints the nation and calls for federal action. It cites high illiteracy rates among adults and prisoners, notes millions of eligible voters cannot read, and urges Congress to adopt universal education under a federal program to stamp out the curse of illiteracy.
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United States
France
England
Scotland
Sweden
Norway
Netherlands
Denmark
Germany
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Washington
Ohio State Prison
National Education Association
Willion
Congress
Curtis-Reed
National Laugh Month and the Case for Seasonal Humor
A humorous op ed argues humans uniquely laugh among animals except hyenas and suggests creating a National Laugh Month. It jokes about calendar rules governing laughter and proposes focusing on causes of mirth rather than enforcing dates, hoping to spur wholesome humor and even produce another Mark Twain.
Hail to the Heroine Cow Draws Camden Town Out
The town of Camden Maine gathered with a brass band to bid farewell to a famed cow named Brownie The Wonder Ayrshire holder of a world record 18666 quarts of milk in a year The animal began a 10000 mile exhibition tour earning community respect for notable achievement
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Camden
Maine
Queen's Counsel By Marie Queen of Rumania Essay
In the Dobrudja edge by the Black Sea I observe a vibrant Tartar life. Turbans and women in genis sey rooms mingle with a processional crowd as I wonder what death means to them. A westward cemetery contrasts with their earthy fields, leaving me with unanswered questions.
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Marie
Rumania
Dobrudja
Black Sea
Sultana
Famous Fees
Syn. Inc
Sideshows of Science VG a flace de in the home
A fragmented narrative describes a nesting scene with a jailer and a polyandrous emu, detailing feeding and captivity dynamics. The excerpt notes an egg hatch leading to a baby, with references to a jailer releasing his captive wife and a fat costly period for the female.
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Enon
Tere
Stornbill
Mr. Horniil
Byn., Inc
Cause of Epileptic Fits by Royal 5 Copeland M D
Royal 5 Copeland M D outlines epilepsy types and causes noting grand mal and Jacksonian forms. The piece stresses heredity reflexes diet and digestive health as factors and urges careful medical study of each patient to identify treatable disturbances.
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Royal
Copeland
M. D
Newspaper Feature Service, Inc
The Zest of Work and Its Healing Power
A reflection on work as a source of happiness and resilience. The piece argues that work, not wealth or leisure, provides purpose, self respect, and joy, citing Roosevelt and Bacon to praise effort and urging readers to engage in active labor to overcome sorrow and worry.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Bacon
Their First Jobs by Philip Nowlan
A local piece by Philip Nowlan examines the idea that lawmakers lack education while detailing the career path of Simeon D. Fee of Fallow Springs Ohio. Fee progressed from Northern Ohio University to advanced degrees, taught American history, earned a law degree, led the college of law, and served as Ohio constitutional convention delegate before a decade in the U S House and a Senate.
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United States Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Northern Ohio University
College of Law
Ohio Constitutional Convention
Washington
Simeon D. Fee
Fallow Springs
Ohio
Pheasant Hunting in Kiangsi China Described
An illustrated account shows a Chinese pheasant hunter in Kiangsi province trapping and shooting pheasants to protect crops. The piece compares hunting of birds to the fate of easily deceived people lured by charm, noting social harms beyond physical harm.
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China
Kiangsi
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Uncle Sam
New York
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Natauert
Frank Crane
The
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Kite
Philip Nowlan
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