Flag Should Stay On The High Seas Or We Scuttle Merchant Marine
A call to uphold a strong American merchant marine, not rely on foreign shipping. The piece cites Congress inaction, criticizes past spending, and urges Shipping Board to reject private sale of vessels and keep U S flagships under U S control. It argues for a permanent, well equipped fleet to serve in war and emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
High Seas
Congress
France
Paris
New York Times
United States
Shipping Board
O’connor
United States of America
The
Seattle
Uncle Sem
Dust and Tuberculosis in Newspaper Work
A 1926 letter from Harvey Kelly defends newspaper offices against claims they are dustier than other trades. He notes improved ventilation and reduced risks in modern composing rooms while warning dust worsens throat irritation and TB susceptibility. He urges frequent fresh air and avoiding dusty environments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Harvey Kelly
Ming
Emeh
Queen's Counsel By Marie of Romania Laughs At Nonsense
A diary passage recalls summer family gatherings with Victoria Rostille and Beatrice of Spain, narrator and sisterly mischief, seaside strolls, and London errands. A humorous episode with a British policeman ends a cheerful day, celebrating lighthearted moments and youthful irreverence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen’s Counsel
Marie
Romania
United States Patent Office
Ae Ee Bree
The Case for Books in Every Home
A persuasive essay urged by Ruskin that homes need books to elevate living. Reading is not highbrow. it renews the mind during spare time and in an easy chair, a few shelves of good books fostering a friendly, inviting home life.
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Ruskin
The River of Time and Endurance in Life’s Seasons
The speaker reflects that immortality lies in the race rather than individuals, noting rivers as eternal through constant refreshment. Endings bring perspective, teaching moderation, fortitude, and the refrain that “this too shall pass.” Each day is a small life toward a larger arc with cycles of youth, manhood, and age.
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Florence
Dante
Julius Caesar
Tiber
Joan of Arc
Seine
Swinburne
Gage
Russia should be better informed about its people
The piece argues Americans hold misguided views of Russia basing opinions on bloodshed and misery. It notes life exists beyond stereotypes, citing a well fed young woman as a glimpse of reality. It urges ongoing education about Russia’s true potential and cautions against simplistic peril imagery.
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Lire
Deen SE
de Russeys Lane
Mite
Enos
Newspaper Venture Service, Inc
Horace Walhole
Horace Mann
Victoria
Rostille
Russia
Beatrice
Spain
Storfish
England
London
Bobby
Faroua Feas
America
Sia
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