Wealth and philanthropy urges Carnegie and Rockefeller to distribute surplus funds
The text cites Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller Jr. discussing how after amassing vast fortunes the drive to acquire more money wanes. It argues true distribution should fund libraries parks art and public institutions, not corporate wages, with the rich acting as stewards of wealth for the public good.
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Andrew Carnegie
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Carnegie
Rockefeller, Jr
Carnegieland Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Rocke
Community Trust
Standard Oil
Steel Trust
Carnegie of
Saint
Seattle Symphony Begins as Citizens Rally for Cultural Growth
Citizens spark a Seattle Symphony with an inaugural appeal at the Masonic temple. Conductor John Spargur urges community backing to extend concerts from hundreds to thousands, envisioning a larger war auditorium and broad access to music for families and youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Masonic Temple
John Spargur
When I’m Old as They
A reflective verse by Mound Vance Cooke from 1918 contemplates youth, aging, and envy. The speaker recalls childhood boasts, school days, and early earnings, then imagines future rivals at every life stage, ending with a boastful vow to prove his longevity.
Starshells and Vilets and Wedding Rites Across Towns
A collage of items shows a Louisville notice about a 21st birthday inheritance of 225000 dollars, Berlin and New York musings, a Capac Michigan marriage of Samuel Showler and Mina Thompson, and regional anecdotes about names and a boxing judge's notes.
Jugoslav View Warns Italy Faces Balkan Resistance
A letter writer, self described as a Jugo Slavic descendant, criticizes Italy for occupation of Jugoslavia parts. He accuses Italy of persecuting Jugoslavs and plots further territorial grabs. He foresees a regional backlash with Jugoslavs and allied peoples uniting to push Italy back.
Quality Counts by the Rev. Charles Stelzle
The piece argues life quality matters more than length. It urges maximizing time beyond daily duties to grow, change, and enrich life through daily forward steps and purposeful living.
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Charles Stelzle
Witty banter on a muddled table and Bolshevik fear
The exchange mocks a muddled table scene with Simpson claiming responsibility except for the eggs. A jibe contrasts German ruthlessness with Bolshevik fears, ending with a brisk, punchy flourish about Germany turning Bolshevik.
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Simpson
Detours By Dir Frank Crane on overcoming life’s detours
The article presents Sir Arthur Pearson’s transformation after losing sight and leading St Dunstan’s Hostel. It argues happiness comes from doing and creative effort, not pity. It urges embracing detours as tests of character and resilience.
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Arthur Pierson
Great Britain
St. Dunstan’s
Regent's Park
London
Sir Arthur
League of Nations Debate on Constitutional Authority
The article contrasts Senator Knox and President Taft on the League of Nations. Taft argues that treaty making remains with Congress and the president, with treaties not granting war making or armament powers to any international body. He notes the covenant directs action through meetings and an executive council, not transferring Congress�s powers.
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Robert Lioyd
Glenave
George Lioyd
Bound View
A. Delninger
N. BD
Cochran
Knox
League of Nations
Executive Council
The
League
Taft
Senate
Supreme Court
United States
Congress
President
Ofings
Permanent International Secretariat
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Molh
Josh Wise
Louieville
Post
New York
FE. A
Berlin
M. FE
Capac
Samuel
Howler
Mina Thompson
Samuel Showler
Tree of Life
Mira
Sam
Romeo
Kilbane-Brown
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Lew Grimson
Johnny
New York Evening Sun
Kilbane
Brown
New York Journal
Jugoslav
the Star
Jugo Slovakia
Herbert Corey
Venice
Idria
Postovia
Riviera
Europe
Italy
Germany
Frank Crane
Oyrank Crane
N. D. Cochran
DR. J. RN
Binyon
Northwest
Seatile
Binyon Optical CO
Finstave
Spring
Seneca Pree Main
Brooklyn
Pioneer Bids
First National Bank
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