Humor and Philosophy by Duncan M. Smith
A compact piece of wit and social commentary from PERT PARAGRAPHS. It jokes about love money manners and liberalism and uses humorous aphorisms on relationships wealth and spending. The tone is light and pointed with multiple quips about human folly and propriety.
The Vacant Lot Nine and Leap Year Reflections
A jagged verse fragment contrasts a rival team dubbed the vacant lot nine with playful notes on leap year romance. It critiques gender expectations and male hesitancy in proposing, ending with a cautionary scene of delayed marriage talks.
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Not a Fair Division The Dog's Life at That
A fragment from a humorous piece with quips about heat, a peach country in Kansas, farmers' daughters, and a dog’s life. It pivots on a playful comparison of cat and dog lives and a line about heat in a warm retreat.
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Washington visit spurs new statutes and a hired man tale
A fragmentary verse scene describes a man returning to Washington to draft statutes, leaving his new conscience with a hired man. The exchange ends with a childlike question about a favorite animal, and the answer is a kitten.
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Man Seeks Compensation for Hard Times
Fragmentary note hints at financial strain and a request for payment. No clear names or dates available. text suggests someone arguing that money is owed for hard work or services rendered.
Summit Toward Ultimate Truths Guides Liberty Debate
A philosophical tract argues that humanity moves beyond half measures toward a rational, expansive liberty. It contends ethics, politics, and science share a goal of absolute understanding, with altruism near the ultimate aim and liberty earned through enduring experience.
Poverty as an Advantage for the American Boy
Supreme Court Justice Brown argues poverty fuels ambition and that inherited wealth thwarts progress. He cites Webster, Clay, and Lincoln as examples from humble origins, praising self-reliance over privilege and stressing the potential of poor boys to achieve eminence.
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Is College Education a Handicap by Baron Speck von Sternburg
German ambassador to the United States argues the college path aids careers by citing graduates and university rolls. The piece challenges pessimistic views that higher education harms the young, presenting evidence from various institutions and notable graduates.
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