Warren Boyd Seeks Help to Lead Poor Into New Life
Warren Boyd, a six year returnee to Walden, reveals to his sister-in-law and Naida Elston his vow to transform Mud Creek by reviving the brick works and guiding forgotten workers. Naida is stirred by his pledge to use wealth to uplift the underprivileged and asks if she may assist.
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Elston
Harley
Walden
Naida
Mrs. May Tolson
Warren
Boyd
Mrs. Tolson
Trump
Mrs. Marey
Arthur
Mrs.Tolson
Naida Elston
Mrs. Marcy
War
Getting Back at Witty One In Filene Anecdote
A reminiscence portrays Boston merchant prince Howard A. Filene as active in public duties and proponent of worker-employer cooperation. A Forbes anecdote cites a dinner toastman's crude humor about Filene being an after dinner speaker.
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Witty One
Boston
Howard A. Filene
Filene
Mr. Filene
Forbes Magazine
Shaw and John Brown Sayings Recounted in Wit
A Boston Transcript note recalls George Bernard Shaw quipping to a hissed audience member about two against many. It also cites 1747 recollections of John Brown invited to lead a Hingham church and him replying to a critic who disliked his preaching.
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Mr. Brown
Boston Transcript
Indian dolls dressed in georgette chemises surprise traveler
A Chicago visitor who bought Indian dolls for friends returns home to find each doll wearing georgette chemise underwear. The Chicago Journal muses on whether fashion and civilization reach the Indians.
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Chicago
Chicago Journal
Water in a Loaf of Bread
The bureau of soils reports rainfall figures showing one ton of water supports three pounds of flour in making wheat bread. Controlling water through irrigation allows accurate measurement and represents the minimum requirement, while many crops require up to five times as much water.
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Nature
Bureau of Soils
Department of Agriculture
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