Value of Quick Decision
The text argues that rapid decision makers act and decide quickly, avoiding indecision. It contrasts quick decision makers with those who endlessly weigh pros and cons, suggesting deliberation can hinder clear action and efficiency. It asserts quick action saves time and spares others from uncertainty.
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Elis
These Balance Men
A Bronson Alcott critique of balance men who weigh learning with a counter and question neither waves nor their own levity. He notes their usefulness for appraising market values while doubting partiality and accuracy of their scales.
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Balace
A. Bronson Alcott
Treland Visitor Exaggerates American Vastness in Irish Lilt
Finnegan, a millroad worker visiting Treland, describes America as vast to the point of ridiculing England. He claims England could be dragged through the states and Ireland could be hidden in one of the inland seas known as lakes while Scotland could vanish to conceal whisky.
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Treland
America
Amer-r-rica
England
Scotland
United States Senate
John Sharp Williame
Mississippi
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White House
Edinburgh Landmark Burned Old Yew Tree Tavern
An Edinburgh ruin dating to about 1600 was burned. The single story and attic building stood in the Holyrood sanctuary area, once a debtors refuge, and was known as the old Yew Tree tavern.
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Edinburgh
Holyrood
LICKSKILLET ITEMS From the Bloomington Star
Village column notes no reported family in eight days as residents sign a peace treaty. Aunt Becky Harkins and Mary Ann from Tulip visit. Ed Bascombe sells sorghum molasses. A pie social is canceled due to filling shortages. Local gibes about church matters and small-town daily life are recounted with humor and local names.
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Becky Harkins
Mary Ann
Tulip
Becky
Cumberland
Bill
Church Board
Lem Crawfish
Hacker’s Creek
Deacon Hartsock
Doc McFadden
Widow Bedett
Auditor Completes 1919 Tax Distribution Report
County Auditor Frank M. Daniels prepares the annual tax distribution abstract for Indiana funds. Total taxes show 632258.43 for 1919, down 21990.07 from 1918, with shifts across state, school, road, and county funds and a new state highway tax item of 17558.79 replacing prior road tax line.
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Frank M. Daniels
Indianapolis
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