The Open Mind and the Leaders Who Change
The piece argues that great figures like Einstein and Gandhi gain stature by shedding old ideas. It cites Einstein’s shifts at Mt Wilson and Gandhi’s conciliatory stance after London talks, praising flexibility as essential to progress and leadership.
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Emerson
Pasadena
New Delhi
Albert Einstein
Mahatma Gandhi
America
Mt. Wilson Observatory
India
London
Einstein
Gandhi
Students Put Professors Through Open Book Exam
At Columbia University a Spec tator editorials expose a mid year exam where 40 professors were asked to take a test. Few accepted, and those who did largely declined to have their names published. The questions by Thomas Beer tested general knowledge, easy to find in reference works. The move aims to show flaws in examinations and calls for reform toward liberalized grading systems.
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Columbia University
the Spectator
Thomas Beer
Tree memorial plan for Washington bicentennial
The American Tree Association proposes planting millions of trees across communities as a living monument to George Washington for the 1932 bicentennial. Led by Charles Lathrop Pack, the plan gains support from the National Commission and foresters, with town forests and roadways planned as part of a nationwide participation effort.
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George Washington
American Tree Association
America
Washington
Charles Lathrop Pack
United States
Pack
National Commission
Scarlet Fever Antitoxin Advances Warned By Health Expert
A health article outlines the history and threat of scarlet fever, noting progress in antitoxin development and the Dick test to identify susceptible children. It explains transmission via patient discharges, precautions with shared items, and potential vaccination for exposed or infected children.
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W. Wynne
Flowers Over Words On The Social Ladder
A concise reflection on expressing sentiment with flowers rather than words, noting that striving for social ascent can backfire, leaving one worse off at the top than at the start, with a classic humorous tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Dille Co
Anniversary list and history notes from old column
A dated items page lists anniversaries of naval, military, artist and explorer figures with birth and death years, followed by today in history events such as battles and political actions, a birthday roster of notable figures and a horoscope note. The section closes with a New Britain court report about a man fined ten dollars after reenacting a movie scene with his wife.
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Iseaac Chauncey
Black Rock
Conn
Washington, D. C
John Ellis Wool
U. 8 A
Newburgh
Troy
N.Y
Jean Louis Meissoner
Elisha Kent Kane
Arctic
Philadelphia
Cuba
Henry F. Durant
Hanover
N. H Med
Wellesley
Mass
Joseph Jefferson
Palm Beach
Fla
New Britain
Anthony Mierczjewski
Early Sowing Advice for Luram County Flower Growers
County extension service will issue bulletins in coming days advising growers to sow flower seeds early. The guides cover seed care for early sowing and recommend cold frames. Glass-covered wooden bottomless boxes eight to twelve inches deep are suggested for use in well drained yard areas. Detailed information is available by request per Horton B Alger, county agricultural extension agent.
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Luram County
County Extension Service
Horton B Alger
Alaska Asks New Highway For Seward To Fairbanks
Seward businessman Don Carlos Brownell urged abandoning the United States owned Alaskan railroad from Seward to Fairbanks and building a modern highway instead. He argued a highway would spur development, rapid inter-communication, and population growth along the route. A Senate investigative committee recently inspected the railroad and Brownell’s ideas influenced their thinking on future policies.
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Seward
Alaska
Fairbanks
Don Carlos Brownell
Brownell
Senate
Robert B Howell
John B. Kendrick
John Thomas
Washington
Slide injures boy in home banister mishap
A nine year old boy in Memphis was injured when a sliding banister broke and a mouth-held stick jabbed into his head. The incident occurred at his Herbert Osburn residence, leaving him needing medical care. The report mixes unrelated items about a groundhog, a 13 year old duck death, and a photo electric eye grading device. The gem from Genoa known as the Sacro Catino is also mentioned.
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Memphis
Herbert
Osburn
Genoa
Paria
National farm outlook for 1931 signals slow price recovery
Arthur H. Jenkins reviews the Farm Journal forecast saying prices may rise only in the second half of 1931 as demand improves. Despite anticipated higher plantings, overall farm supplies stay large. economists note rising acreage and fruit trees but warn that urban purchasing power must rebound for real price recovery.
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Arthur H. Jenkins
Farm Journal
Central Preas
Department of Agriculture
Ilees
Basia
Washington
Pick Scions Now for Tree Grafting Later
February is best for collecting scion wood for grafting. Choose healthy terminal shoots from desired varieties, about 1 to 2 feet long, avoiding coarse or weak growth. Two year wood is avoided due to high woody tissue. Label by variety, bundle, and store in damp sawdust in cold storage or a cool dark cellar.
Dormant grafts and cool ground frame Mount Wilson study room
Ground on the north side of a building stays cool until grafting actions occur. In this key area the grafts stay dormant and green and moist. Twice a year the giant 100-Inch telescope face is cleaned in the Mount Wilson nominal study room.
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Mount Wilson
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Second Street
Elyria
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A. Hudnutt
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City
Lorain
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
Michigan Ave
New York
Detroit
General Motors
Blackstone
Shirley W. Wynne
New York City
Shirley Wilmott Wynne
City Health Department
Cape Vincent
Gov. Brownlow
Tennessee
Robert FB. Peary
North Pole
Japan
Walter C. Mendenhall
Geological Survey
Marlboro
Mary Garden
Scotland
Vincent Massey
Toronto
Charles H. Judd
University of Chicago
Jay J. Morrow
Panama Canal Zones
Fairview
W. Va
Ernst A. Bessey
Michigan State College
Ames
Iowa
Fred H. Dominick
South Carolina
Congress
Lexington Co
D. C
Helena
Mont
Aprink
MT. Carmel
Mowery
Here
N. H. Lander
Horace H. Raymond
National Farm
Outlook
Western Reserve Finance
Vernon Ross
Crosley and Amrad
Furnace Street
Murbach Coal & Supply CO
W. Bridge
Boston
W. Broad St
Seer
Lester
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