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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1925
Page
3
Address all communications to The Daily Mail Editorial Business or Circulation Departments. Entered at the Hagerstown Postoffice nn second class matter.
A compact reflection juxtaposes biblical and classical lines. Prov 28 4 favors the upright poor over the rich unruly, while Seneca argues true poverty lies in desire for more rather than in having little.
In 1886 Roosevelt praised Lee as unmatched among English speaking generals. Lord Wolseley also called Lee the greatest military hero of modern times. General Sir Frederick Maurice in Robert E. Lee the Soldier elevates Lee further, maintaining a clinical, nonpersonal perspective while recognizing his towering stature.
A lengthy discussion critiques censorship of feminine dress and references a New Orleans incident where offended neighbors beat a father for his daughter's attire. The piece compares Lee and Wellington, cites General Maurice on Lee's reputation, and notes attitudes on female behavior and male responsibility across eras.
The article weighs Robert E. Lee among history’s greatest generals as Maurice places him in the front rank. It then reviews Lord Leverhulme’s charity to workers, proposing six hour days with study time, and questions whether such paternalism harms initiative or hinders lasting self-improvement.
A fragmented reflection links famine to upheaval, noting that well fed subjects resist revolt. It cites France and Russia as examples, and suggests a ruler’s stability depends on feeding the populace. The passage invokes Wilhelm’s potential continued rule if German subjects remained content.
Readers sent in questions answered by The Herald Mall Information Bureau led by Washington director Frederick J. Haskin. Q meanings include patronymics legacies, Judge Swayne impeachment counsel, Saint Lawrence navigation rights, daytime stars visibility, and hourglass timing accuracy.
A reflective column mocks social pretensions and self pity in a playful voice. It riffs on democracy, fame, education, fashion, and religion while lampooning modern manners and everyday behavior. The piece critiques public discourse and personal conduct with wry humor.
A playful verse recalls a father returning home to a curious child. The little one fires questions about the day, then lures dad into a question of reading. After the ritual, a request finishes the scene: please read the funnies.
Rohrer sville letters note Mrs Mary Stayer and children visiting relatives in Shippensburg and several local families hosting guests. Rev J F F Kayhoe to lead service at St Mark s Lutheran on May 17 at 10 30 a m. Local residents include Miss Irma Winfield visiting Miss Huldah Easton and others at Hagerstown and Broad Run. Diseases, hospital stays, and reunions pepper the social calendar with church, school and family visits across Frederick county and nearby towns.
Central U B Church with Miss Lois Clopper to lead Mother’s Day service Sunday May 17 at 8 p m. A silver offering will be collected at the door. Postponed from last Sunday due to illness. Also notes Rohrersville school in W i Albin’s room held a May 8 program featuring singing recitations jokes readings and various class performances. Mrs Bernard Smith visiting Pittsburgh while Mrs Lloyd Gearhart visits brothers Arlia and Alex Spade and Miss Helen Small of Two Locks was a guest of Mrs Herman Moore last week.
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