Something to Think About by F A Walker
A motivational piece urges youths to identify their natural talents and pursue a fixed course with persistence. It warns that wavering between stations leads to failure and compares life to navigating with compass and rudder, stressing steady devotion to a chosen vocation and discouraging idle loafing.
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F. A. Walker
The Prize You Will Conquer If You Live Your Dream
A 1925 McClure Syndicate poem urges purpose over opulence. Joy comes from meaningful work and shared life, not from wealth or fame. Those who labor for craft, not merely ease, find lasting happiness regardless of fortune.
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Silliman and related surnames trace origins and figures
The article outlines how the Silliman surname traces to Daniel Silliman from Holland with roots claimed in Italy, noting descendants Brigadier General Gold Selleck Silliman and Benjamin Silliman the chemist who founded the American Journal of Science and Art. It compares Strange and Strang origins and mentions Sir Robert Strange the engraver, plus Thibaut variants from Theobald and Theodebald.
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Ry Ae Sfillman
United States
Daniel Siillman
Holland
Italy
Daniel Stillman
Gold Selleck Silliman
Benjamin Silliman
American Journal of Science and Art
Strange
Strang
Meres
Lestrange
North of England
Sir Robert Strange
Iweepgraver
Orkney
Thibaut
France
Theudobald
Thiebault
Thiebaud
Tibaut
England
Theodebald
Theobald
McClure
Mottiers Cook Book on Character and Diet
A Victorian meditation links moral qualities to table fare noting that ability and nobility of character depend greatly on what is eaten. The piece argues diet shapes virtue and social behavior.
Tenderloin Cutlets and Other Dishes in Old Recipes
A collection of kitchen instructions describes minced beef and veal cutlets with ham, a beef stew with pearl tapioca and spices, celery relishes with cream cheese, and a banana junket dessert. It also notes a humorous family anecdote about Lysander Appleton and the Kobe college milestone.
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Lysander John Appleton
Tanlac Sold as Natural Tonic for Restoring Health
An advertisement touts Tanlac as a revitalizing tonic and builder for fatigue indigestion and rheumatic aches. It claims the formula, made from roots and herbs, revitalizes blood, restores stomach function, adds weight, and brings back vitality through testimonials.
Proposal Comic Do You Want to Marry a One-Eyed Man
In a 1925 exchange a man asks if a woman would marry a one-eyed husband and proposes to carry her umbrella if she refuses. The lighthearted jest plays on romance and humor of the era.
Cuticura Ad Promises Pimply Skin Relief
A dated advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for pimples and blackheads. It instructs washing with Cuticura Soap in five minutes and to maintain clear skin with daily use, also urging Cuticura Talcum.
He Did Phyllis Dance Exchange At Small Town Dance
Irene recalls a social moment as Phyllis asks about Jack at the dance. Irene notes Jack approached and interacted, with Phyllis asking if he noticed her while describing the scene at the event.
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Phyllis
Irene
Wholesale Serenading in Spanish Cities
In streets near apartment buildings, three young men serenade girls on different floors in a scene of repeated impassioned protestations. Worms or tapeworm remedies are advertised with Dr. Peary's Dead Shot as a vermifuge, offered for 60 cents at a New York druggist.
No evil propensity of the hums heart
A compact aphorism asserts that even strong ill will can be tamed through discipline. The line frames self control as a universal remedy against inherent vice.
Born leader defined by selfless focus on front not image
A born leader is described as someone who does not worry about how they appear from behind, but concentrates on guiding others and serving the group. The statement emphasizes inner qualities over outward presentation.
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