Rhodesia’s pioneer country and Cecil Rhodes portrait
The article surveys Rhodesia as a frontier colony with vast lands and few Europeans, tracing Cecil Rhodes’s rise from a dying youth to empire builder. It portrays settler life, government aid, and the landscape from Salisbury to Matopo hills, End with Rhodes’s burial view at World’s View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
WNU
Rhodesia
Matopo Hills
Rhodes
Kimberley
Natal
Cecil John Rhodes
Rhodesias
Thirteen
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico
Florida
Atlanta
Department ‘of Agriculture
Canada
New Zealand
United States
Australia
England
Uncle Remus
Bulawayo
Rodin
Envy Never Creates a Holiday Sayings by Stevenson
The quote argues that people imitate others to gain approval and support, not from virtue. It suggests the weak seek external validation, while a stronger person relies less on public favor.
Philosopher Uncle Phil Play Teaches Life Struggles
A reflective passage argues work precedes play and urges learning from others' mistakes. It contrasts valiant effort with easy gains and defines a confirmed bachelor as one who settles his restless pursuits. The piece urges action over complacency and moral reflection.
Be Great in Little Things and Reliability First
The text argues greatness begins with small deeds and warns against arrogance. It notes some grow through broadening experiences while others merely gain weight. It emphasizes calm restraint, the danger of public reform stirring mud, and that right conduct need not provoke anger. It warns reputation can be damaged by indiscretion and rough treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodesia
Salisbury
Antali
Umtali
These Colored Mammy Tea Towels For Your Kitchen
A vintage sewing pattern advertisement offers colored Mammy tea towels with playful cross stitch motifs. It promotes embroidery sets, transfer patterns, and a seven motif design for each day of the week, with material lists and color suggestions. Orders require 15 cents and mailing to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept. 239 West Fourteenth St. New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayety
Sewing Circle
Household Arts Dept
Weat Fourteenth St
New York
Locke on knowledge and its use in teaching
An excerpt highlights two aims of understanding: increasing personal knowledge and enabling its transmission to others. The passage frames education as both growth and dissemination, stressing practical outcomes through learning and teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locke
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R. L. Stevenson
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Gunzaix Foods
Battle Creek
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Ont
CS Oly
Pring Dame
SaiGaneee Dees
Skp
Jeanne, MR. Bangs
Poijum
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