Gems of Thought: memory depends on attention and interest
The fragment argues that memory thrives when attention and interest are strong. It quotes Horace noting we become slaves to living on little, and that true end is not enjoyment or sorrow but the cultivation of focus on the subject. The passage emphasizes engaging with ideas to preserve them.
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Horace
Memory and a smile at the village talk
An elderly lady praised a speaker’s memory after his turn in the village. He replied with a smile that his memory is remarkable, offering a brief explanation to the audience.
Campaigning With Facts and a Mimed Note Echoes
A historical glimpse shows a strategy of presenting government facts to rural editors over six months before a convention. The approach aimed for nonpartisan clarity, avoiding vituperative language as the country weighed political campaigns.
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Red Nazi threat in German army and postwar plans
U S intelligence reports reveal German officers under Von Paulus have been indoctrinated in Soviet camps. Thousands of Paulus’s men are said to be trained to support a Soviet backed German government in the west, while Germany’s eastern zone grows more efficient than American or British zones. The report urges cooperation with the Soviet Union to avoid a new global war and warns against an autonomous western German state.
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Ironing tips for quicker dampening and careful storage
The note advises dampening clothing with hot water to speed ironing. It also suggests storing china with care between pieces, using chinapaper and doilies to prevent scratches.
Drapery and Upholstery Fabrics for Varied Décor
A guide notes that moisture resistant drapery fabrics and upholstery fabrics are cleaner and effective for over patterned rooms. They suit period, peasant, or modern decoration and relieve heavy patterns while matching different interiors.
Centerpiece Crochet Idea Sews Easy 17 Inch Doily
A simple crochet centerpiece titled pineapple doily shows a 17 inch finished piece. Instructions mention a neat border and decorative flower bowl setting, with notes on materials and steps to complete the pattern.
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Randet cough syrup advert promises value and relief
An old ad touts Randet cough syrup made by mixing Pinex with syrup to yield a pint of cough relief. It claims three benefits: pleasant taste for children, fast soothing relief, and restful sleep, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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