Get Rid of Old Things
A Colier weekly style meditation argues that most people work only for money while few act to express an inward purpose. It urges discovering the big life purpose, aligning work with service to the common good, and making decisive life choices to live with meaning.
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Mary Stewart Cutting
Boa
Epiti
Sco Ie
Frim Collier's Weekly
PF. W. Bucketahl
Columbia
Woman's Monument Commission
Ansel
J. G. Richards, Jr
Kerahaw
C. Irvine Walker
Charleston
C. A. Reed
Anderson
T. J. Moore
Spartanburg
Wm.’ F
Onzales
South Carolina
Hampton
Calhoun
Statuary Hall
Washington
Calhou
Science and Speed by John Trowbridge
A discussion on humanity's grasp of speed, comparing ancient beliefs to modern physics. The text notes Earth’s rotation, solar travel, and speeds far exceeding cannon balls, highlighting how rapid motion affects matter and the limits of laboratory experimentation. From The Atlantic.
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John Trowbridge
Earth
Atlantic
Seeds of Invention Highlight Aviation and Steel Advances
The piece discusses rapid progress in engines and materials influenced by aviation. It cites the Wright brothers improving from 12 to 20 horsepower and planners for higher power with lighter weights. It also notes Professor Arnold predicting a new ultra cutting steel four times more powerful, signaling a technological revolution.
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Garrett P. Servius
Sarrica
Wright Brothers
Wilbur Wright
Farman
Wright
Arnold
Sheffield University
Shefield
New York American
Old Rome Not Rich by Guglielmo Ferrero
In this Putnam's Magazine excerpt, Guglielmo Ferrero argues that ancient Rome, even at its height as imperial metropolis, was poorer and less imposing than modern European or American cities. He contrasts palatial palaces and imperial feasts with narrow streets, limited wines, and absence of commodities like tea, coffee, tobacco, and comforts, noting how modern abundance outstrips ancient splendor.
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Guglielmo Rerrero
DMA
Rome
Europe
America
Caesarea
Palatine
Tiverius
Plender
Nero
Bingabalus
Paria
New York
Old State
Sion
Lyon Snd
Stevenson
Som
Pritchard
Murray
Monroy
United States Supreme Court
Murry
Lyon
Abeney
Goats to Guard Forests in California Hills Plan
A plan proposes 5000 goats from the California South Hills to graze and cut fire lines along slopes. They would trail 80 rods apart, forage in all directions and create fire lanes while reducing labor for engineers. The scheme aims to protect forest lands and create grazing grounds for goats.
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Trasscrigt
War on Reckless Drivers of Automobiles
New York City voices demand for severe penalties against speeders in urban streets. The Highways Protective Association and Automotive Club of America pledge to aid prosecutions, urging magistrates to hold automobile owners equally responsible for drivers’ crimes. Judge Swann urges indictments for reckless speed and manslaughter when warranted, urging action to curb speed maniacs and protect women, children, and the infirm.
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New York City
Highways Protective Association
Automobile Club of America
Swann
Swans Fn
General Sessions
Dogs Race 412 Miles In 82 Hours For Alaska Team
In Nome to Candle dog race Alaska teams win first and second, Bergr owned tamers Scotty Allen and Percy Bratchford claim top spots and Suter Gold Cup as $11,000 prize. Siberian rivals falter amid blizzard conditions, wagers reach six figures, many dogs suffer, and about $200,000 changes hands.
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Seattle
Waah
Alaska
al. Bergr
Nome
United States
Goodby
Berger Isthmutes No
Scotty” Allen
Percy Bratchford
George Fink
Chesterfield Farmers Union Formed in County Meeting
Chesterfield County farmers formed a union with delegates from 15 local groups and over 50 delegates attending. President B. Harris spoke on lowering pork costs, with L. L. Spencer presiding at start and J. N. Stricklin named secretary as the organization closed at Masonic hall.
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Parmers’ Union
Chesterfield
Chesterfield County Farmers’ Union
Moore
L. L. Spencer
B. Harris
Harris
8. T. Parrott
Court House
Masonic Hall
J. N. Stricklin
Mr. Parrott
Cheraw
Mt. Groghan
Ruby
Cross Roads Church
Pageland
Kirkley
R. L. Rivers
Survival of the Fittest in Seramble Por Job
The superintendent of the Carlyle Johnson Manufacturing Company of Manchester plans a one day event to wash the men who are deemed capable for the new work. The notice hints at selection criteria and a muster of labor.
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Anderson Company
Anderson
Palmetto
Craig
Snce
8. M. Craig
Ralph Templeton
R. A. Gilmer
Seramble
New Haven
Carlyle Johnson Manufacturing Company
Manchester
Prohibition Law Held Valid by Supreme Court in Alabama
The Supreme Court at Montgomery Alabama upheld the state prohibition law as valid with all justices concurring. The ruling marks the second time the court has affirmed the state wide act, supported by Legis F8 and John Merenda amid a case involving his wife in New York City.
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Supreme Court
Montgomery
Ala
John Merenda
New York City
Brewers Join Forces in Prohibition Push in Cinemeat
Brewers, the Anti-Galoon League and Municipal Reform League unite to close saloons. Through the Ohio Brewers Association the State Legislature passes a law to curb illegal selling. One Hamilton brewing company says it will not sell beer to any miloonkeeper or maloon upal.
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Anti-Galoon League
Cinemeat
Ohio
Brewers
Municipal Reform League
Ohio Brewers’ Association
Hamilton Sanouates
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Columba
Henry Haynes
Mouck's Corner
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