Steps of Development in American Democracy Lecture
Dr M Laughlin reviews early democratic ideas from James Otis to the constitution. He argues democracy requires universal happiness under a representative framework and that the constitutional convention and Revolution democratized politics rather than fully democratic. The third lecture is today at 5 pm in the college chapel with follow ups next week.
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McLaughlin
James Otis
America
Otis
College
Care of the Telephone Inexpensive Sterilizing Cover Suggestion
The telephone is a germ harbor and needs regular cleaning. Wash the receiver with alcohol as needed and protect it with a leather or cloth cover stitched around the edge and tied with a ribbon or elastic to keep dust away from the transmitter.
Well Described Youthful Auntie Quote Reflected
A passage reflects on aging and youth with Ruth calling a woman “Aunty” who looks young in back but old in front. The reflection contrasts happiness, wisdom, and value beyond material gain. It hints at the value of faith and love as steady lamps for aiding friends.
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Ruth
Chicago Tribune
Eucalyptus Timber Outgrows Cedar For Pole Size
A report comparing timber trees notes that cedar takes over a century to reach useful pole size while eucalyptus grows faster reaching larger sizes in about 30 years and offers comparable durability.
Do It Aristotle Said Learn by Doing
Quoted reflection on learning through action and applying effort to both good and practical tasks. The text emphasizes practice as the path to understanding and achievement.
How to treat cereal smuts with formaldehyde and copper sulfate
A bulletin explains formaldehyde works better than copper sulfate for grain smuts and costs one sixth as much. Forty percent formaldehyde mixed at one pint per 40 gallons of water is used by sprinkling if grain is clean. removal of smut balls by a fan mill improves results. Not all smuts are controlled. corn smut and loose smut in wheat and barley resist this method.
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United States Department of Agriculture
James Goodkin
Colorado Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Colorado
National Crop Improvement Service
Aid for Serbia Drives Doctor Donations
A Life magazine excerpt urges quick contributions to the American Women's Hospitals mission in Serbia. Two mobile hospital units with staff and supplies would roam epidemic areas to treat civilians and soldiers, while preserving health standards and delivering medicines. Donations are directed to Dr. Kate C. Mead, Dr. S. Mary Ives, or Dr. Jessie Fisher in Middletown.
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Serbia
Near East
Kate C. Mead
S. Mary Ives
Jessie Fisher
Middletown
Church Organist At 16 Advances In Verse
Viola Langelier, aged fifteen, is described as one of the country’s gifted young organists. Her early talent and church roles mark a notable rise among young musicians in the region.
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Viola Langelier
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Lydda
Joppa
Peter
Aeneas
Patsy
Tabitha
Simon
Aristotle
Smuts
Meech & Stoddard, Inc. Flour Distributors
California
Welsbach
J. Mittelman’s
J. Mittelman
Mittelman
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