Civilizing Influence of Music on Man by Nathan Haskell Doyle
Nathan Haskell Doyle argues music guides emotions and morals, recalling ancient modes and modern bars, praising music as a civilizing force. He lists seven virtues and seven deadly sins, noting music can spur pride or lust yet ultimately strengthens prudence and fortitude while seeking self control and mutual respect.
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Man
Nathan Haskell Dole
Culver
Fraucisiea
Odysseus
Squirrels Do Not Prove Winters Predictable Says Park Official
R Preston Bradley cites C C Laney Rochester official and observes that nut gathering by squirrels is not a reliable winter predictor. He notes squirrels harvest greens and bury nuts without returning, leaving caches to be forgotten each spring during park cleanups.
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C. C. Laney
Rochester
Little Jack Horner
General Standard of Honesty Raised By Mason Chicago
Robert W. Mason argues that public sentiment now discourages crooked behavior and favors honesty. He contends moral fortitude and social norms steadily improve with time and experience, reducing recurring deceit in business as trust grows.
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Robert W. Mason
Chicago
Idle Gossip Drives Doomed Marriage Says Gossiping Voice
Fragmentary chatter blames idle family rumors for sparking bitter quarrels and eventual divorce. A purported courtly confidant laments how gossip-fueled tensions erode trust, leaving couples to drift apart despite attempts at reconciliation.
Prize proposal shifts youth farm prizes toward practical training
The Department of Agriculture urges replacing Washington trips with a year of practical training at an agricultural college or a related program for top Corn Club and Canning Club winners. If eligible, winners may enter state programs or agricultural high schools, with shorter courses offered to county champions. Cash prizes are discouraged in favor of tangible agricultural experiences and equipment. A Memphis example shows prize winners housed on fairgrounds and guided through farm implements, seeds, and livestock exhibits to gain concrete farming knowledge.
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Washington
D. C
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural College
Willie P. Brown
Arkansas Corn Club
Arkansas
Corn Club
Bankers’ Association
Canning Clubs
Audh Eoanes
Agricultural and Mechanical
Euibe
Lineivea
Afteca
Home Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce Hate
Memphis
Tenn
Tennessee
Mississippi
Euton
Uytate
Admiral Dewey Attacked by Germany's Leading Naval Writer
German naval writer Herlin-Count Reventlow, in Deutsche Tages Zeitung, criticizes Admiral Dewey’s Manila charter tale in his reminiscences. He calls Dewey’s recounting of his liaison with Admiral Von Diederich as troubling and questions the claim that Americans fired across the bow of the German frigate Cormoran to remind the German admiral.
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Couns Reventlow
Admiral Dewey
von Diedericha
Man's Glass Eye Explosion Horrifies Onlookers
Aastie Tet Arthur F Minkole suffered a bizarre accident when his glass eye exploded while seated at a table. Fragments lodged in his face. he was rushed to a court and surgeons removed several pieces, restoring his remaining vision.
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Aastie
Arthur F Minkole
Ao Courts
Young Old Men's groups urged to aid elderly workers
Washington receives a letter from George W. Crossett, 78, honorary president of Cleveland's Young Old Men's association, asking for nationwide clubs to help gray haired workers find work. He cites men denied hearings for being old and urges the Federal Commission on Industrial Relations to encourage initiatives in cities.
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Washington
J. Borden Harriman
Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
George W. Crousett
Young Old Men's Association of
Cleveland
Mr. Crossett
Cleveland Association
Tide uncovers agate beds on Oregon coast
Newport residents report an unusual winter surge of exposed agate beds along the beach. Hundreds searchers, including A W Peters and KF Furvieh of Loghpurt, work from Nye creek to Castle Hook as southeast winds erode sand revealing agate bearing gravel.
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Newport
W. Peters
KF Furvieh
Loghpurt
Nye Creek
Castle Hook
Be one now and act with honor in all deeds
A motivational prose urging immediate action to achieve triumph and integrity. It warns against procrastination and vanity, insisting that earning fame and happiness comes from present effort and honest treatment of others. It emphasizes telling loved ones how you feel and avoiding betrayal.
Candid Opinion on Cheerful Disposition and Values
A fragmentary opinion piece jokes about a cheerful nature bringing rewards and references to porcelain bathtubs in heaven. It hints at wit, honesty, and the role of ambition in life, noting some relish mischief and the lure of material desires. The text reflects a dated, satirical voice.
What He Asked For Play Dialogue About Authenticity
An angry manager accuses a actor of submitting a flawed play in which the villain marries the heroine and the hero suffers. The playwright defends the piece, saying it was meant to be true to life.
Morning Reflections On Waking And Will To Rise
A light exchange contrasts two awakenings. One narrator celebrates another day of life while the other groans at the need to rise. The playful contrast hints at mood and outlook each morning.
Fragmentary Excerpt Reflects Names and Phrases from Civil Talk
A garbled OCR passage presents scattered quotes and names including Budapes t Janko Punk Provert and A Reesor. Dialog snippets mention lawyers, justice, and family pride with fragmented lines about America and military service. The text reads as a collage of mid century dialogue and proverb like echoes.
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Soot Morrison
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Gassipe
Ulm
Wadier
Owen
France
Mme. Malet
Poincare
Malet
U. & Department of Agriculture
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Calle
Admiral George Dewey
Oregon Beach
Beaver
Che Otte Howland
Alterney
Borescem Janko
Budapest
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