Fragmented reflection on time and future lessons
A fragmented note reflects on lessons learned from the past and the inevitability of time. It contrasts memory with future possibilities and hints at growth through experience. The fragment emphasizes introspection and the idea that lessons persist beyond changing circumstances.
The Reason Bayer Aspirin Works So Fast
An old advertising piece explains how Bayer Aspirin tablets disintegrate quickly in water and begin relieving headache and other pains within minutes. It touts inexpensive 15 cent a dozen tablets, recommending taking two with water and repeating as needed for quick relief.
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Others Excellences We Should Allow Modal Opinion
A brief reflection on humility and fairness in discourse. The text argues that recognizing others' excellences helps preserve modesty about our own. It suggests restraint in self-praise and encourages valuing diverse achievements over personal vanity.
Laugh Each Day Quote Resolved with Chamfort Line
A short quotation attributed to Chamfort about laughter, asserting no day is wasted without laughter. The readable fragment presents a moral about humor as a daily virtue and personal joy.
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Chamfort
Joe Miller the Jester Who Never Joked
The article details how Joe Miller, famed English comedian of the 18th century, died in 1738 and left a widow with only memories. Publisher T Read hired John Mottley to compile jokes, producing Joe Miller’s Jests and turning Miller’s name into a synonym for joke, though Miller himself never joked and failed to understand humor.
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Hoaxes and humor in 19th century journalism reveal Mark Twain
A long passage recounts hoaxes tied to antiquarian notes and a famed Nevada gold boom. It notes an editor duped by an inscription hoax from Queen Victoria Street, plus a sensational Nevada massacre story that Twain later admitted was fake, highlighting press gullibility and the era’s appetite for sensational frontier tales.
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Hollywood Moves and Misfits in 1930s Star Parade
In a busy industry roundup stars switch gears from heavy dramas to light comedies at Hal Roach and Warner studios. Ronald Colman, Myrna Loy, Carole Lombard, Constance Bennett, and Bill Powell influence playful projects while Sylvia Sidney Henry Fonda Elis a Landi plan returns to films. Frankie quotes touch on drafts for Graustark and Freshman Follies with radio crossovers and Disney vetoes. Olivia de Havilland leads Robin Hood casting as Paul Musi and wife plan a six month world cruise per Western Newspaper Union.
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Ronnie
Bill Powell
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Carole Lombard
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Hollywood
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Henry Fonda
Elissa Landi
Frederic March
New York
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Minnie Mouse
Minnie
Alice Faye
Universal Studio
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Robin Hood
Errol Flynn
Paul Musi
Western Newspaper Union
A New Life in Christ Titus Lesson for October 24
The church lesson summarizes Paul’s letter to Titus stressing three focuses: church order sound doctrine and holy living. It explains lostness by nature saved by grace and living as witnesses through meekness and good works. It urges believers to submit to rulers, be kind to all, and avoid foolish unprofitable conduct.
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Knowledge and Ignorance by Holmes
A reflective essay explores the boundary between knowledge and ignorance, emphasizing that true learning includes recognizing what remains unknown and where certainty ends. The piece cites Holmes as an influential voice in framing epistemic humility.
Justice as Idea and Rule in Human Nature
The quotation presents justice as divinely grounded and humanly binding. It frames justice as God’s idea, a universal deal among mankind, and a norm of conduct inherent in human nature, attributed to Theodore Parker.
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Theodore Parker
The Test of Truth in a Time of Hope
A short piece extols truth as a liberating force that brings freedom joy and encouragement. It argues honesty fosters joy and community resilience, urging readers to seek sincere conduct and steadfast integrity amid turmoil.
Wool Is Going Places with Sew-Your-Own Patterns
Smart-women clamor for wool outfits for work play and church. Sew-Your-Own offers three new models with slim lines and hairline precision cuts. Patterns 1375 1302 1382 cover sizes 12 to 48 with yardage details and color options. Send orders to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Chicago Ill. 15 cent patterns, Barbara Bell catalog.
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Wise and Otherwise witty quips from a bygone column
A collection of aphorisms and witticisms on love fishing cooking and social tells. A humorous tone contrasts appearances with reality as clever lines poke at manners and misperceptions.
Room for Courtesy Noted in Brief Quotation
A short reflective item presents Emerson’s line about courtesy as enduring advice for daily life. It frames courtesy as a lasting, universal value.
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