Mercy Unknown to Nature Life Hard and Cruel for All Creatures
Summary of Theodore Roosevelt's critique that nature is merciless, with examples from winter birds and insects. The piece contrasts sentimental views of nature with the harsh realities of life, referencing primitive tribes and a Malay camphor belief, including the camphor language as a cultural note.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Scribners
Mathew Arnold
Earth
Camphor Tongue Used by Workmen on Malay Camphor Trees
In Johore on the Malay peninsula a strange tongue named Pantamg Kapor or camphor language is used by natives while gathering camphor. The language serves a curious purpose tied to the work and labor conditions among Malay workers.
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Risan
Harper’s Weekly
Johore
Malay Peninsula
Piano Contest Contestants Led by Ethel Smith and Nola Rose
Friday night totals reported by F. O. Elson list contestants in a piano contest with scores for Ethel Smith 90 365 Nola Rose 88 455 Estella Booth 82 270 Mary Lamasters 43 295 Fern Hinton 33 045 Hazel Womack 25 360 Lula Davis 17 385 Roxie Wharton 16 125 Tessie Summers 14 645 Crystal Scobee 11 750 Floy Jones 9 4007 Francis Triplett 7 110 Olive Walker 3 760. The People’s Cash Store notes the growing interest and encourages participation.
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F. O. Elson
Ethel Smith
Nola Rose
Estella Booth
Mary Lamasters
Fern Hinton
Hazel Womack
Lula Davis
Roxie Wharton
Tessie Summers
Crystal Scobee
Floy Jones
Francis Triplett
Olive Walker
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Offer Refund
Two thirds of a bottle guarantees money back if not satisfied. The tablets cleanse and invigorate the stomach aid digestion regulate the bowels. A trial promises improved health and wellbeing. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Red Cross Purchases Quality K For Donation Drive
A Red Cross effort purchases K at quality level to maximize donation impact. Organizers emphasize reliability and value as the program seeks broad community support and efficient distribution.
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The
Red Cross
Local Notes Highlight Farming, Baseball and Birth in Low Ground
Tobe Spilkins reports Aunt Aimelia Law son funeral sermon at the church. Farmers report corn in low bottoms being planted and fields for wheat and oats promising. A ten-pound boy welcomed at Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Houghton. Low Ground baseball team undefeated this season with wins over Worthington and Graysville. Pitchers Etichohe Smith Ben Cassady Owens strong in two-game stretch.
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Tobe Spilkins
Carm
Worthington
Graysville
Etichohe Smith
Ben Cassady
Owens
Kidney Remedy Warns of Hereditary Disease
C J Budlong of Washington D C says he suffered kidney trouble this disease being hereditary in his family. He took four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy and now considers himself cured. He warns others not to neglect treatment until it is too late.
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C.J. Budlong
Washington, R.C
Foley
Noah Martin
June Sale of Straw Mattings at Discounted Prices
Advertises a June sale offering Japanese straw matting in various patterns and colors at reduced prices. Includes cotton warp mats, plate matting, plain matting, and small room rugs with value descriptions and sale prices ranging up to 3.50. Distinct items include multi color patterns, red and green combinations, and natural straw tones.
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Womens High
Longing for the country visits turn tense at Nordines
Fi describes a planned unannounced visit to Carol Nordine, tensions rise over garden work and a maid, with petty conflicts about opening plant coverings and lingering winter cold. After Thora leaves, the narrator packs to return home as snow falls and Carol laments lilies and roses.
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Nordines
Carol
Tom
Howe
E.rol
Nadine
Thora
Alice
Capel
Joy Ride and Grumpy Manager in Office Romance
A chatty office tale follows Nita and a companion as they recount Miss Greer’s afternoon ride with Miss Greer to her home after a day of illness. Mr Dillingworth, a grumpy manager, arranges a luxury car and pays for a taxi after a misidentification by the president’s visitors, prompting remorse and a vow to stay professional.
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Dillingworth
Isa
Don
Nita
Miss Greer
Dillingwo
Sherndan Road
Dlgworth
Freensine
Universal Co
Officoy
la Shore
Dillworth
Lake Micygan
Mr Appleton
Universal Coupany
Houaine
Dillingwor
Dewey on Science Overriding Words in Education
John Dewey argues that mankind has been ruled by things and words, but recent history favors securing life through scientific education. He warns that without mastering things through science, people remain slaves to them and misled by verbal rhetoric. He insists science will gradually replace literature as the driving force for progress.
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John Dewey
Sleeve diplomacy sparks mixed reactions among officials
Commentators debate a proposed sleeve diplomacy approach with mixed approval. Officials note potential gains in outreach but warn of misinterpretation and limited impact.
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