The Eyes of the Blind love and deceit in a blind author's life
Lydia answers a blind author Harold Sarnold’s ad and becomes his dictation partner. The arrangement deepens into love as Lydia learns of Mrs. Sarnold’s hostility and the couple’s failing marriage. Lydia leaves after confessing she is not engaged, and Sarnold reveals his sight has been ok for months. Two years later Lydia returns as Mrs. Sarnold lies dying and asks forgiveness.
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Lydia
Miss Ford
Harold Sarnold
Sarnold
Lucas Devine
New York
Mrs. Sarnold
Partridge Crash Shatters Window in Red Wing Residence
A 20 ounce partridge flew into a near ground level five by five foot window, breaking a three foot hole in one fourth inch plate glass. The bird lay dead 11 feet from the window in the living room, with most glass shards landing inside the room. Authorities speculate the bird mistook reflections for an opening.
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Red Wing
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Describes Castelnau Sons in War Toll
General de Castelnau, famed French commander, had nine sons at war start. One son at school, five fighting on the western front, and three killed.
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de Castelnau
Word From Brer Williams Reflects Rural Wisdom
A brief Norfolk era column captures Brer Williams speaking with folksy humor about life, toil, and faith. The piece echoes rural Southern outlooks and the idea of striving for a better future beyond limits.
How to Relieve Pinching in a Shoe
If a shoe pinches a certain part, place a cloth wrung from hot water over the area while the shoe is on the foot. The leather will expand and relieve pressure for a better fit.
Finish Every Day and Be Done with It Emerson Quote
A reflective daily thought urges finishing each day with what you can and letting blunders fade, commemorating what is good and fair per Emerson.
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Emerson
Quarrel Sparks Cousin Quip About Lucille Bossing
Kenneth defends himself after a quarrel with his sister claiming Lucille always bosses him. The remark mirrors a family dynamic highlighted in their domestic dispute.
Japan Names Kenrichi Oshima War Minister
Lieut. Gen. Kenrichi Oshima takes office as Japan's war minister, bringing extensive knowledge of Germany and France from years of study in both nations, well equipped for the high honor.
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Germany
France
Japan
Kenrichi Oshima
Moroccan Sultan Delights Diplomat With Timely Jest
A European diplomat visiting Morocco notes that clocks in the audience chamber stop at the sultan’s audience. The sultan smiles and says his clocks were running until the diplomat arrived, but he stopped them to avoid reminding him of time passing during the brief visit.
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Morocco
True Friend a Constant Delight
A quotation from William Ellery Channing extols true friendship as a constant delight where a friend embraces our aims as his own and shares in our devotion to them.
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William Ellery Channing
Rapid Bamboo Growth Noted in Indianapolis News
An Indianapolis News report notes bamboo can grow two feet in a day with 30 varieties observed. The smallest reaches six inches in height while the tallest can attain 150 feet.
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Indianapolis News
Indian Welfare and Protection of the Weak
The passage stresses a solemn national obligation to protect Indians from being overreached. It traces historical attempts at solving the Indian problem from extermination to segregation to Dawes severalty, noting dangers of inconsistent laws and the need for careful, properly administered individualization.
Selfish Motive Seen in Plea for Filipino Independence
The piece argues independence for the Philippines is driven by self interest and personal gain. It claims the U S has uplifted Filipinos with reforms and no taxes, while opponents seek to abandon restraint and return to past despotic conditions. The parallel is drawn to youths seeking parental autonomy.
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United States
Women With Ballot Do Not Neglect Their Homes and Babies
A public assertion links lower death rates to woman suffrage, noting New Zealand Norway and Australia among the lowest. The piece argues that in countries with female voting rights mothers influence policy to protect babies and improve living conditions, contrasting spending on babies with hogs. It claims long-standing suffrage correlates with healthier societies.
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New Zealand
Norway
Australia
United States
Low Salaries for Teachers Halt Progress of Schools
Frederick Winsor argues that underpaid amateur teachers and temporary workers stall education. He says conservative methods persist because innovating teachers leave the profession for better pay, and live teaching can’t flourish while salaries remain low.
College Education Beyond Textbooks
P G Robinson argues that college education is not only about memorized facts or prescribed courses. True education increases a man’s power by linking knowledge to life conditions, with campus life and team sports contributing as much as textbook learning.
Americans Building New Empire
American engineers and graduates are developing South American resources and uncovering mineral deposits. Central American projects also show young American engineers shaping progress. These efforts are strengthening relations between the United States and regional nations.
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South
South America
Central America
United States
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