Confucius on Fathers Teaching Duties to Sons
A maxim attributed to Confucius states that a father who fails to teach his son his duties bears equal guilt with the son who neglects them.
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Confucius
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1939
Page
4
Observations on Big Business and Political Corruption
In June 1939 reflections challenge the notion that Big Business is inherently oppressive. The piece argues that hate harms society, notes interdependence of agriculture, labor, and business, and cites prosecutions of stock exchange figures and politicians to illustrate widespread corruption. It urges cautious trust in political management.
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You
New York
Stock Exchange
Whitney
Sing Sing
Capones
Kelleys
James J Hines
New York City
Tom
Sticks
United States
Congress
Tamany
Illinois
Bic
Chicago
Ross Pendergast
Kansas City
Economic vision of labor income and peace move proposal
The speaker argues eight million workers at three dollars a day could generate seven billion two hundred million dollars in annual earned income, while unemployment causes a fifteen billion dollar shortfall. They advocate a shift from borrowing to boosting labor and urge cooperation among agriculture, labor and industry, warning that oppressors should be brought to judgment.
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United States
Picketing at Whiskey Club Draws Early Signatures
The picketing system started yesterday by the whiskey club proves effective with Ed Hanson Jack Westphal J E Lemmon and Harold Johnson signing on the dotted line shortly after the picketers arrived.
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Whiskey Club
Ed Hanson
Jack Westphal
J. E. Lemmon
Harold Johnson
Secret Thoughts Spark Question of Arrest
A humorous local note quips about privacy and thought secrecy asking whether hidden thoughts would lead to arrest, referencing a young man named Jimmy Knaus and a wit from the W. O. Office Grouch.
Moments In History Horace Greeley Eats? Forgetful Editor Tales
A visitor to Horace Greeley's office overheard the famed editor ask several staffers if he had dinner, each replying that he had not. Greeley then left, hat in hand, seemingly unaware he had skipped meals.
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Horace Greeley
Greeley
Jonas
John
Tom
Mr Greeley
Wildcat stocks tempt neighbor in rhyme tale
A neighbor hears a rhymed caution about a salesman pushing wildcat stocks. The narrator hints at suspicion while recounting a folk verse warning that the fool kept rocks in a strong box only to be stripped by a compelling sales pitch.
Growing Old Poem About Timeless Beauty
A poem expresses the wish to grow lovely with age through images of laces ivory gold and silks while noting healing in old trees and glamour of aging streets. The speaker questions why they cannot grow lovely as time passes.
Steady Legal Driving Matches Aggressive Speed In City Travel
The article argues that careful legal driving covers nearly as much ground as fast drivers who rush between lights. It notes that impatience at red lights yields little gain and that steady pace avoids increased danger and delays, especially in cities with frequent signals. Contributed by Mrs A J M.
Mrs M Sprague Visits at W Davidson Home in Crawfordsville
Mrs. Minnie Sprague of Omaha Nebr visits at the home of her brother W P Davidson in Crawfordsville. The visit includes other local relatives and friends with social events noted during the Sabbath. Virgini a Miller Haworth to wed Paul Haworth listed in invitations.
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Crawfordsville
Minnie Sprague
Omaha
Nebr
R. Gallagher
Washington
W. P. Davidson
C. C. Moorhead
McCleary
Gallagher
Jeff Taylor
Mt. Pleasant
Charles Edwards
Smile Through the Day Despite Grouchy Mood
A short urges readers to set aside sour moods and greet the day with a smile. It argues grouchiness wastes effort and won’t ease pain or fix troubles, urging productive work and a positive attitude.
Bit of Advice About Speaking and Thinking
A clipped saying warns not to speak in haste before thinking. The fragment notes caution in mixing impulse with judgment and suggests waiting until the brain processes are ready. The source text appears as a stray quote and lacks a clear event or context.
Not Bad Mr Hoover Angling at Kennebago Lake
Former U.S. president is pictured with a limit of square tail trout after a day's fishing at Kennebago Lake in Maine.
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Herbert Hoover
The
United States
Kennebago Lake
Maine
Attractive Golfing Outfit Story for Summer Wear
A fashion note outlines sporty summer wear for athletes. Anne Shirley models a ribbed knit sweater with a navy wool skirt in a parti color ensemble suitable for golf and gentle summer activities.
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Anne Shirley
Kalona Sets August 17 Homecoming Day Committees
Kalona Community club meets to set August 17 for annual Homecoming. Committee chairs include H V Snodgrass program Everett Teets parade T V Knerr grounds Virgil Hoehstetter concessions Tom James Kittenball Vernon Beck sports Willis Witmer band and Weller Snyder day chair. Also reports visitors from Minneapolis and Iowa summer residents and a first band concert announced.
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Dorothy Hender
Kalona
Kalona Community Club
H. V. Snodgrass
Everett Teets
Knerr
Virgil Hoehstetter
Tom James
Vernon Beck
Willis Witmer
Weller Snyder
Minneapolis
Ray Johnson
Roy Miller
Alvin Kepler
Earl
Lydia Hersberger
University of Iowa
C. E. Hershberger
J. Michum
Teachers Demonstrate Departments At Event
Friday evening drew a good crowd as Mrs. Adah Hillis Mrs. S Peterson Mrs. Marie Herner Mrs. Lawrence Ruggs and Virginia Peterseim showcased their departments. Awards were given to 57 children for perfect attendance.
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Adah Hillis
S. Peterson
Marie Herner
Lawrence Ruggs
Virginia Peterseim
Gothic Architecture Features and Structural Elements
The text explains Gothic architecture as built with intersecting ribs and buttresses that counteract thrusts, contrasting with Romanesque thick walls. It highlights the bone-like skeleton of piers and arches, and notes the prevalence of buttresses, flying buttresses, and the pointed arch in Gothic design.
Whalers Gave Land to UV 8
United States bases sovereignty claims over South Pacific islands on whalers records from 25 islands between 1818 and 1828.
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United States
South Pacific
Plowshares Theme Echoes in Ancient Metalwork Proverb
A historical note highlights a saying that tools of war can be repurposed for peaceful work. The proverb uses metalcraft imagery to urge transformation of violence into constructive effort.
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