The Fundamental Need Is Kindness
Dr Frank Crane argues kindness is humanitys core need and tests it through historical anecdotes. He cites a private soldier in Charles Is execution and Leonardo da Vincis mercy to fish as proofs that true character rests on daily acts of kindness. Lincoln's mother urged Abe to be kind, linking greatness to gentleness.
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Ryone
Amie
Charles I
England
Leonardo da Vinci
Pythagoras
Lincoln
Frontier
Little Abe
Co-operative Program of
Southern Baptist
Mr. Hurst
A. J. Greene
I. G. Greer
Smith says he should not be in governor race
Buffalo August 18 Governor Alfred E Smith said he would campaign for any Democrat if asked but cannot again run for governor. Local leaders urged a run toward the presidency, while Smith cited personal strain and desire to rest, expressing loyalty to the party but asking for consideration.
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Smith
Buffalo
N. Y
Alfred E. Smith
Norman E. Mack
Democratic Party
Niagra Falls
Progress program from The Democrat on August 19 1926
Development of the American Legion Park with amusements and a bathing pool. A community building for civic groups. Improved telephone system with telegraphic communication. Adequate street lighting. Immediate formation of a volunteer fire company. Building restrictions in the business district. City planning in new developments under supervision of an engineer.
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American Legion Park
Quiet Pigpen and the New York Subway Strike
A quiet pigpen summary notes that workers faced seven day weeks for $38 in New York. When wages rise people avoid discontent while the subway strike shows forceful company action and limited sympathy. The piece argues men cannot win strikes without broad support.
Clemenceau on the U.S. A debt stance and praise
The former French premier Clemenceau criticizes U S attitude toward war debts in a letter to President Coolidge. He recalls 1917 19 support noting 5 million tons of food and 5 million tons of war material aided France and helped sustain its army. He contrasts past gratitude with later harsh views, quipping of Uncle Sam as Uncle Shylock.
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Clemenceau
United States
Painting the Lily by James J. Montague
The poem laments scientists attempting to make fireflies glow steadily. It favors natural wonder over artificial enhancement and argues for preserving the lightning bug in freedom. The speaker values simple evening quiet and warns against experimental tinkering.
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James J. Montague
Rest is the true antidote for overworked nerves
Dr Gaines argues rest is superior to medicines for nerve fatigue. He cites biblical peace as the ideal, warning that without rest disaster can follow when the mind and body are overtaxed in hurried modern life.
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Josh
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Sn York Subway
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Uncle Sam
Uncle Shylock
John Joseph Gaines, M. D
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Lord Baltimore
Lord Baltimore Paer
Boone Drug CO
Rexall
Cove Creek Baptist Church
R. C. Eggers
W. S. Farthing
L. C. Wilson
W. F. Sherwood
F. M. Huggins
D. C
W. Swift
W. S. Barnett
Hickory
G. W. Trivette
Broadway Theatre
the Hopkins Brothers
al, Joe, Elmer and
John
Charlie Bowman
Tenn
Middle Atlantic
Fiddler
Elvis Alderman
the Fiddlin
Watauga Post American Legion
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World War Veterans
Gee
Pastime Theatre
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