La Follette remembered as bold reformer and critic
Obituary and tribute discuss Senator Robert M. La Follette as a colorful figure who challenged the political order, inspired reform, and unsettled both major parties. The piece notes his courage, influence on public debate, and the value of pursuing scientific knowledge as a universal good.
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The Polar Quest and Its Price
A reprint discusses Roald Amundsen’s polar voyage from Spitzbergen, noting the near month of silence and debates over whether the risks and costs of polar exploration are justified by the scientific gains. Amundsen argues exploration serves greater purposes beyond immediate practical gains.
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A Fitting Name Change for Grundy Center Monterey County Seat
The Grundy Register endorses renaming Grundy Center to Monterey to honor late author Herbert Quick. Quick’s novels The Vandemark’s Folly and The Hawkeye reference Grundy County, and Monterey Center would memorialize his boyhood home. The move would boost publicity and link the town to influential American literature. Warren Stone’s Labor Legacy Celebrated Upon His Death in Cleveland. The Davenport Democrat notes Stone’s belief that labor and capital can cooperate, praising his lesson that thrift guides workers toward capital and mutual gains.
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Coolidge Wears Woull
Rock Rapids Review notes the president’s looks do not match predecessors but his intellect and actions reveal a strong head. The Boone News-Republican comments on 11 percent postage stamps deceiving prices and urging color changes. The Sioux City Journal argues dry law may create new criminals while pushing others to cleaner methods.
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Abe Martin Quote On Payment And Vault Refix
Abe Martin notes a shift from party awkwardness to a claim that seven kin returned to the vault without hitting the sides. Nugent remarks that France is a rough parallel to an unpaying arrangement and no one pays anyone.
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Odor myths and skin chemistry from Dr Brady column
In this Health Service column Dr William Brady discusses the idea that body odors reveal health, notes odors are unreliable in diagnosis, explains sebum and sweat composition, and argues skin excretion is minimal. He answers baby weaning questions and outlines neuritis causes, inviting letters with stamped envelopes for replies.
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Friendship and ritual in an intercity Masonic visit
Andrew recalls hosting visiting brethren for a degree ceremony. The guests are honored, given meals and hotel costs, and introduced at the meeting. The talk covers fraternal visits, customs, and the aim of strengthening Brotherhood and intercity amity.
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Meeting Overruns as Crew Struggles to Respond
The dialogue describes a late meeting ending around 11 o clock. Frustration grows as participants complain about slow progress and repetitive explanations. One person jokes about throwing a magazine if asked why again, highlighting exhaustion and dissatisfaction.
Uncle Wiggily and Burdock Burrs
In Woodland a sunny day finds Uncle Wiggily Longears, Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, and a crowd of rabbit children reluctant to go to school. Mrs Longeara urges punctuality as the scene sets for a playful woodland tale.
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Adventuring Plan Sparks School Day Escape
In a playful scene, Wizzie and Weezie plot an after school adventure while Jingle and Jangle long for time off. Mr Longears reassures, encouraging a post class outing as Pupils push to skip the remaining lessons and seek excitement.
Weazie and Wizzie Run From School in Woods Adventure
The two rabbits WeezIe and Wizzie abandon school for outdoors. They get muddy fall into a brook and are covered with burrs from burdock plants. Uncle Wiggily helps remove mud and burrs, revealing their true identity, and they vow never to skip school again.
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Burroughs Nature Club Notes by MCQuighton MLFelin
Readers submit questions on nature topics from Mississippi winters and get answers in Nature Notes. Earlier columns explain moisture in wood, whale blood loss from wounds, and resin versus rosin distinctions with concise science-minded responses.
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