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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
2
The fragment outlines publication details for Westcliffe Ind Civ weekly edition, including pricing and deadlines. It mentions class matter status, weekly publication on Thursdays, subscription price and advance rate, advertising rates, and obituary/poetry charges with line rates, plus a notice that all content must arrive by Wednesday noon.
The article describes Rocky Mountain flora at elevations above 10,000 feet enduring summer snow. Flowers are small and beautiful but not fragrant, rebounding after snow cover. A four petaled bloom follows melting snows above timberline near 11,500 feet. Fleas appear on thawed snow and vanish with freezing weather.
Gertrude van Pert argues in Theosophical Path that nature supplies no outer mold for character. The seed of creativity lies within each person, who must confront events and shape destiny in an endless laboratory of nature. Character endures beyond laws, temples, and civilizations as the core immortal part of man.
A Philadelphia Sunday school lesson turned into a cautionary tale about long words. A speaker, known for verbose talk, attempted to explain epitome to young children using a synonym. The exchange highlights how complex terms can confuse tender age listeners.
An immense flock of swallows darkened the Alps near the Hospice of St Bernard last winter as monks opened doors and windows to offer shelter for the small birds. The scene was noted by onlookers as the birds sought refuge from harsh weather.
A reflective passage argues that effort shapes results. When people invest themselves in work, they create value that reflects their mindset and care. The idea is that doing with the whole self transforms even simple tasks into meaningful outcomes.
A frail man complains at forty about aging and bleak thoughts. His wife counters with examples of great minds who thrived late, naming Kant Newton Beethoven and others, urging hope. He brightens and suggests a night out at the movies ending with an oyster supper.
Garrick recalled a tragic incident in Goodman's Fields where a man dropped his child from a window, causing the father to lose speech and reason. He said the memory taught him to imitate madness, shaping his portrayal in King Lear.
The article notes that water surfaces cover about three times the dry land when including lakes and inland seas. It provides figures on the oceans' surface area as approximately 127,000,000 square miles and discusses the relative extent of Earth’s water.
Excerpt from Charles Kingsley praising the inherent light in every child and the need to protect and purify the young. He argues against despising little ones, warns leaders to heed their voices, and envisions restoration of body and soul through purity and care.
Ruskin urges disciplined, purposeful labor across life and work. True effort comes from will and place, with both servant and master unified. He compares daily toil to military rigor and calls for respectful, ordered effort in feeding and sustaining society.
Frances Lady Shelley recalls her first sight of Lord Byron in 1818 at Colonel Leigh's near Newmarket. She notes his handsome looks and agreeable manner, his habit of writing The Corsair, and his temper when interrupted by Mrs. Leigh's children, while highlighting Mrs. Leigh's moral sway over him.
The article argues compulsory education elevates civic duty and treats children as valued state possessions. It traces state paternalism from schooling to home influence, urging visiting nurses, school doctors, and school lunches as logical extensions. It discusses plans to reimburse needy families for the child loaned to the state during schooling.
The article notes the University of San Marcos in Lima founded in 1553 as the oldest university in the Americas. It highlights its historic status and enduring presence in Peru’s educational landscape.
A piece praising complexion and its importance, especially for women, noting beauty as a key factor in appearance and social appeal. It discusses how good looks influence confidence and social interactions.
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