Work and pleasure in a life of wealth and toil
Bruce Barton recounts a Parable contrasting rich and poor views on work. He cites John D Brown and John D Rockefeller moving trees and crops, Henry Ford and Henry Smith loafing at home, and a Genesis reflection. The piece argues the error is equating work with servitude and says pleasure fades when endless. It cites Nero’s failed ad for new pleasures as a call to work.
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John D. Brown
John D. Rockefeller
Pocantico Hills
Henry Smith
Henry Ford
Dearborn
Adam
Garden of Eden
George Cornewall Lewis
Nero
Bruce Barton
Red Book Magazine
Financial Signs Hidden From Tommy About Brother's Return
A mother covertly prepares Tommy for news about his adored brother returning from college, delaying disclosure until after his school routine. The scene hints at family secrecy and emotional dynamics surrounding a returning relative.
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Tommy
Acid Stomach Dangers and Ferrasal Relief
Chronic indigestion constipation kidney trouble and rheumatism are linked to Acid Stomach. Ferrasal neutralizes excess acids safely and effectively. If the first box fails to satisfy your druggist will refund your money. Buy a box today from your druggist.
Surprise Return Reveals Hidden Brother
In a tense scene, an elder is concealed in the pantry while Tom detects a looming surprise. The elder’s absence ends as Tom intuits a return, claiming his bank will no longer rattle. The exchange hints at a dramatic family secret and a resolved tension.
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Tommy
Business sense applies to all walks of life
The piece argues that business ability is needed in politics churches and schools and that financial sense should guide public and private institutions. It emphasizes prudent budgeting in churches and better funding for schools and urges readers to apply business judgment everywhere without overdoing it at home. It ends with an ad note for Pierce's Cafe offering monthly magazines.
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Collier’s
For Sale Fulgrum Seed Oats Free From Johnson Grass
For sale Fulgrum seed oats free from Johnson grass offered by Bryant King. Distant location or contact details are limited in readable text.
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Bryant King
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Dyer & Jones
Pierce
George German
Johnson
Mary Hestand
Spruce Street
W. Main Street
P. J. Pierce
Kimbell Milling Company
Albert Vestal
Graves
Gillett
North Crockett Street
Sherman
Texas
P. A. Short
International Stocking Mills
Norristown
Patz
Grove
Lively’s
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