Uncommon Sense on Progress From Dark Ages to 1927
John Blake argues that modern society advances beyond past glories, noting reduced war risk, better education and medical care, lower labor hours, higher wages, less superstition, and improved opportunities. He contrasts medieval hardship with today's opportunities and calls this the best age yet.
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Cracks at the Crowd by Claud Callan
A reflective column on aging and family life. The narrator contrasts old and young habits, notes softened resentments after years, and offers advice on gentle parenting and courteous obedience within a domestic setting.
Solomon's wisdom cited in betting remark
In a playful exchange, Mrs. Torkins praises Solomon's extraordinary wisdom while noting he never bet on horse racing, despite spending money freely. The dialogue contrasts prudent judgment with apparent indulgence in spending.
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The Young and the Old Echoes of Youthful Bravado
A narrator recalls youthful exuberance with stunts and feasting then confronts aging with bravado as a gray haired figure warns of time passing. The piece contrasts gleeful youth with grim aging, hinting at consequences for vanity and the future.
I Will Not Be Poor Again Says Old Prodigal
A speaker recounts his downward path from hoarding wealth to selfishly starving his family to save for old age. He recalls denying beggars cash, forcing his wife to do chores, and sending children to toil while he saved, until money bought him comfort in rusty clothes and manly pride.
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Judd Lewis
Travels of a Housefly Evidence of Long Journeys
United States Bureau of Entomology experiments in Texas show houseflies can travel five to six miles in twenty four hours. About 234000 flies of various species were trapped dusted with chalk and released near baited traps to test movement. The tests indicate houseflies may cover over six miles in under a day.
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Texas
New York Times
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Praised
Honored for lifetime work Dr R V Pierce gained fame for pure herbal remedies that remain best sellers. The Golden Medical Discovery is billed as a stomach alterative that enriches the blood and clears the skin. It is available in liquid or tablet forms with a 10 cent trial kit offered by Dr. Pierce Buffalo NY and free advice.
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