Think For Yourself The Edison Plackard Lesson
John Blake argues that most people avoid thinking and rely on secondhand beliefs. He urges persistent self directed thought to advance education, uncover truth, and gain progress. Thought sharpens intellect, reveals unseen beauties, and separates the influential from the trivial.
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Thomas A. Edison
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Doing Their Best On The Farm Eggs Folly
A city visiting niece asks for eggs and the aunt notes hens scratch hard but fail to find any. The advertisement hails Fisk Mason Cord and General tires as top market options, priced unusually low with guaranteed service. R. S. Morehead.
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Reform of Roxana reveals a curious tale of jealousy and pardon
A 1920 tale follows Roxana a coquettish wife who teases suitor Dick the faithful. When Dick hides a satchel of materials for a salt Roxana injudiciously unpacks it discovering it is legal evidence not a scandalous garment. She learns patience and vows reform as Dick returns home with unopened letters and affection.
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Blushing: An involuntary physical expression of emotion
The passage explains blushing as an involuntary response driven by the link between facial nerves and capillaries. It notes that attempting to restrain blushing increases it, and that focusing attention on the face triggers the nerves, causing blood to rush to facial vessels and potential mental confusion during intense blushing.
Heartburn Relief Ad Promotes Herbine Dose
An old advertisement touts Herbine for quick relief from heartburn or indigestion. It claims to relieve distress instantly and send fermented food into the bowels, leaving the user feeling better immediately. Price is 60 cents, sold by Dyer and Jones druggists.
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Denison Herald ad offer for daily delivery
An advertisement for the Denison Herald offering daily delivery for 50 cents per month. It promotes Associated Press News Sunday comic section and other features, and names Guy Stedham as the agent.
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Associated Press News
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Human Frailty Reflected in Farm Advice Tale
In the Washington Star excerpt, Farmer Countessel recalls a town episode where Josh was duped by a confidence man. The father uses the memory to test Josh’s humility and generosity as he considers farm mistakes and guidance on better management.
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