The Last Debt Emerson Quote
A compact excerpt presents Emerson on debt and prosperity. It argues that all benefits incur a tax and true greatness lies in giving, not receiving.
21 Dec 1910
Page 1
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Newspaper
Willmar Tribune
Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1910
Page
1
A compact excerpt presents Emerson on debt and prosperity. It argues that all benefits incur a tax and true greatness lies in giving, not receiving.
Dusty Minnesota roads greet Christmas as the Atwater Creamery reincorporates and Willmar schools close for the holidays. Local notices include church services, confirmations, public figures traveling to St Paul and Water town, leadership changes at Belgrade Tribune, and a murder mystery near Hutchinson.
A reflective quote condemns habitual selfishness that awakens temper and insensitivity to the fortunes of fellow creatures. The passage argues people are part of the same nature and share a common fate and responsibility.
Publisher notes the first installment of the novelized Fortune Hunter by Louis Vance from Winchell Smith will appear next week. It promises a gripping tale of Broadway life and reform of a former star who was briefly down but not bad at heart. Also in this issue Reminiscences from My Trip Abroad by Albert Gilbertson appears, detailing England and Scandinavia.
Local society notes list Christmas guests including Mr. and Mrs. F K Brown and Miss Nina Brown from Benson to visit Mr. and Mrs. G H Sherwood, plus others from Algoma Warren and Minneapolis. A surprise purse supported Rev Edgren and family at Oak Park church. The second basketball game shows Seminary defeating City 42 to 14 with Pederson and Johnson leading scorers.
Miss Florence Peterson hosts the bachelor girls as Hjalmar Swenson visits the school Monday. The Sophomore class play drew a large crowd, earned about sixty dollars, and pleased all. Friday off for Christmas, literary program moved to Thursday afternoon at 1:30. A sectional social in District 68 at No. 63 raised 21 dollars for the school treasury. Willmar Post Office Christmas hours listed. Mrs Marlow visits Granite Falls and Branton family plans to Minneapolis for holidays. Dr Branton to join for Christmas.
Parishioners and a few guests surprised Rev. Father McDevitt at his home Friday evening presenting a mahogany and leather rocker. D. W. McLaughlin made the presentation, Father McDevitt expressed thanks, and ladies served refreshments. Willmar Stores Offer Holiday Display
Christmas plans and travel fill Willmar area society notes with numerous residents visiting relatives in Spicer Hancock Benson Nashua and Sioux City. Local engagements include a marriage and a lodge election plus a probate sanity ruling and a Christmas sale at the M E church.
A listing of local business ads featured in this issue for Christmas shoppers. Highlights include Anderson Bros Co, Carlson Bros & Frost, Davidson William, First National Bank, Ladies Store The, New London Milling Co, Palm's Ideal Bakery, Peterson Andrew, Progress The, and Willmar Hardware Co among others scattered across pages 2,3,6,7,11,12,13,14,16 and 27.
A roundup of holiday worship plans from Presbyterian to Norwegian Lutheran groups, detailing Christmas Day masses, morning prayers, Sunday School events, Christmas trees, and special music across St Luke’s Episcopal St Mary’s Catholic Swedish mission and other churches.
A compact moral reflection on peace through performing small duties. The author notes that even the smallest tasks done for our Father bring temporary rest and healthful relief, more than grand pleasures from any other source.
Local residents and guests arrive for Christmas season in Willmar. Notables include Peter Raspas from Lake Lillian, Esther Rodlin visiting Minneapolis, students from the U and Johnson School of Music, and relatives from Minneapolis and Wisconsin planning holiday gatherings. Various travel from Denver, Oberlin, Menominee, Decorah, Albert Lea, Monticello, Chippewa Falls, and Norway Lake noted.
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