Candied Seas and Merchant Dreams in Masefield Poem
Poet John Masefield describes a ship from Nineveh via Ophir to Palestine carrying cargoes of tvar y animals sandalwood and precious stones. A Spanish galleon from the tropics brings diamonds rubies amethysts topazes cinnamon and gold. A British coaster fights a March Channel with Tyne coal hogs rails lead firewood ironware and tin trays.
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A Good Watch Outshines a Good Dog in Value
A comparison extols a watch over a dog for reliability energy efficiency and indispensability. The author notes a watch winds once daily stays accurate and is rarely pawed for loans, while a dog requires food and is less dependable. The piece ends with a friend recovering a fine chronometer and feeling joy.
Gratitude for Beautiful Homes and Community Good Will
The author asks readers to consider showing gratitude to the owners of beautiful homes. They note how these houses inspire pride when admired by neighbors and guests and argue that appreciation can promote goodwill in the community.
Women take active role in election day activities
Women and club women increasingly participate in campaigns by hosting meetings, inviting candidates to speak, and circulating information to residents as election day nears. This movement reflects growing civic engagement among female citizens.
Women Drive Voter Turnout Despite Male Apathy
The article portrays women urging all voters to the polls while husbands and brothers show doubt about political engagement. It notes a contrast between women's zeal and men's skepticism, suggesting men may gain interest once women's enthusiasm wanes.
Pets as Pests and Neighborly Boundaries
A neighbor recounts living near talkative white parrots or cockatoos that disturbed naps and peace with bursts of loud chatter. The author and others formed a committee to address the issue, only to be overwhelmed by the birds' gab and ultimately move away. The piece argues owners should control pets to avoid neighbor annoyance.
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Prohibition and Klan Movements Shaped by History
Commentary argues on looming shifts from Prohibition and Ku Klux Klan trends. It links current social forces to historical causes and consequences, urging thoughtful forecasting to avoid future peril.
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Ku Klux Klan
Church
Boy Scouts
Fragmentary credits hint at a film or theater piece
The readable text names Wm DeMille and George Fawcett with other actors. It mentions a writer and a detective figure and references a flood motif and a female lead. Details are garbled but imply discussion of performers and a production.
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Mr. DeMon
Ban
Wales
Sherloc
Ricardo Corte
George Fawcett
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