The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-01-05
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Of modern civilization Is to eievate =
their mind. It. is boosted In these
davs of the higher civilization. that
moral training goes hand in hana a
with mental expansion. and that the
two forces of civil and religious liper-
ty are the highest types OF civillza-
ton.
In America. with free speech AMI
free worship, il utilized Tree press
vh;ch ia conceded to be the bulwarK
of the great temple of liberty. mat
this is a tremendous lever for evil or
good there can be no question Is
supposed to embrace the BRAIN the
highest intelligence. the Hottest sen
t,m.nts of man. Hence the journal
,st has been fitted for his profession
like the lawyer. the doctor, the pny-
s,cian. the scientist. not 10y mere ed-
cation of his mental forces ana
higher emotions and susceptiDilit'es.
hnt also by an innate natural gilt
and inspiration that enable MN 10
worthily fill such profession. Inc
sk,ll. genius ami adaptability OF the
minds and hearts of the preacher.
doctor. lawyer, scientist. electrician
Inventor, are innate, Unborn. natura'
!, ,,,fts which are perfected by app'ica
q zion. Thought. study. united with the
+ absorptioi Of all the higher menta'
= power and impulses.
- Men call this genius. Not 30. II
:, ia development Of mind from an III
sp,ratlon. Said an experienced Jour
e nal,st of wonderful retentive memo
J. nv. no less than an inexhaustipie
snnd of wit. humor and repartee:
lyon cannot educate u man Tor Jour-
nalism. It Ii an Unborn gift"
In Like all other Of the highest pro-
b. fessi,ns of the human life. the editor
F. IL lest equipped through education
and it's requirement is a life time pur
j. anti hut he must have added there
j. to those other necessary qualities .
IL, head and heart that will give forc'
to his W ords. influence To his Thought
M and sway and mould the opinions o
20 his fellow men.
". Yet like the finest forces OF our IRE
1t. installations, modern JOURNALISM
w. seems to he used as much for evil
r. for the elevation Of man. 1t become
er, the medium of personal jealousy an
ey, spite. Of inuendoes and sensational
W. ism, and detracts to thatextent fro'
Z. its intended usefulness. Its true mi
al zion is to elevate, not to debase;
IN teach the higher ethics. not to q
". seend into the cesspools; to explal
H. great truths In rational, convin
VII Ing and forceful style; to inculca
les sentiment IN heart and soul that w
ivi- expand the one and glorify the othe
ng Here exists the true status OF intel
Dr. gent thought that purities. ennobit
exalts, makes better and loftier
impulses and ambitions OF the IN
and women of the human race.
o. Journalism IL a tremendous respo
sibility. not less than ~ position
'Seu exalted influence. where meritshor
rim ait enthroned. and where the MAJ
icle, wand Of intellectual power hol
iop- mysterious sway. and distribu
eas its richest gifts into the minds
and men In their march into the realms
cere the higher civilization and loftier
manity.
our Thought should expand like
KIND beautiful blossoms that glOrify
Ar De earth. immaculate in their puri
nicie delicate in their blended tracery
BACK coloring, Incorporated in the
the tints OF their petals, and exhaline
} we rich perfume that proclaim the =
the bought grace of life and the nurs'
NOW manly sentiment" Thus shall
rthei proclaimed great truths. that "
May 80 ,,r,sb never~ and lend their
hest fires to decorate the thong
their presence inspires.
io'o' 1--WE live IN deeds, not years;
Tue thoughts. not breaths;
TO- VI In feelings. not In figures on a dis
'no'' We should count time by he
l's throbs. He most lives
'ou'' Who thinks most. feels the mob
" acts the best.
- y" Lies but means unto an end;
end.
80 Beginning. mean. and emo 10
things-God."
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