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INDIVIDUALITY IN HOME AND SOCIETY.

THE reconciliation of individuality with the rights of others is one of life's problems. Its solution is constantly baffling us, yet it must be found, if our relations to home and society are to be adjusted on any equable division of mutual privileges. As Americans, we are prone to stand up for our rights, and take it for granted that everything should tend to our advancement; therefore, when we meet some one who cherishes similar ideas concerning his prerogatives, friction ensues. Whether the striking together shall bring success to each or end in destruction of

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