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Editorial
March 26, 1937
The Midland Journal
Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland
What is this article about?
Humorous editorial about the Revell family in Alaska defying the advancing Black Rapids glacier at their roadhouse, contrasting their resilience with the constant mobility of New Yorkers.
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Defying a Glacier.
In Alaska, the Revell family are defying Black Rapids glacier which, without seeming provocation and after remaining perfectly calm for several million years, suddenly started coming down upon them, rumbling and roaring and acting up generally as it advances. Its icy snout is only about a mile away from their roadhouse now, but they're still serving ye olde blue plate special-choice of jello or stewed prunes-as usual.
The Revells couldn't be New York people. In New York, everybody strives to move at least once every two years, whether there's reason for it or not. A lady flat dweller there likes the scriptural promise of a house of many mansions because it gives her such a warm glow to think of spending eternity shifting from one mansion to another, redecorating as she goes.
In Alaska, the Revell family are defying Black Rapids glacier which, without seeming provocation and after remaining perfectly calm for several million years, suddenly started coming down upon them, rumbling and roaring and acting up generally as it advances. Its icy snout is only about a mile away from their roadhouse now, but they're still serving ye olde blue plate special-choice of jello or stewed prunes-as usual.
The Revells couldn't be New York people. In New York, everybody strives to move at least once every two years, whether there's reason for it or not. A lady flat dweller there likes the scriptural promise of a house of many mansions because it gives her such a warm glow to think of spending eternity shifting from one mansion to another, redecorating as she goes.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
What keywords are associated?
Glacier Defiance
Alaska Roadhouse
New York Mobility
Cultural Contrast
Satirical Commentary
What entities or persons were involved?
Revell Family
Black Rapids Glacier
New York People
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Alaskan Resilience Versus New York Transience
Stance / Tone
Humorous Admiration For Steadfastness
Key Figures
Revell Family
Black Rapids Glacier
New York People
Key Arguments
Revell Family Remains At Roadhouse Despite Advancing Glacier
New Yorkers Move Frequently Without Reason
Contrast Highlights Cultural Differences In Stability