New York at Gettysburg dominates Civil War graves
The Gettysburg dead show a strong New York presence with 867 New York graves in the National Cemetery the highest by state. The article notes high New York losses among wounded and captured, naming generals and officers wounded, and cites other Civil War figures and local incidents from Iowa.
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Gettysburg
National Cemetery
New York
Empire State
Pennsylvania
Massachusetta
Michigan
Samuel K. Zook
Hancock
Second Corps
Stephen H. Weed
Den
Playing a Sure Thing in a Love Triangle
Cynicus and Siliicue discuss two men in love with the same woman Vl wagers the wrong man will win her. Cynicus notes any choice suffices while Siliicue asks which man.
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Cynicus
Memorial Day and the Blue and Gray Heroes
A solemn tribute to brave veterans and fallen heroes. The piece reflects on Memorial Day as a sacred day for national remembrance beyond war, honoring those who served and emphasizing moral strength, memory, and the notion of a universal day for the dead of the nation. It notes Pope and Voltaire as historical dates, weaving poetry and reflection.
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Alexander Pope
Voltaire
Pope
May
Last Grand Army of the Republic veteran laments declining membership
In an interview with Howard Marshall for the New York Times, Lewis Pilcher, a longtime Grand Army of the Republic leader, warns that natural law and the Great Reaper will shrink the veterans' roll. He recalls civil war pride, regrets wartime mismanagement, and notes rare post initiations across posts.
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Lewis
Pilcher
M. D
Grand Army of the Republic
Howard Marshall
New York Times
Grand Army
South
Hardin County Iowa Holds Primary Election Proclamation
Notice of a Hardin County Iowa primary election on Monday June 5 1916 with polls from 7 am to 8 pm at regular precinct polling places. Offices to be nominated include presidential electors governor lieutenant governor secretary of state treasurer attorney general railroad commissioner U S representative state senator supreme court judges county officials and township posts with terms and vacancies noted.
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Morrow Ackley Woxld
Alden
Iowa
C. Epwanos
Fou County
AvDa—Burron World
Pharge
Hardin County
Aldora Lowa
C. A. Bhoylan
Epirog World
Eldora
O. M. Barnes
Congress
Supreme Court
Remembering the Dead and the Practice of Tears
An essay on observing a yearly pause to honor heroic dead and express gratitude and forgiveness. It discusses beliefs about tears aiding the dead, contrasting funeral orations, myths, and oriental customs about graveyard spirits.
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St. Ambrosius
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