Origin of Memorial Day and its designated date
The article traces Memorial Day origins from Gen. John A. Logan's 1868 orders and state adoptions, noting May 30 as a traditional observance date and detailing early grave decorations, debates over the founder, and the evolving role of veterans groups through the Civil War, Spanish American War, and the upcoming Great War. It cites Andrew H. Dawson, Mrs. Henry S. Kimball, and John Logan as pivotal names, and discusses ceremonial sentiments and future commemorations.
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Washington Post
United States
War Department
Washington
Congress
Wilson
Grand Army of the Republic
John A. Logan
Philadelphia
Hfe
Toum A. Logan
N. P. Chipman
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Mississippi
North
South Carolina
Hesback
Andrew H. Fl. Dawson
Academy of Music
Brooklyn
Daughters of the
Daughters of the South
Henry 5. Kimball
West Philadelphia
Kimball
General Logan
South
Logan
Mrs. Kimball
Togan
Andrew H. H. Dawson
Henry S. Kimball
Jomuna
Woll
Future Memorial Days Learn From Veterans Inspiring Patriotism
An editorial urges that Memorial Day observance be handed to non Civil War groups in coming years. It argues for dedicating time to patriotism and sacrifice, honoring living veterans, and planning postwar memorials while acknowledging the enduring heroism of all who served.
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Oddities and Ads From a Lingering Page
A garbled collection of phrases sells Cuticura products for baby rashes and talcum, hawks Hall’s Catarrh Medicine with a $100 reward for incurable catarrh, and finishes with a quip about a ship called she. The text mixes humor, ads, and medical claims with fragmented sentences.
Green's August Flower Remedy Claims Worldwide Use
An advertisement extols Green's August Flower as a half century old household tonic for constipation indigestion and nervous dyspepsia. It promises relief from stomach upset liver trouble and headaches with a few doses describes it as a gentle laxative and urges readers to ask their druggist, noting sales in civilized countries.
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Green
Bride and mother discuss ceremony before proceeding
The minister asks the mother of the bride to speak prior to the ceremony. The response from the lady is brief, noting she has already said enough to bring the couple to this moment.
Freckles claim fade with Othine double strength treatment
Advertises Othine double strength to remove freckles claiming visible fading after nightly and morning applications. Promises skin clearing with one ounce often enough and guarantees money back if ineffective. Ends with moral line about generosity.
Lydia Pinkham Remedy Praised by Fremont Woman
Fremont Ohio resident Mrs M Godden describes relief from menopausal symptoms after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports heat flashes nervousness backache and mood changes diminishing since taking the remedy and encourages others to seek guidance from Pinkham Medicine Co. for help.
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Fremont
Lydia E. Pinkham
M. Godden
Napoleon St
Ohio
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
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