Memorial Day Origin From Mrs Logan and General Logan
Mrs John A Logan recalls how Memorial Day began with General Logan in 1868 and the Grand Army of the Republic order to decorate Union soldiers' graves. She contrasts Civil War remembrances with today’s war crises and urges reverent observance by all generations. The piece notes the evolution of Decoration Day into a national holiday and underscores the duty to honor soldiers, widows, and orphans.
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John A. Logan
Washington
Europe
Grand Army of the Republic
General Logan
Grant
Colfax
Charles L. Wilson
Chicago Journal
Richmond
Virginia
Farrar
Boston
Logan
Congress
John A. Logan, Jr
Wilson
Battlegrounds
Petersburg
England
Episcopal Church
America
Chipman
United States
Adjutant General's Office
14Th Street
Washington, D. C
Mrs. Logan
Union
Nation's Debt to Veterans Remembered in Sacred Remembrance
The text recalls unity through Civil War sacrifice and memory of veterans. It emphasizes pride in Union heritage, the sacrifices of those buried in graves, and the enduring lessons of heroism for present-day bravery and patriotism. The passage links past deeds to current values and national life.
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Ufe
Deep Roots of Achievement in the Grave’s Past
The statement argues that modern civilization finds meaning by tracing achievements back to sacrifice and grave origins. It frames memory as essential to understanding present culture and progress.
Still Good for Another Fight in Gen General Butler’s Command
An elderly Black veteran at a reunion proclaims readiness for another battle. He recalls the bullets he endured and asserts resilience, saying he would stand firm if called. The snippet preserves a worn voice amid a fragmentary recollection of combat.
Tillage Practices for Peach Orchards From USDA Guide
The article emphasizes thorough spring tillage for peach orchards to improve soil structure, conserve moisture, and aid nutrient availability. Begin after planting and extend tilled areas yearly, with end-of-season timing around midseason. For bearing trees some delay till after fruit set.
Brown Swiss cattle: origin, range, and milk traits
The Brown Swiss breed originated in Schwyz Switzerland and now mainly resides in New York and Wisconsin. They vary in color from light gray to dark brown and are mild grazers on rough land. Cows average 1250 pounds and bulls 1500 to 2500 pounds with solid milk production including 10868.7 pounds per 199 cows and 8 995 percent fat.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Schwyz
Switzerland
New York
Wisconsin
Orchard Produces Much for the Land It Occupies
Orchard yields abundant production across the farm with BNrehard properly selected for best results. No portion of the land is more productive than the orchard space, and every area contributes to overall farm output.
Spare Time in Garden
The article urges Americans to grow more food in backyard gardens to aid the war effort. It notes the cost of producing a bushel of produce and emphasizes labor, time, and dedication as contributing to national food supply. It frames gardening as a patriotic duty to support the troops.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Methods of pruning grape from the United States Department of Agriculture
The article explains pruning's decisive role in grape yields and production costs. It compares pruning styles by trellis needs and tying labor, noting cheaper trellises and less tying reduce costs, while grape prices have lowered profit margins for growers.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Increase in Western Canada land values rises with war demands
The Calgary Herald notes a surge in Western Canadian farm land demand and prices, up ten to fifteen dollars per acre, with wheat land and grazing properties increasing in value. Higher produce prices, government support, and improved farming methods boost optimism for farmers amid ongoing war.
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Canada
Calgary Herald
Alberta
Gaelic Check Scare Suggests Foreign Script Fraud
London Chronicle reports a bank clerk warns of Gaelic printed checks circulating in Ireland likely drawn by Sinn Fein adherents. The piece notes similar nuisance from Esperanto script on checks, stressing strain on clerks handling foreign languages and translations.
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London Chronicle
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N. P. Chipman
WM. T. Collins
Sigor Geers
Sotird A. Logan
Stes Selo al Cpt
Gow
Jaca
Maghige
Western
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