Logan Memorial Day founder hailed in Illinois memorial note
Mrs. John A. Logan, widow of the Civil War leader, plans a donation of relics to Illinois. The article recalls General Logan's role in inaugurating Memorial Day on May 30 and details his memorials including the Logan statue at Logan Circle and the rich relic collection in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Logan
State of Illinois
State Capitol
Springfield
Union
South
Dixie
Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
National Cemetery
National Soldiers
Washington
Wols
Army of the Tennessee
National Soldiers’ Home
Illinois Soldiers’ Home
Danville
General Logan
Illinois
Arlington
Potomac
Veterans In Blue
Tion
United States
Iowa Circle
Logan Circle
Congress of the United States
McKinley
Army of the Ten
Unknown Soldier's Quiet Last Stand in the Heat of War
A narrator reflects on a U S soldier awaiting fate under a harsh sky. The poem contrasts courage and horror as the young man bears the burden of duty and the final act of falling in battle. It blends Latin quoted lines with grim meditation on sacrifice and honor.
Evaporated It Is The Handiest Thing In The Pan
An advertisement extols evaporated product as pure and ready to use, praising convenience and reliability for everyday cooking. The copy emphasizes ease of use and constant availability in the kitchen.
War on Tuberculosis Grows Across North America
New tuberculosis directory from the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis reports over 600 U S cities and about 100 Canadian towns in the war against consumption. By April 1 nearly 1500 agencies operated, up from seven years earlier, with 421 sanatoria and day camps 511 prevention associations 342 dispensaries 68 open air schools 98 hospitals for the insane and penal institutions, plus state and city anti tuberculosis legislation. Directory available from the NASPT at 105 East 22d Street New York City for 50 cents postpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
United States
Canada
National Association For the Study and Presention of Tuberculosis
East 22d Street
New York City
Just Hopes
A humorous reflection on married life as a husband tolerates his wife rummaging pockets and purses. He notes he expects to be left with enough to go downtown, while suggesting equal access by wife as part of conjugal life. The piece satirizes gender roles and mutual forbearance in marriage.
Grape-Nuts Case Cited as Health Transformation Letter
A testimonial from Pose tum Co. Battle Creek Michigan touts Grape-Nuts as a cure for digestive and nerve issues. The letter claims improved digestion, kidney pain relief, steadier nerves, and heightened mental focus after switching from heavy meats to Grape-Nuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posetum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Almorials
Zelounder
ByWaldon Taweoe
Decatur
Illnois
Indianapolis
Great Organization of
Gen. Sopa
Danville, Ill
U. S
Dulce Et Dacorum
S. H. Kemper
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