Memorial day tribute to nations care for fallen heroes
A historical reflection on U S efforts since 1873 to mark and honor military graves with headstones and monuments. It notes 600000 stones issued, 154000 unknowns, and mass efforts from Arlington to rural cemeteries. It details identification tags, disposal rules, and repatriation plans for remains, including Confederate dead and prisoners in Union prisons.
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Ihs
United States
War Department
Ead
United States Army
Navy
Frm
Massachusetts
Vicksburg
Miss
Fredericksburg
Memphis
Virginia
Lompany
Philippines
National Cemetery
San Francisco
Elmira
N. Y
Camp Douglas
Chicago
Athenee Tanter Ae
Finns Polst
N. J
Alton
Camp Morton
Ind
Ducking a Scold in Old England
A London Tit-Bits piece recalls eighteenth century England where a convicted scold was taken to a pond for ducking. A plank and ducking stool pinned the victim, who was immersed repeatedly amid jeers until she became penitent. The blunted tale contrasts with modern women’s rights progress. There are 450,000 saloons in United States.
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England
Imare
London
United States
Coaching World Changes Runners and Touch Rules
In a column by SCORE KEEPER, coaching tactics and the dangers of touching runners are discussed. Former practice of halting runners by catching them is replaced by cautious coaching as games risk losses when runners dash home unchecked. A coaching class is planned to prepare players for emergencies. Baseball notes highlight players like Williams, Vaughn, Barrett, Krause, Leary, and managers McGraw and Huggins, with salary details and Marsans’ return drama noted in a sprawling, opinionated recap.
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John Brodie Williams
Tigers
Piteber Williams
Hawaiian National Guard
Jennings
O'Day
Big Jim” Vaughn
Cubs
Yank
New York
Vaughn
Charley Barrett
Yankees
Barrett
New York Americans
Harry Krause
Mackmen
Portland
Duck Leary
Browns
Leary
Miller Huggins
Branch Ricker
Glaves
Metspoliten Echitition Company
McGraw
Marlin
Tex
Aggregation of Absurdities at a Reunion
A string of juvenile mischief and witty quips from various papers. A Adams family reunion yields croquette jokes that alarm the youngest children. A youngster questions if he would have liked croquettes had he enjoyed one. Other snippets feature clever exchanges on money troubles fashions political chats and odd pardoned legal wrapups.
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Adams
Albert
Lippincott’s
Shady retreats and mossy gardens noted in real estate chat
Cincinnati Enquirer reports Shuxt Gabe describes cottage settings with sylvan views balmy breezes. Steve asks if Gabe is a poet, Gabe replies he is a real estate man.
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Gabe
Steve
Cincinnati Enquirer
Measles Recovery Quip Echoes Through Platern Tale
In a fragmentary exchange, Johnny notes his measles recovery while the speaker, identified as the primary Yew'tn, mentions his mother saying the illness remains in his platern. The odd dialogue hints at a local or dialectic setting with unclear terms.
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Johnny
Two Methods Notions Of Worth And Compliment
Ferdy says he is unworthy of me. My beau does not talk that way and declares I am the best girl in the world, and that the best is none too good for Dlerelleim mam Aine Lenanememh.
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Ferdy
Fragmentary Ledger quote on beauty and men
A fragment from the Philadelphia Ledger features a flirtatious remark about a finely chiseled mouth. The dialogue references Maud Ethel and Jack Bas in a casual, intimate tone.
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Ethel
Maud
Philadelphia Ledger
Algy Buys Complexion Cream. Sales Clerk Snubs Him
In Kansas City a casual conversation recalls Algy discussing a complexion cream. The sales clerk reportedly called him a sissy, highlighting a snub over his purchase.
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Algy
Kansas City Journal
Going and Coming. Bix-Does your wife ever go to the club for you when you are out late?
Dix-No but she goes for me when I...
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Bix
Dix
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American Press Association
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Argumto Marsans
Cincinnati Meds
Beente
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Herneg
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American Presse Assock
Armando Marsans
Europe
Detroit Free Press
Chicago Record- Herald
Buffalo Times
Mr. Groweher
Washington Jr
Baltimore
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