Early Decoration Day Origins and Arlington Memorial Scene
The 1868 order by Gen Logan established a national memorial day to honor Union dead. Arlington National Cemetery hosted moving ceremonies with Garfield, Lincoln's address read, and children decorating graves. By 1869 the observance spread to 31 states in 336 towns and cities.
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Washington
HEADQ
Grand Army OF the
Leroblic
Fourteenth Street
WasningTon
D.C
Joan A. Logan
N. P. Carpan
Congress
United States
National Cemetery
Arlington Heights
Washington City
James A. Garfield
J. C. Smith
Forty-fourth Infantry Band
Soldiers and Sailors Orphan Asylum
First Time Under Fire and Memorial Day Tales
A veteran recalls the sting of combat for the first time and the strange mix of fear pride and folly. He reflects on hospital stewards battles distant memories and the irony of heroism while recounting Memorial Day scenes and a reunion between brothers at a graveside.
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Pound
Bragg
Publico
Vox Populi
Vox Dei
The Dagmar Cross and Victorian Wardrobe Notes
A column on ladies fashion cites wearing mourning and black gowns for older women, quaint child’s inflated gowns, and old fashioned bonnets. It shares details of lace, white tuile, and ribbon adornments and mentions the Dagmar cross linked to Princess Dagmar with a Danish royal historical context.
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New York World
J New York Commercial Advertiser
Dagmar
Wales
Rome
Margaret
Ottocar
Bohemia
Waldemar II
Denmark
Q Queen
Princess of Wales
New Orleans
Picturesque Fashions and Baldness Speculations
The era inspired costume plates show Empire to Victorian styles with varying skirt shapes and crinoline. A Balancing article notes increasing baldness in men versus women, citing Miss BE F Andrews survey of 1,116 males and 1,374 females, suggesting women will retain crowning hair as men grow bald.
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Directoire
BE. F. Andrews
Miss Andrews
Courier Journal
Sunning Clothes As Part Of Twice-Yearly Cleaning
An old sermon urges making sunning clothes and carpets a key biannual cleaning step. It calls the sun a great purifier and health official, emphasizing its role in refreshing items and improving hygiene.
Sunlight and fresh air as disinfectants in early advice
The article argues that air and sunshine are powerful disinfectants, with sunlight bleaching decay, purifying fabrics, and improving health. It recommends airing clothing, carpets, and bedding in morning sun, turning items to expose all surfaces, and opting for sunning over shade for two days when possible. New York Press.
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Grand Guard
Charlestown
Tili
Mosby
Jerry” Sullivan
New York Press
Fashion Notes From The Season For Ladies Attire
Fashion advice on hats, stockings, and gowns features dainty linen undergarments, medium sized purple invitations, and duchess-like trims. It highlights jet over color, three quarter jackets, medium hats with drooping brims, lace additions on bodices, and purple used prudently with velvet and metallic accents.
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Bretelles
Couturieres
Dobson's bachelor life teased amid club talk
The Chicago Herald notes that Dobson possesses an extensive bachelor resume and should be enjoyed as a single man. It jokes about his club life and contrasts with his reported sixteen years of marriage.
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Impresaio
Bullivan
Cabletown
Sullivan
Sone
Territories
Jim
Leonard
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