Memorial Day Sermon Urges Living Tribute Over Picnics
The speaker denounces Memorial Day frolics and urges proper remembrance of the fallen and respect for veterans. He recalls his mother’s dying words about flowers on life’s path and stresses honoring the living, especially veterans, while defending the nation’s ideals. He warns against turning remembrance into public picnics and emphasizes the role of public schools in fostering patriotism for future generations.
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Patriotism and sacrifice cited in Decoration Day sermon
A speaker urges continual civic education and reverence for Christ alongside honoring soldiers. He argues Decoration Day should memorialize liberty and patriotism, not mere festivity, and asks if the Civil War’s costs and bloodshed paid for freedom. He links faith, national unity, and future generations to the soldier’s sacrifice.
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Filthy Temples in India and a Constipation Cure
In a satirical ad style, claims sacred cows and Indian temples contrast with a body plagued by constipation. Urges cleansing the system with Dr. King's New Life Pills. Promotes tonic effects on the liver bowels and appetite at a local drugstore.
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Community Notes from Joslin and Nearby Towns
Local social round includes visits to Moline Geneseo Joslin and Osborn for weekends and Sundays. School closings and picnics mark the week as Miss Zeigler and Miss Vosburg end terms with gatherings. Also reported are small-town business openings and a doctor's syrup pitch amid town gossip and a brief Ohio Republican quote.
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Krause's Cold Cure Promises 24 Hour Relief
An ad states Krause's Cold Cure breaks up a cold in 24 hours and prevents colds if taken at first symptoms. Sold by J. E. Wright, a local druggist.
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Atkinson Caucus Narrowly Defeats Andrews Backers
The Atkinson Herald reports a tight Democratic caucus vote last Monday evening May 25 with J. B. Andrews supporters losing by a small margin. Delegates elected P C Dunbar Ed Johnson W J Doty Julius King Samuel Cunnen John Ramler C Schatteman. Alternates L Verstrate Peter De Pauw Michael Haugh John Fitzkee Charles King Charles Bercroft Fred Bessant.
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Chicago Population Figures and Census Discrepancies
The 1902 Chicago City Directory estimates the city population around 1 096 575 per the 1900 census. Citizens suspect 10 to 20 percent were missed by the census takers, while the directory suggests about 2 000 000 for the same year.
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Campaign pole stump unearthed at Decatur excavation
Workmen in Decatur uncovered a six foot long stump of an oid campaign pole possibly from Lincoln era. Onlookers gathered to view fragments and salvage pieces as souvenirs from the historic find.
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