War Heroes Graves in France Are Spots of Beauty
Relatives of American World War dead abroad describe cemeteries as beauty spots in Europe. Representative Guy A. Wardy praises care in American cemeteries across France Belgium and England. Details include Meuse-Argonne and Aisne-Marne sites, Brookwood in England, and the Graves Registration service offering memorial photos and near-site arrangements.
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France
Europe
Guy A. Wardy
Cotoado
National Republic
Mardy
Belgium
England
Congress
Meuse
Argonne
St Miciel
Paris
Thiavcourt
Aisne-Marne
Chateau-Thierry
Oise-Alane
Voreen-Tardenois
The Trumpeter's Grim Face In The Dusk Of War
A reflective piece on war and memory describes soldiers marching toward death, Daath calling youth back to duty, and the serene yet solemn beauty of American war cemeteries. It notes uniform white crosses, care by caretakers, and tranquil grounds with flagpoles, trees, and carefully tended gardens, emphasizing rank never eclipses the fallen.
Thousands Visit Suresnes Cemetery Near Paris
Thousands of Americans visiting Paris pay homage to America's dead at Suresnes cemetery seven miles from Paris. Its site sits under Fort Vilerot shade, overlooking the Seine and Bois de Boulogne with graves beautifully cared for by Mr. Hardy and others.
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Mr. Hardy
Suresnes
Paris
America
Fort Vilerot
Liver Seine
Bois de Bou
Eternal Honor at Romagne Cemetery Resting Place Honors Two Nations
In Romagne France a vast cemetery holds 28000 American soldiers buried with honor. Their graves are revered by both nations and kept in the best possible condition as a lasting memorial to sacrifice.
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Logne
Paris
Belgium
Manders Meld
Brussels
England
Brookwood
London
France
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Wiliam
Smith
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Arave
Lov
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Rue Molitor
Romagne
Remains of World War I Soldiers Found in French Field
Farmers clearing land along the Tracy-le-Mont road uncovered remains of 18 French soldiers and one German, buried under weeds in a ravine. Identification of the German was aided by a metal tag, while the French could not be named. The find highlights ongoing postwar efforts to recover missing troops and clear old battle zones.
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Tracy-le- Mont
Memorial tributes to fallen heroes in Periclean spirit
The passage reflects on immortal praise for soldiers, arguing that true remembrance endures not on monuments but in the living heart of humanity. It urges honoring those who defend freedom, noting prosperity rests with the free and the courageous.
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Pericles
Marching Days Over for Wearera of Blue
A Macon Missouri correspondent recalls Memorial Day pasts as soldiers in blue no longer march. Flags fill streets and cemetery tributes mark the day while gray veterans watch from porches and younger generations pass without connection. The piece laments aging veterans and hints at reunions beyond life.
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Oakwood
Nower
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Sherman
Rosecrans
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Wees
Long Deserved Title of Phil Kearny's Men Dashing Phil Kearny
The First New Jersey brigade, led by Phil Kearny, passed in review before his Newark statue, then disbanded. Of over 6,000 men who followed in the Peninsular campaign and at the Second Bull Run, fewer than 100 remained alive. The unit stayed intact, a tribute to Kearny's leadership and personal magnetism, inspiring loyalty from Civil War veterans.
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Proof Positive by Stray Stories
A father uses a Saturday afternoon to expand Norman's horizon with a geology lesson. He points to the fields once covered by the sea and recalls ancient waters while Norman discovers an empty dalmon tin, illustrating curiosity and discovery.
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Norman
Novel Garden Scene Reveals Venus of Medici Joke
A pronteer guides his wife through a garden noted for a venerable yew hedge with statues in niches. He asks if a statue is yew. she replies shyly that it is the Venus of Medici, turning the moment into a sly pun.
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Medcine
Diplomacy Between Wife and Husband Over Car Desire
A witty dialogue frames a quarrel as a wife pleads for a car while her husband questions the need. The exchange plays on gender roles and social expectations in a light domestic scene.
Mysterious Visitor Sparks Talk of a Stranger in Town
In a curious scene a visitor named J Oyley Gouge prompts local gossip as neighbors assess his character. A native remarks he would make a first class stranger, while a tomb and treasures hint at hidden stories to be revealed.
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Oyley Gouge
Faithless Woman Says Backslidin' Is Not Good Advice
An exchange from the American Legion Weekly shows Jake urging Mandy to change her ways with a southern dialect and admonitions about work. The brief dialogue centers on prayer and urging better conduct within a strained domestic scene.
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Jake
Mandy
American Legion Weekly
Egg Beater Arrest Highlights Domestic Assault Case
Johnny Weg was arrested for beating his wife, prompting a terse punchline likening him to a “regular egg beater.” The remark reflects a crude, local humor framing around the incident.
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Johnny Weg
Fido's Fate in a Humble Dog's Tale
A brief, comic dog story portrays Fido as a shepherd with a sheepish look. A crook in his tail and a troublemaking fate lead to tears as the dog goes from bad to worse in a humorous exchange.
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Fido
Raining cats and dogs definition in beastly weather
The dialogue highlights weather complaints as a stock phrase in local speech. It notes people overlook scenery unless ads accompany it and features a pun on beasts during heavy rain. The exchange captures informal attitudes toward rain and urban life.
Mystery Native to Bucknell Bell Hop Clue
A cryptic note presents a riddle about a robber wearing robbers and walking backward. Hawk Shaw suggests seeking a man with receding gums as the key clue to the mystery at Bucknell.
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Allly
Bucknell Belle
Dreamy remark hints at awaiting disappointment
A fragmentary dialect exchange hints that a man’s dreaming leads to expected disillusion. The speakers sketch a hopeless, teased anticipation as morning reveals reality.
Diamond Dyes Color It New In All Fabrics
Diamond Dyes offers simple two step tinting and dyeing for all fabrics. Each 16 cent pack works on wool silk cotton or blends, suitable for lingerie ribbons skirts and draperies. Consult your druggist for the material type before dyeing.
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America
Ford
Italian Basketball Gaining Ground in Prewar Italy
In Italy before the war basketball moves toward national prominence with Samuel Ybargoyen predicting its rise. A national federation of 60 clubs mirrors the A A U structure and 2,000 members have cards to enter national championship games.
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Italy
Samuel Ybargoyen
Turin
Farms Named in Numbers as Agriculture Plan Favored
The Department of Agriculture backs a plan highlighting that at least 3,000 farms already bear individual names. Named farms are typically progressive, with products carrying the farm name reflecting farmer pride. The message urges action beyond intention.
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Department of Agriculture
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