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Newspaper
Junction City Bulletin
Location
Junction City, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1901
Page
16
An editorial tribute tracing Memorial Day from its Loganian origin to a national ritual. It extols veterans of the Union and Confederate eras, recalls Appomattox, and celebrates peace, memory, and the nation’s enduring union amid loss. The piece laments aging veterans and honors sacrifice with somber, reverent prose.
An elderly deacon recalls the Civil War toll in a Decoration Day parade story. He reveals two sons killed at Chickamauga and Crown Hill, plus two returned sons now aged veterans, while a young man shares his box with the deacon after a poignant confession of faith and grief. The tale ends with pride in the surviving boys and a plea for quiet compassion from a passing city youth.
A long quotation from the Ladies' Home Journal discusses summer hotels, freedom from dress, and the virtue of country life. It argues modern city life limits genuine living, urges families to visit the countryside in summer, learn from simple living, and allow children to experience nature and honest daily life.
A fragment from William Perrine recounts the Prince of Wales during his 1800 Washington visit as President Buchanan’s guest. It recalls balcony cheers at the White House, social courtesies with Harriet Lane, humorous antics, and scenes at a Washington gymnasium with Lane and others amid lively courtly show. The piece also touches on English spring imagery and wildlife news from various newspapers.
A Rothschild reportedly paid $1000 for a butterfly as part of a vast butterfly collection valued at about $500000. The report highlights the high auction prices and the notable ownership within aristocratic circles.
Francis O Neill born in Cork rose from waiter to sailor and teacher before becoming Chicago police chief. His career spanned ocean voyages, shipwrecks, California sheep herding, and a rapid rise to the head of the force. An avid collector of Irish literature, he built a renowned library and remained active in music and scholarship.
A plan to modify mail boxes into information bureaus includes weather cards, world events bulletins, a clock, and an automatic postage scale. Carriers would post rates and money order info while maintaining mail duties. Also advice on keeping summer boarders comfortable with self-service meals and reliable supplies.
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