Remembering Civil War Soldiers and National Cemeteries
The article reflects on Memorial Day and the fading ranks of Civil War veterans. It notes how national cemeteries across the United States honor fallen soldiers, with Arlington and Gettysburg among the early burial grounds. It highlights federal support for interring and maintaining soldiers’ graves as a unique American practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy James Schreiber
States
the Union
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
Darlina
Tennessee
Texas
Mexico
Maine
Arlington
Veterans Remembrance Through Flags and Cemeteries
A reflective piece on Civil War veterans, their marches and faded flags, and the care of their memory. It notes national and local cemeteries across states, the vast scope of memorials, and the efforts of the Grand Army of the Republic and United Confederate Veterans to honor fallen soldiers and sustain veterans.
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Virginia
Tennessee
Kentucky
North Carolina
Louisiana
Maryland
South Carolina
Georgia
North
Michois
Mississippi
Indiana
Tyro
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Missouri
Gettysburg
Grand Army
The
Republic
United Confederate Veterans
Avas
New Ov
Maton
Galt
Andy
Upsetting a Theory With the Help of George Washington
A university tale describes a debate among students about courage and a dare to confront fear. McCracken, aimed to prove cowardice, is confronted by a staged threat near a statue of George Washington as classmates reveal themselves from hiding. The episode ends with a lesson on courage and peer scrutiny.
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George Washington
University
Washington
Armory
McCracke
Bis Country
Callcal
Elaltyr
McCracken
Leutenant
Sunday School Lesson on Truth and Oath Ties to Right Speech
The article discusses the Sermon on the Mount and Decalogue, urging honesty in all speech. It cites Jesus condemning oath abuse, endorsing yea and nay, and warns against tongue sin that blesses God yet curses people.
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Jesus
Ipswas
Enii
Jerusalem
Ruth
James
Gue
Goa
How a Bear Goes Fishing in Maine Woods
An amateur account describes a bear in Maine using ingenuity to catch fish. The narrative details the bear's method of baiting, striking at fish, and feeding on trout and other aquatic prey, illustrating clever adaptations seen in wildlife behavior.
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Maine
Amerie Goosiue
Msuddeny
Udda
Ad Anata
Lerenpo
Jutu
Phayoul
Trout
Fragmented verse reflects mood swings in daily life
The piece presents a garbled poem about varied days, from bright skies to gray ones, shaping life with sorrow or song. It references reacting to events as they come, noting times of joy and hardship without clear narrative or context.
Timber in Mexico and the mule teams moving timber
The piece describes Mexico forests high in the mountains as inaccessible and the burdened mules as essential workers. It notes their endurance carrying heavy timber along dangerous trails, enabling rail construction by delivering railroad ties from remote forests.
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Mexico
New Orleans
Chinés-Dermoxra
Garden Living Room Becomes California Home Fixture
A garden living room is described as a growing necessity in California homes, rivaling indoor spaces like the bathroom. The piece notes outdoor rooms can be elaborate landscapes or simple lawns, with trees, roses, and shade creating an aesthetic, convenient social area for meals or entertaining.
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California
Leslie's Weekly
Fragmented scribbles about fate and social critique
The text presents a jumble of phrases about luck and character. It contrasts a silvery voice with unreliable notes, questions loyalty and dichotomies, and remarks on wealth, taxes, and human sameness across the world.
Origin of Blackguard and its changing meaning
The board of green cloth prevented the term blackguard from becoming a reproachful label. In early times the word did not mean insult but referred to the calling of carrying coal in the king's household. London Chronicle note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Cloth
London
Chronicle
Long Run Man Faces Winding Odds in Rhetoric
A garbled item from a Chicago Record-Herald page hints at a race or athletic metaphor. It mentions an always hopeful figure and winded breath, suggesting a narrative about persistence or a public figure associated with delays or expectations.
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Chicago
Record-Herald
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Chattanooga
Stone River
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Denis A McCarthy
Sacred Heart Review
Gelisse
Bur
Altea
Oakland
City of
Custer
Montana
Red Cloud
John D.gordon
Ira
Scovill
Sopho- Tiore
Jad Ward
Séovill
Eptward
Theo
Seavill
Tohn Palhe
Ang
Miles 'Aron
Foi
Littie
Timothy Spiér
Ian Death
Tim Spier
Los Angeles Times
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