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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
8
The poem recalls a marching regiment from the town with drums and banners, meeting again after years. Veterans, world worn and gray, share memories of camp, battle, and brotherhood. They reunite yearly, gathering old friends for reinforcement and cheer, honoring fallen comrades.
The nation honors fallen Ita sol diers with flowers on May 30, recalling the old soldiers in faded uniforms and flags. The remembrance blends patriotism with mortality, honoring the rank and file, leaders, and statesmen who guided the war effort and the ideals behind it.
A brief tribute to a state’s distinguished role among the Union in times of service. A soldier from this state is praised for courage and devotion, ranked with the world’s great military figures for his sacrifice and patriotism.
Across three days in July 1863 the Confederate invasion of Pennsylvania failed at Gettysburg. General Lee ordered a retreat as Union forces under Meade held Cemetery Ridge and repelled Pickett's Charge, marking a turning point in the Civil War and ending the South's hopes for victory.
Dr Polhemus HW Swift of Chicago endorses the Fifth Liberty Loan urging patriotic buyers to fund the army. The piece honors soldiers who sacrificed college plans farms trades and family life, and emphasizes remaining steadfast to complete the war effort.
An elderly veteran, frail and gray, attends Decoration Day in the village church. He sits alone as organ music swells and youth sing. He salutes the flag at the cemetery gate, then dreams of childhood, family, and war as sunset closes the day.
The poem recalls Vicksburg and Sherman’s march to the sea with Grant watching the Grand Review. A soldier dies in night, his dew-wet hair and peaceful smile mark his passing. It ends with a hopeful note that he marches on to eternal day and may still wave his hat in memory.
Old Pap Thoms earned full credit for Chickamauga battle but lacks hall of fame recognition. Virginian by birth, his loyalty faced distrust during the war. He refused to supersede Buell, missing a chance for command in the West. Solly subscription today.
Fragmentary account recalls July battle opening near Gettysburg. Union and Confederate forces clash as General Meade moves to command, Hancock arrives, and Meade vows reinforcements. Lee’s army presses, while Jackson’s fate hangs on the fate of the day as both sides rest within sight of the next confrontation.
At Pauillac France the Great U S Naval Avis station raised 518000 in the Fourth Liberty Loan, far exceeding its $260000 quota set by Captain F T Evans. Three thousand plus personnel funded bonds, with a station newspaper and dramatic posters urging every sailor to invest. The drive linked to national sacrifice, urging citizens to lend to victory and support postwar recovery.
A fragmentary note reflects on the Jewish journey from Egypt, describing the departure as central to history and tying it to the paschal lamb and the furniture of the title. It hints at the symbolism of liberation and ritual observance in ancient narrative.
A wide survey of bankers in Iowa Michigan Ohio Indiana and Missouri finds painted farm buildings lift loan value by about 22 percent on average. Banks favor well kept exteriors as thrift signals, noting painted properties often secure larger loans and lower risk, with some banks estimating up to 25 percent more loan money for well painted farms.
A discussion recalls the era when four percent United States bonds traded near 140, meaning a $100 bond could be sold for about $140. Analysts predict future government securities may rise again as loans to Europe generate large interest, hinting at higher investment prices after the Victory Loan.
A compact editorial on the value of books cites Isaac Barrow stating that a person who loves a book gains a faithful friend counsel cheerfulness companionship and comfort, framing reading as a steady source of guidance.
Is Your Name Here The following have our thanks for cash on subscription since our last report CH Fry Mansfield TB German Mansfield Raymond Pierson Chappell Nebr G BE Cooley Norwood Mrs G Peacock Mansfield Will Smith Mansfield Mrs Priscilla Cockrell Leach Okla S A Letsinger Mansfield CG P Letsinger Mebtuin Mich Joseph Henderich Mansfield Mrs frank White Hot Springs Ss DD H C Yancey Mansfield John Woody Gering Nebr W TL Dennis Hardtner Kas A M Dennis Mrederich Okla J W Gilley Mansfield John Potts Camp Bunston Kans
Local notes list visits from Steve Vites J E Craigg and G W Gordon plus returns of G W Freeman and wife from Arkansas trips and John Potts taking a government post in Kansas City area. Mentions Springfield visits for goods and a May Day program at the high school. Cash Mercantile spotlights men’s and boys shoes at 1.00 per pair.
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