Memorial Day at National Cemetery Origins and Observances
The piece traces Memorial Day origins from Thomas Baker and the push for a national cemetery system, detailing Gettysburg and Arlington roles. It notes Civil War veterans and national cemetery expansion to 88 sites, with John A Logan linked to the Memorial Day observance and ceremonies near veterans’ homes nationwide.
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Memorial Day Institution
Union
Tgs
Danton
UBER
Pincoln
Arlington
Dury
Tpre
Taft
Amt
Geeneral Mets
Ooonhouk
Stith Massachneet
Coers
Faker
Simon Camron
Cameron
John A Logan
Old
Mexico
Enmity Forgotten in Civil War Water Canteen Tale
A Civil War era account recalls Corporal Wen Gentes of the 40th Ohio dividing water with a dying Confederate, proving comradeship in war. Another anecdote from Captain Horrall notes Army of the Cumberland tents blown open by a shell and two soldiers reacting with humor.
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Perrvaat
Aden
Wen Gentes
Gentry
Hell
Jay
Horrall
Army of the Cumberland
Opening Night Delayed as Lovers Share a Moment
Miss Verner laments the long wait for the opening number while Mr. Sloman retorts with a brisk remark. She then rests her cheek on his shirt front, calling him George in a tender moment.
Suffragette Household Clash Ends With Dismissed Case
London suburban police court hears Mrs. Tunnicliffe press for alimony after forcing husband out, citing she would rule and lock him up if annoyed. Magistrate dismisses the desertion suit as the wife asserted domination over her spouse.
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London
Eng
Serious Dilemma of Married Life at the Office
An office worker contrasts two husbands to ponder marriage versus bachelor life. One man at six weeks of marriage chats with his wife on the phone about headaches and smiles at work, while the other, married six years, avoids calls and frowns. The speaker concludes self love drives men and jokes about the undertaker.
Two Women Discuss A Suspected Plot
Ella and Stella discuss men gathering to plan something. Ella asks which plan. Stella confirms there is something brewing at the fort.
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Ella
Stella
Ft. Ella
One Type of Religion and a Jam Closet Laugh
Rev. Charles Faked quotes a luncheon remark about too many people mixing religion with self interest. A humorous jam closet anecdote contrasts a boy’s prayer, “Oh, Jacky,” with a deadpan claim he will become a saint only after death.
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Charles
New York
Jacky
Adee Plans Six Week Bicycle Tour in France
Second Assistant Secretary Adee of the state department is in Europe on annual vacation. He travels with United States consul general at Berlin Mr Thackera and Mrs Thackera. The party will tour southern France by bicycle for about six weeks and return to Washington about mid June.
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Adee
Europe
State Department
Thackera
United States
Berlin
France
Washington
Tiara request turns into personal brag line
A man asks for tiaras for his wife and cheekily frames the purchase as a test of status. The shopkeeper replies about price, prompting the man to propose a confidence boosting remark. The exchange highlights witty street theater over a simple sale.
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Keveas City
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Harper's Weekly
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