Memorial Day as a national tribute to American soldiers
Elmo Scott Watson II writes that Memorial Day grew from local flowers to a national tribute honoring all American soldiers. He recalls origins in 1866 through Miss Elizabeth Rutherford, Gen. John A. Logan’s 1868 Decoration Day order, and the Arlington ceremonies. It now transcends unions and wars, commemorating all who died for the United States.
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Elmo Scott Watson II
America
Cuba
Philippines
Mexico
France
Belgium
England
Union
Romagne-sous-Montfaucon
Meuse-Argonne
Oise- Alane
St. Mihiel
Aisne-Marne
Somme
Suresnes
Flanders Field
Brookwood
Arlington Cemetery
Lizale Rutherford
Columbus
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. Luke's Methodist Church
James M. Kramsey
New York
John A. Logan
Logan
Washington
Richmond
Willard Hotel
Petersburg
Grand Army of the Republic
Congress
Illinois
Arlington
Arlington National Cemetery
Bull Run
Rappahannock
Monument
Philadelphia
Torft
Brooklyn
Academy of Music
Roger A. Pryor
General Orders No. 11 Observes Graves Decoration Day
Grand Army of the Republic issue May 6 1868 directs May 30 1868 as a day to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers and respect. Commanders urged press notice and simultaneous observance nationwide.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Adjutant General's Office
14Th Street
Washington, D. C
Posta
Ilven
Childs
Jie
John A. Logan
N. P. Chipman
Failure Ends Career of Wall Street Speculator Morse
Anthony W Morse a powerful Civil War era figure on Wall Street aimed to displace the United States Treasury by flooding the market with inflated resource bets. Secretary Chase warned of danger to national credit and ordered ten million dollars in gold sold to counter the bubble. Morse pledged to buy all US gold but failed within hours of the sale and soon died in Cuba.
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Anthony W. Morse
Wall Street
National
United States Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Salman BP. Chase
Morse
Conserving Eyesight by One-Eyed Indian Joke
A Jazgy Indian sunning himself at a New Mexico railway station keeps one eye closed to save vision. Tourists ask why and he says to see everything with one eye. The Massachusetts board of optometry suggests keeping eyes closed while listening to the radio for conservation of vision. A train of thought should not be allowed to run wild.
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New Mexico
Massachusetts Board of Optometry
Flag on New Building Custom Origin Traced to Germany
The editor of Contractors and Engineers Monthly argues the flag or tree ceremony when the highest part of a building is completed originated in Germany. It is described as a good luck omen to protect the structure from evil spirits, with variations in other countries where the practice involves treating workers and placing a tree or flag atop the completed frame.
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Contractors and Engineers Monthly
Germany
Atd
Michigan Pioneered Free Public Schools In 1837
The Michigan constitutional convention of 1837 allowed voters to set up free schools in any township. Compulsory attendance followed later, with town ship provisions seen as daring ventures. The state established a permanent superintendent of public instruction and required each district to teach at least three months yearly. Gen Isaac E Dreary helped oversee school funds and land grant wealth.
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Michigan
Ucation
Isaac E. Dreary
Washington
Modern homes in south London showcase new inventions
Homes under construction in south London feature free radio sets, violet-ray skin treatment devices, electric refrigerators, washing machines, central heating, interroom telephones, loudspeakers, and electric vacuum cleaners.
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London
England
Raid Involving Colonels Marines And French Captain
A night raid launches from Terry’s battalion with a two-company assault into the wheat near Torcy. The colonel leads the raid, a scout officer and sergeant endure close combat with German positions, capture prisoners, and withdraw after dawn. War fatigue and humor mix with danger as both sides suffer and survive.
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Asiatic
Tartar Wall
Terry
de Stegur
Crabbe
Paris
Tommy
Feldritter Kurt Iden
Margrave of Brandenburg Regiment
Kumaraden
Marines March in Rain Through Winter Quarters
In a dark Rhine Province town the Fifth Marines form in the icy December rain for a ration relief in a bleak billet area. Cooks serve corn-bill hash as bugles call and the platoon sergeants verify rolls under lantern light while men brace against damp blankets and cold. The march to the road begins with a wary, tired mood as they head toward winter quarters.
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Rhine
Majer
Fifth Marines
Aztec Children Shownto Be From Different Lineage
An Adventure Magazine piece recounts two Aztec children shown in Scotland by a woman and another woman who allegedly exploited them. The story claims they were kidnapped, smuggled to the Gulf coast, and presented to a temple cult, with experts noting distinctive physical traits setting them apart from Amerindian groups.
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Scotland
Aoman
Gulf Coast
Adventure Magazine
Peo
Long Sleep for Long Life Says Doctor Nunkivell
Dr A T Nunkivell medical officer of Plynwuth England says eight to ten hours sleep is necessary. He notes modern life crowds days but yields similar rest and sleep overall and urges rested sleep to preserve youth and arterial elasticity.
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A. T. Nunkivell
Plynwuth
England
Nankivell
Napoleon’s Iron Will Kept Through Endless Work
The account recalls Napoleon’s extreme work ethic with reports of eighteen hour study periods and uninterrupted mental vigor. Roederer notes his mind stayed lively under strain and fatigue never slowed him. A minister cites the iron constitution required for daily toil and long rides, including a ninety mile journey in five and a half hours. Surgeon Percy praises his iron body and tireless horseback activity.
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Napoleon
Naver
Roederer
Percy
Lost Continent Myth Revived By Recent Periodical
A revived discussion of the lost continent resurfaces in a dubious periodical. Some scientists debate the idea while others cite writings and ancient priestly lore about a sunken land beyond Africa and Asia. The piece suggests speculative echoes in Gulf of Gascony and notes historical dating.
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Gulf of Gascony
Stuart
Libya
Asia
Herentes
Atluaty
Profit in Good Service Ends in Employer Profit
A clipped quotation set extols service as the path to real profit, noting that true earnings come from the employer rather than the individual worker. Edward Bok is cited claiming service pays in dollars and cents and remains the most profitable word in language. The piece also suggests that mastering human maturity comes from educating many people.
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Edward Bok
Napoleon noted for extraordinary work capacity
A fragment from Selentifie Monthly remarks that even Napoleon’s enemies concede he could labor as much as four men, highlighting his prodigious energy and industry.
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Napoleon
Selentifie Monthly
Women Can Now Do More
Fifty years ago women faced limited jobs and often sacrificed health for independence. Today women work in factories and in professional roles but many still risk health. Elizabeth Chamberlain of Unionair in Trenton credits Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for help and urges others to inquire.
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Elizabeth Chamberlain
Unionair
Lydia B. Pinkham
Chamberlain Ives
Monmouth St
Trenton
N. J
Lydia
Fragmented musings on self and beauty from unknown authors
A garbled quotation features Altbert BE. Wiggum and Buvee musing on self opinion and the nature of beauty. The text reads like a broken editorial aside with mis-spellings and obscure attributions.
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Charles L. Wilson
Anna Wilson
Horatio May
Miss Farrar
General Logan
Chicago
Pal
Culeei
Oferris & Ewing
Kansas City Star
John W. Thomason
Maca
The
Bell Syndicate
Germa
Roches
von Boehn
Dion de Dien
Tunnerre de Cnnon
Jim
Bois de Kelleau
Bowie
Tommie
Rata
Torcy
Tim
Touraine
Americana
St. Onton
Peele Ikge
Canada
Pati’ la
South America
Lydia E. Pinkham
Altbert BE
Wiggum
Scholl
Gruggist’s
Scholls
Bellans
Bellan
BAYER
Treadache
Pato
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