Memorial Day origins traced by Grand Army chief Logan
A fragmented account documents Memorial Day origins with emphasis on Grand Army of the Republic leaders General John A. Logan and James Redpath. It links early decoration practices by northern and southern women to the national observance begun in Charleston and formalized by Logan's administration in 1868.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Benjamin Franklin Stephenson
T'S
Kraven
Holdiora
Reece
Jalon
John A. Logatho
Wand Army of the Republic
Union Army
Korvicn
Logan
Jamey Redpath
New York Triune
Sherman
Kon
Stary
Sintpos
Fort Sumter
Charlestan
Roe Fonatruecion
Redpath
Col. Woodford
Union Forcow
Charlexton
S.C
Holdler
Cowx
Hartwalt
Manian Elvie
Redrath
Joe Wheeler
Yas
Tha
Artyra
Bae
A. Logan
Program of School In Laky Town HaI Linton Wahool Program
A tidy school program at Laky town presents a series of songs recitations and dialogues led by Gordie Cochran Myrtle Cochran Myra Cochran and other students. The event features instrumental solos and choral numbers including America God to Ever God Pony Tede and Whipporwitt with performances by Elizabeth Coder Lorin Coghan and Varia Luelle Doster among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton Wahool
Laky Townahi
America
Gordie Cochran
Natrnimental
Cher
Myrtle Cochran
Myre de Cochran
tlAwbed Color
Brooklet
Harbara iHolmes
Lorin Coghan
Song of the Grays
Juno Garrett
Ollogue
Wo Tanlea
Brown Wren
Elizapath Coder
Jasun
Mitrona
German Opera Boycott of U S Stage Reported
The German opera world considers boycotting American stages after war pressures. Count Van Scobach, head of the Royal Theatres, leads the move hoping to deter performers from engaging in American engagements and to threaten bans on singers who remain in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capone
Lon
Germany
United States
Count van Scobach
Royal Theatras
America
Misao
Silarton
Veing Atrandad
Cedar Valley Episcopal Church Rededication Service
The Cedar Valley Episcopal Church will hold a rededication on Sunday with an all day service. A basket dinner will be served in the new basement and special music is planned. Local officials and clergy will participate with remarks and a collection is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Valley
Episcopal Church
Hia Fooroe
Passenger train being taken off line amid war pressures
A memo from railway officials notes passenger trains being withdrawn as material and labor shortages hinder service. Officials promise cooperation with road authorities to move troops and war supplies, while railroads shift engines to freight and face shop labor shortages and equipment constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dex Monon
I Bremmot
Bt F.ridhrond
Ather Ofleelula
Nod
Bao Tay
Halt Steamboat Company Bonds Opposed in Hearing
Strong opposition arose to a $60,000 bond issue by Halt Steamboat Company. Rock Island investor stakeholders cited capital stock disputes and potential charges against the company, while Davenport figures questioned stockholdings and bond benefits. The hearing before Commissioner Owen P. Thompson focused on whether bonds should be muted or annulled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hino
Rock Island
Charles HW. Wayne
Rock Taland
George W. Coble
C. J. von Mour
Davenport
Owen P. Thompson
Mogbjadora
Thorn
Soma
Honda
Albert Tigbar
Rocke Taland
Hf. C. Mond
East St. Louis
Atermbent
Marahalt
OTH
Commissioned men begin duties at training camp
The article notes physicians and military officers arriving at a training camp for new commissions in the United States army. Judge Carroll A. Nye of Minnesota and George S. Ballard of Chicago are listed among arrivals in the supply department, with Captain Albert H. Roler and other medical officers among those ordered to the post. A cafe offer is also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wort Sheridan
Busbous
Ofdeory Corps
United States Army
Carrol A. Nye
Seventh Judicial District
Minnesota
George S. Ballard
Chicago
Na Real Estate
Deator
Harmiltan Cuit
Albert Hf
Roler
Ringworm on Face Healed by Cuticura Remedies
A Carlisle Ohio man describes a ringworm eruption on his face that started as a rash, caused itching and burning, and disfigurement. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the itch and burn stopped and the eruption cleared in two weeks. Free sample by mail offer included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Kaudman
Carlisle
Ohio
Society notes feature playful skit at Inuvhiling church
A lively society page recounts a unique playlet titled The Church Mary presented by the Bellablog at the Gere man Methodi at Ipiacopal church last evening. Hosts Mrs Steinfurt and guests, numerous members and friends, enjoyed victrola music and a closing dainty fare before plans for next month. Other society items list meetings at Miriam Rebdah Aid near Sweetland Center, Portia Circle at Park Drive, and Kensington Klub activities with social needlework and luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellablog
Ipiacopal
Lastavening
Herman Steinfurt
Binmark Street
Trixell
Henry
William Jbuthenbork
Jackwon—Mrea
G. Lenkau
Broti
W. Punk
Lowla
Auk Wdieralss
Lawson
Hiller
Hrowh
Lowa Intron
Mra
Anderson
Wil Rony
Ridhday
Helen Arch
Otis
Harman Steinfirt
Mira
iDroweeMlax Marky Horwir
Phompson
Henry Frgehner
Victroly
Kensington
Stalnturt
Special Cars for Iowa Elks Special Delegation
Iowa Elks plan special Pullman cars for Grand Lodge meeting in Boston. Delegates Harry Rhetul Ley and George Klein organized travel via New York Central and Rock Island lines. The group includes many lodges statewide. journey runs July 5 to 9 with arrivals via Chicago and Boston, plus return arrangements and accommodations en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Iowa City
Iowa
Grand Lodge
Boston
Arthur Ditrens
New York Central
George Klein
Imasenger Axent
Rock Island
George
Roddick
Sikdom
Edol
Jelica
Chicago
Boxton
New York
Antral
Towa
Variour
Otter
Grena de training and National Guard mobilization plans
Reports describe grenade handling training for National Guard units and officer selections in various states. Mentions Des Moines, Mort Sill Oklahoma, and Cornell Bina, with officers noted for military service. Also notes New York City draft registration preparations for 600,000 men and interpreter allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byoelal
Washington, Tin
Glenn F
Nore
National Guard
Bogon
Adintane Qororal Gay
Ivogin
Des Moines
Mort Sill
Okkhoma
Gok M
Ay Tinley
Cornell Bina
Major
Re Philpat
Port
Dodge
Ufe
Atnte
Rock Island
Tennent
New York
N. Y
Board of
Obevona
New York City
German Methodist League to elect officers
The Epworth League of the German Methodist church will hold its annual election of officers and appointment of committees for the coming year. The meeting opens at 7 30 PM Saturday in the church parlors. All League members urged to attend. An important business meeting of St Matthias Alumni will be held tomorrow evening at the St Matthias school hall. Members urged to attend. The Ladies Aid Society of St Marys church will meet tomorrow afternoon at Mrs Adolph Romans West Eighth Street home for a button carding section. large attendance expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portia Cicle
Portia Cirelo
Ssy Wi. Houck
Park Drive
Nina
Kenelngton
Harawa Noodlawork
Tn A
Crull
Woat Third Street
Kalonama Kensington
Mis Ghorgh
Ladies' Amt Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
German Congregational Church
Epworth League
League
ST. Matthias
St. MattLina School
Mattaina School
Ladien' Aid Society
St. Mary's Church
Adolph Roman
West Eishth Street
Veterans Toll Of Year Toll Of Yearly Losses At Local Post
Adjutant Aston Anglo lists eleven members of Shelby Norman Post G A R who died in the past year from January 1 1916 to January 1 1917 including seven who answered the final call. Names include Ina Chenowath Boker Samuel Mirnge C W Chapman George H Sergeant F Palmer John Starko R W Morton Christian Bleckert George Koepping David A Corbin and Save Torito Paring. Consular wire copy notes inflation and diet reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Norman Post
G. A. Ty
Aston Anglo
Momorln
Thorg
Ina Chenowath
Boker
Samuel Mirnge
C. W. Chapman
George H. Sergeant
F. Palmer
John Starko
Mayor's food committee launches seed crop experiment
The mayor's committee on food supply announced an experiment to determine crops obtainable from each seed. A park department farmer will oversee the project, directing the testing at the park site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Food Supply
Park Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patriotic Women
Rd. Sanders
VU. S
Pas Hrase
Fize
Cedan Valley
Tion
Notimon
Roy
Albert
Dea
Waxhineton
Lowi
Ray
Millice
Sweethand
Jawa
Charter Manmbern
Nighola
Concavilo
Wort
Midiatore
Lava Boen
Sarvices
Halt Steamboat Company
Miriam Rebdah Aid Society
Melvin Brown
Sweetland Center
Aid Society
Henry Pomeroy
Nloon
Akoanington
IG Sonool
Pionio
Stouety
Mascatine High School
Misa Mazio Mortland
Hershey
Muscatino
Contesta
Nyontia Club
Reinsager
Nyam Ma Club
ELKS
Hawkeye
Gran Lodge
Willravel
Alma Bolavager
Halon Breybler
Avening
Juna
Pignio
Brown's Bust Noag College
Wood Park
Ry Th. Reed
Sideley Norman Post
Local Post—Savon Dio
N.Y
Staten
Etisse
Puihe
Carter
Sumca
Limita
Martha
Washington
Mayer
Martha Washington
Martha ‘Washington
F. Mayer Boot & Shoe Co
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Muscatine
Wilson’s Shoe Store
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