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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
11
The write up from Age-T Herald honors Memorial Day with a poetic praise of blossoms and fragrant coverlets. It speaks to remembrance of those sleeping and to the fairest blossoms offered in tribute on Memorial Day.
A group of Union soldiers at a hospital campfire reflect on a sergeant who shares a life changing tale. He recalls his mother’s tears and a vow to never drink again until her consent, prompting a pledge among the dozen men to abandon liquor.
The narrator recalls his mother’s devoted watch over him through a long night. She brings water from the well, bowing her head to hide her grief as he speaks of thirst and waning strength, revealing the depth of sorrow in her care.
A memorial for Dr. Benjamin F. Stephenson founder of the Grand Army of the Republic has been funded by all posts totaling 35,000. New York sculptor J Massey Rhind designed a triangular thirty foot shaft to be placed at Pennsylvania Avenue and Seventh Street NW in Washington with a 10,000 dollar pedestal funded by Congress. The shaft front depicts Fraternity with a soldier and sailor joining hands and holding the flag. A medallion portrait of Stephenson sits below with G A R badges and his inscription.
In Belize a female figure stands with a shield and a large sword labeled for Loyalty, while nearby a draped Charity figure supports a young boy, illustrating civic virtue in a decorative scene.
The poem reflects on missing loved ones and unmarked graves. It contrasts human sorrow with nature's memory and suggests that Nature itself honors every grave, never forgets, and fills days with decoration rather than neglect.
A New York method promises happiness and slimmer figures through daily stretching taught by Mrs. Clara Z Moore. The program claims to reduce dyspepsia and blues, improve poise, and transform daily moments into graceful stretches across chores, travel, and social events.
Submarine vessels reach dive readiness by taking in ballast water to reduce reserve buoyancy, leaving only a small conning tower above water. Reserve buoyancy varies from 200 to 1000 pounds, and rudders or planes are used to force sinking after motion. In submarines only five to twelve percent of submerged bulk remains above water, while submersibles may pump two to four times that ballast to sink.
The Boston American club sold pitcher Louis Maire to Providence while New York managers prize pitchers on payrolls. Donlin dominates for the New York Nationals, Kleinow hits hard, and Malloy shines in his first championship outing. St Louis trades Austin recruit Gardner to Hartford, Hess may depart Cleveland for youth, Shipke excels at ground balls, Malarkey imitates Dummy Taylor, Hemphill shows fresh life, and Harry Lord earns Maine praise. Cy Young seeks a major league record with 728 games and a 457–271 mark.
A shooting party lodging at Amos Libby’s Maine camp faced rain but noted the barometer in Amos’ general room stubbornly read set fair. One guest teased the glass, but Amos, with dignity, defended it as a powerful, unmoved instrument.
A clergyman receives a notice about a marriage to be performed at the parish house. The note asks prompt attendance as a cab is hired by the hour, naming Mrs Jemima Arabella Brearly and the couple involved in the ceremony.
The Chalfont St. Giles cottage where John Milton wrote Paradise Lost remains standing after 1665 plague exile. It is the only Milton residence now known to survive.
Illinois Democrats back Bryan while Taft plans a three week Panama trip. Rockefeller Jr lectures on wealth. Nicaragua seeks a 1 million pound loan in London for rail growth. Tokyo bills raise crude oil import duty. Virginian faces a large debt inquiry. Brownsville disputes spark Senate debates on negro soldiers. Germany signs naval treaties. North Sea and Baltic pacts inked in Berlin. Massachusetts Supreme Court limits party status. Reichstag votes to require German in public meetings. Kingdon Gould to leave Columbia without degree.
A guest accuses a Sayama man of lying to damage the host’s character. The host vows to throttle any truthful claims that could harm him, prompting the guest to challenge the threat.
Eli D Sprague and Mary OD Sprague Young, twins from Middleville Michigan, are aged 88. The brief notice records their ages and relationship.
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