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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
2
An Indianapolis News editorial calls for a single national Memorial day to honor soldiers from both North and South. It emphasizes patriotism, unity, and remembrance across divisions, noting heroes from Valley Forge to Bunker Hill and the recent war dead, urging one America’s day for all.
The piece recalls the priceless privilege of decorating graves of world heroes. It honors Immortals who sacrificed for worthy causes, including young men leaving college, farmers, merchants, and husbands. It laments loss in defense of the Union and liberty across southern battlefields.
A historic retelling places the 1863 clash near Gettysburg as a decisive three day engagement. Union Maj. Gen. Meade and Confederate Gen. Lee directed vast forces in fierce combat along Cemetery Hill Round Top and the Peach Orchard. Pickett's Charge failed near Seminary Ridge signaling Lee's retreat with substantial Union resistance.
A confused OCR passage hints at military or civic exhibits linked to a fire incident. Names, dates, and places are garbled, but references to gear, weapons, a veteran group, and exhibits suggest a public display or memorial related to a past conflict.
Bundles of old papers are processed at the Osceola office with payment of a few cents per bundle. The notice notes a lightweight task or sale of paper bundles and their handling details.
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