Memorial Day origins and Confederate observances described
Memorial Day is traced to Petersburg Virginia in 1865 with graves decorated by flowers and water. General Logan backed a yearly May 30 observance for Grand Army posts and spread of Confederate Memorial Day across the South on various dates. The piece notes Arlington Unknown Soldier ceremonies and broader calls for national observances. It also briefly discusses agricultural experiments mixing cows with hardy breeds for northern and southern climates and notes crossbreeding for climate and disease resistance.
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Petersburg
Hattia
Joh A. Logan
GALR
Georgia
Mississippi
Morida
Mark
South Carolina
Tennessee
Louisin
South
American Legion
National Cemetery of
Arlington
Washington
America
Alagka
Ryans
Department of Agriculture
Ber East
Missionary from Japan Speaks at World Service Meeting
The Methodist churches of Lae Verne Corwith Golifield Liver more Renwick Kanawha and Har aly joined a World Service meeting held Thursday evening. Dr L Y Fulkerton, a missionary from Japan, spoke about the world service phase of church work. He has wide experience including Shanghay vice consul and professor at a Tokyo college, making his address notably engaging for attendees. A London dispatch reports a claim about eye color changing through contact lens, though this seems unrelated to the main event.
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Lae Verne
Corwith
Golifield
Livermore
Renwick
Kanawha
Haraly
L.Y. Fulkerton
Dagan
Fulkerton
Agwall Ag
World Services Funda
Shanghay
Ye Hag Rise
Angio-Fapwncac College
Tokio
A Major Safety Education Campaign Begins May 5 1931
An nationwide effort started on May 5 1931 to reach 27 million U S school children with safety education. The program blends with existing subjects and includes a teacher guide foreworded by U S Education Commissioner William John Cooper to urge school cooperation.
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United States
Ieee
Decoration Day Services at Lusi and Vernon Cemeteries
Decoration Day events scheduled with 9 20 at Lusi cemetery including grave decorations, name readings by John Sehipull, Rev Dirks Lincohv a Gettysburg Address by Betty Maclin and schoolchildren, and firing squad taps. At 11 o'clock at Vernon cemetery more grave decorations, honor dead readings by John Semipull, Rev Hurley, Boy Scouts pledge, Rev McDowell address, male quartet music, and flag tribute.
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Lusi Cemetery
John Sehipull
Dirks
Betty Maclin
Boone Townshiry
Vernon Cemetery
John Semipull
Hurley
Boy Scouts
McDowell
Freakish Monday Auto Crash In Goldfield
The Goldfield Gazette reports a bizarre accident on Gur Main street when a trailer detached from a moving car and rolled north. It struck Markachvan’s car near the State Bank, sent the vehicle into a telephone pole, then toppled the trailer onto the sidewalk in front of the Hamburger Shop. A cow in the trailer was unharmed, and the frightened animal was later taken to the stockyards.
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Goldfield
Gur Main Street
Goldheld
State Bank
Gerade
Markachvan
Provisional Spanish President Eyes North American Model
The provisional president Zamora lauded the United States as a model on a recent radio address. He urged following North American example while signaling interest in a potential loan, suggesting Spain may align with U S practices as a precursor to finance.
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Zamora
Nice
Hinga
United States
Gynica
Yule Samas
Naking
Where Strength Lies in American Government
Governor Roosevelt argues that government should hold minimal power to protect individual liberties. He says the federal constitution reserves broad powers to the states and that true strength comes from individuals and families rather than expansive state authority.
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Franklin J. Hoosevelt
New York City
Roosevelt
Americas
Marriage license mix up ends Goldfield ceremony attempt
Goldfield Gazette reports two would be newlyweds obtained a Humboldt county license and sought a Goldfield ceremony. Justice of the Peace Mac Fachron refused to perform the nuptials due to county rules. they were redirected to Renwick’s editor Miller. A Hoover teeth souvenir prank is described with patients’ teeth used without consent.
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Goldfield
Wade
Dakota City
Justice of the Peace 2
MacFachron
Humboldt
Weight County
Aeadustice of
Te Peace
Miller
Renwick
Womboldt
Renwick Semi Centennial Anniversary Celebration
Renwick's Semi-Centennial Anniversary plans proceed with an executive committee naming multiple committees for finance liberty two Boone two Lake two Vernon two and other tasks. Members include Mrs. Fred Rasmussen Mrs. Fritz Britt Mrs. M. C. Rockwood Miss Eva Helmke Roy McCurry John Schipull John Zimmmerman Everett Nelson Roy Gillespie Bertie Martin Tieran Tjelle Joe Weggen Paul Heggen Ed Oppedahl Omar Daviz and Harry Wigans. Additional committees to be named for entertainment and event success.
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Renwick
Fred Rasmussen
Fritz Britt
M. C. Rockwood
Eva Helmke
Liberty Twip
Roy McCurry
John Schipull
John Zimmerman
Boone Two
Everett Nelson
Roy Gillespie
Bertie Martin
Lake Two
Tieran Tjelle
Joe Weggen
Paul Heggen
Vernon Two
Ed Oppedahl
Omar Daviz
Harry Wigans
Vicinity
First Baptist Church Sunday Schedule With Memorial Day Plan
The program from First Baptist Church led by Pastor J. A. Hurley includes 10 a m Sunday School with an engaging class, 11 a m Memorial Day services at the Methodist Episcopal church, 3 p m Young Peoples Services on the topic Why the Bible is Worth Knowing, and 7 p m Evening Worship. Everyone is invited and urged to consider this church as a home.
Evangelical Church Events and Meetings Schedule
Evangelical Church J Hashlen Pastor announces Sunday School at 10 a.m and worship in the hall. Midweek service on Tuesday evening at 7.00 from the home of Mrs Anca Schneider. Junior EB L CH on 1st and 3rd Sundays at 11 a.m. Ladies Aid first Wednesday, Woman's Missionary Society second Wednesday with practice Thursday at 7:30.
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Anca Schneider
L. CH
Ladies’ Aid Society
Woman's Missionary Society
M. E. Church Notes George R. McDowell, Pastor
Sunday School and morning worship announcements invite nonregular attendees to worship with us. The note emphasizes a cordial invitation and mentions the pastor George R. McDowell. Located in a local church notice style with typical period tone.
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M. E
George R. McDowell
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