Memorial Day Reflections on Liberty Duty and Remembrance
John Dickinson Sherman Memorial Day meditation recalls the meaning of sacrifice across generations. It honors soldiers in Europe and at home, notes veterans from New Market to Arlington, and honors Harding and Wilson while inviting thanks for liberty humanity and justice.
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John Dickinson Sherman
United States of America
Lincoln
Washington
Europe
France
Belgium
England
Demosthene Burdells
United States
Greece
Mediterranean
Sam Soo Hoo
San Francisco
China
Sam
Rainbow
Fere-en-Tardenois
Jia-gi Chuen
Shin Ling
Tui San Shen
New Market
United States Marines
Virginia Military Academy
Shenandoah Valley
Breckenridge
Siegel
Lee
Richmond
Ship
62Nd
Virginian Infantry
Academy
Giles B. Cook
White House
President Coolidge
Lawrenceville Industrial School
Virginia
Robert EE. Lee
Grant
Appomattox Court House
Jack” Armstrong
Windsor
8. C
South Carolina Infantry
C. US. A
G A. R
New England
Henry D. Lay
West Newbury
Mass
Mississippi
Pacific
Rocky Mountains
Red River
Missouri
Louisiana
United Confederate Veterans
William B. Haldane
Louisville
Grand Army of the Republic
Gaylord M. Saltzgaber
van Wert
Sherman
Jackson
Sheridan
Stuart
Warren Gamaliel Harding
Woodrow Wilson
National Shrine
Arlington
Tanlac praised by nurse for stomach relief and energy
A Oakland nurse with fifteen years of experience testifies Tanlac surpassed all others for her influenza weakened stomach. She credits eight bottles with restoring appetite sleep energy and strength and says she now feels young again. Tanlac is sold by druggists with over 40 million bottles sold. Tamac Vegetable Pills also advertised by the same manufacturers.
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J. Clark
Walsworth Ave
Oakland
Calif
Taniac
Mea
Tanlac
This Way Mr Brown Seeks Silent Partner
A playful exchange references a bachelor friend seeking a partner for joys and sorrows. Mrs Brown notes he has waited long, while Mr Brown confirms he is searching for a silent partner.
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Mr. Brown
Mrs. Brown
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Ad Claims Kidney Relief
A promotional piece extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root claiming cures for kidney liver and bladder problems and urinary issues. It cites a druggist endorsement and sworn testimonials while offering sample bottles by mail from Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
Not Guilty Alibi Question In Chicken Theft Case
A judge questions His Alley Moses Sampson after arrest for taking a neighbor's chickens. The prisoner replies with a garbled alibi request, mishearing the judge as he insists on the alley used to escape with the poultry.
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Moses Sampson
Suhi
Is Not a Fact About Great Minds in Speech
A reflective piece notes that great men seldom recognize peers, Shakespeare offers no praise to contemporaries, logic proves or disproves yet achieves nothing, and the Lord loves a cheerful giver as does the recipient.
Honeymoon Hubby Targeted by Bitter Call
A young bride awakes to a morning telephone call from the PBX girl at the office. The caller demands Mr. Smith, and the bride declares she will be his permanent wife. The brief, sharp exchange captures a domestic squabble in a metropolitan gossip item from the Indianapolis Star.
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PBX
Indianapolis Star
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Relief for Aching Feet
Advertises Allen's Foot-Ease powder to prevent blisters and friction in shoes. Claims it soothes tired swollen feet and bunions, aids in breaking in new shoes, with a free trial package and a walking doll offer from Le Roy Wisconsin.
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Allen
Allen’s
le Roy
N. Wi
Royal succession riddle prompts class debate on twins
A teacher explains the law of succession that the first born son inherits the throne. A boy asks which twin would be king if the first child were a pair. The exchange appears in the Indianapolis News.
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Indianapolis News
No Fee for That Coatroom Boy (eager)
Crusty Gentleman asks the lad to check something and the coatroom boy eagerly responds that there is no fee. The exchange captures a brief rehearsal moment from Louston Tram.
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Louston
Father Daughter Refuse Kiss Cited In Odd Exchange
A terse dialogue ends with a warning from a daughter to her suitor while a side note mentions drug addicts who risk lockjaw from needle infections. The report juxtaposes a restrained personal scene with a health caution.
Castoria Ends 80 Year Claim With Ongoing Trademark
An ad touts Fletcher's Castoria used for over 80 years to ease constipation flatulency wind colic and diarrhea in children. It claims to regulate the stomach and bowels and aid food assimilation to promote natural sleep without opiates, signaling the genuine product bears the signature of…
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Fletcher
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