Memorial day reflections on Civil War survivors and duty
An analysis of Civil War veterans and the enduring meaning of Memorial Day. It notes the age gap between antislavery leaders and battlefield fighters, the toll of war, and the ongoing reverence shown to veterans and fallen heroes. The piece laments fading veteran ranks and honors Arlington as a living shrine to sacrifice.
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Anmong
Grand Army
Loyal Legion
Fif
South
Russia
Europe
Shiloh
Chickahominy
Antietam
Fredericksburg
Chancellorsville
Gettysburg
Chickamauga
Spottsylvania
Battle of the Wilderness
Sherman
Richmond
Washington
Arlington
Paris Electric Bell Uses Built In Batteries
A new electric bell design from Paris places all magnet components under the gong while three dry battery cells reside in the bell box. The arrangement eliminates battery connections to the bell, reducing maintenance as only wires and push-buttons require attention.
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Paris
Scientific American
Denison's Coffees Purity Claim and Distribution
An advertisement extols Denison's Coffees as pure and sound from hand-picked berries. It asserts many coffees are impure windfalls and urges readers to buy only Denison's, packaged with name on every container and to contact the Chicago firm for locating a dealer.
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Denison
Dennison
Denison Coffee Co
Chicago
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John Ruskin
John Ruskins
I. Lewis Cigar Mig. Co
Rewark
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Canada
Ottawa
C. J. Broughton
West Adams Street
Illinois
M. V. Macinnes
Jefferson Avenue
Detroit
Michigan
Swat the Fly Practical Advice from May Womans Home Companion
In Better Babies, the May issue urges Fly control through clean homes and screens. It warns flies breed in filth and spread into the home and family, urging repaired screens, covered garbage, and regular emptying. A carbolic acid solution is recommended to destroy eggs and maggots.
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Better Babies Department
The
May Womans Home Companion
Cuticura Ad Promises Clear Scalp and Dandruff Relief
An old advertise promising clear scalp and relief from dandruff and itching using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. Claims are focused on pure fragrant emollients for skin and scalp, with free samples by mail from Cuticura, Dept. XY, Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Adv
Parental Suggestion on Children's Role in Work
A mother challenges a narrator’s romantic tales for children by urging stories that show little girls helping with housework rather than fantasies of princesses. The exchange highlights practical lessons over escapist fluff and reflects changing expectations of girls.
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Puck
Castoria Ad Promotes Safe Remedy for Infants and Children
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to examine Castoria bottles for the signature and notes Castoria has been in use for over 30 years. The text includes a quotation from Isaac Barrow praising industry and a line about children crying for Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
Allen's Foot-Ease Used by Troops at Front
Over 100000 packages of Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder are used by German and Allied troops at the Front. It rests the feet, gives instant relief to corns and bunions, soothes hot swollen feet, and makes walking easier. Do not accept substitutes.
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Allen
Adv
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Jacksonville
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Daisy Fly Killer
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Eamb Ave
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