Unknown Soldier and Memorial Day meaning across wars
A Memorial Day essay traces unnamed soldiers from the Revolution through 1922, linking their sacrifices to a single Unknown Soldier statue in Arlington. It reflects on battles, furor, and the mystery of identity while urging national remembrance for all forgotten war dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Scott Watson
Pennsylvania
Boston
Montgomery
Quebec
Canada
Washington
Trenton
Princeton
Dan] Morgan
Burgoyne
New York
Saratoga
First Infantry
New England
Fort Dearborn
Chingo River
Great Britain
Michigan
Pottawatomies
Chicago
Polk
Rio Grande
Denver
Spain
Golden Gate
Pacific
Philippine
Colorado
Province of
Sulu
Arlington Cemetery
Great West
China
Philippines
Mexico
France
Belgium
Day for Thoughts of Peace Memorial Day Reflections
A memorial piece urges peace over martial displays on Memorial Day and emphasizes memory, love of home, and the living honoring the dead. It notes Arlington National Cemetery as the nation’s largest by area and interments, with Balls Bluff near Leesburg as the smallest. The author ties patriotism to shared memories and communal bonds across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheatham
Arlington
National
Balls Blot
Leesburg
Nation's Paint Bill Tops Five Hundred Million 1927
The paint bill of the United States in 1927 reached 519,009,542 dollars according to a census of manufacture by the Department of Commerce. Over 1,000 establishments produced paints and varnishes employing 28,661 wage earners besides salaried staff. New York led with 162 plants, while Wisconsin stood second with 169.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Commerce
New York State
No Trailing Drapery Here Postmaster weighs woman's parcel
In Dodge City Kansas a postmaster weighs a peculiar parcel, about four and a half inches by eight inches, submitted by a woman who says it is her daughter's party dress. The four cent postage is paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge City
Kan
Idols Must Make Good Despite Morroccan Restraints
A terse political line argues that idols must fulfill promises and be freed from binding ropes until a strong plea is granted. The text references Morocc o bindings and a demand for relief, warning that the disconsolate supplier’s appetite remains unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Judge Lindsey Blasts risqué behavior as harmful
The judge condemns rising promiscuity among youths, saying it robs juvenile life of wholesomeness and moral standards. He cites college life and a Christmas frat house scene where mistletoe is rejected as emblematic of declining virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Lindsey
Question for Question and Red Cross Bail Blue Ad
A quirky exchange asks how much a husband loves his wife then pivots to a sales tone for Red Cross Bail Blue, claiming it as the finest product of its kind. The ad asserts women using it know the claim to be true and ends with a generic note on being easier to criticize than correct.
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Red Cross
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Shenandoah
Virginia
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Valhalla
Chancellorsville
Antietam
Manassas
Malvern Hill
Yank
Johony
Washington, D.C
Bull Run
Rappahannock
Ie Hee
Rupert Brooke
Ea Bells Chadetlere
Pe Professional Nurses Home Demonstration Agents
Lusch K
Baker’s Cocoa
Sioux City
En Eee
Elms Wheels
Accessorie
Car Auto Salvage & Exchange CO
Virginis St
Lowe
Gmite Electrical Works
Towa St
Iowa
Fifth Street
Gantz Cafe
Peirce & Gamet Livestock Commission CO
Sioux City, Iowa
NEW Magazine
A.D. Freest & Sox
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Contiast Land CO
Breckenridge
Mini
National Roofing CO
Sioux Falls
Ealfh
Cood Entela
Pam
California
Everyon
Postumm Company, Inc
Battle Creek, Mich
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