Unknown Soldier Symbolizes Memorial Day Across Wars
An exploration of unidentified soldiers from the Revolution, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish American War, and World War I. The piece recalls Arlington memorials and the enduring question of who these nameless heroes were, linking their sacrifices to Memorial Day's meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Scott Watson
Pennsylvania
Boston
Montgomery
Quebec
Canada
Burt
Washington
Trenton
Princeton
Dan'l Morgan
Burgoyne
New York
Saratoga
First Infantry
New England
Fort Dearborn
Chicago River
Great Britain
Lake Michigan
Pottawatomies
Chicago
Polke
Rio Grande
Feathers
Scott
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Ohio
Chapultepec
City of
Fort Sumter
Shenandoah
Virginia
Patterson
Thomas J. Jack
Denver
Spain
Golden Gate
Pacific
Philippine
Colorado
Province of
Sulu
Arlington Cemetery
Great West
China
Philippines
France
Belgium
Day for Thoughts of Peace Memorial Day Refocuses on Peace
The piece argues Memorial Day shifts from martial displays to quiet personal resolve and peace. It cites Arlington National Cemetery as largest by area and interments, Balls Bluff near Leesburg as smallest, and notes patriotism binds citizens to land, home, and fellowship despite criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheatham
Arlington
Balls
Bluff
Leesburg
Wai
Nation's Paint Bill Tops Half a Billion in 1927
The paint and varnish industry in 1927 employed 28,061 wage earners across more than 1,000 establishments. The Department of Commerce census lists total production value at 519 million dollars, with New York state leading in plant count at 162 and Illinois second with 109 plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Commerce
New York State
Illinois
Postmaster Encounters Narrow Parcel At Dodge City
In Dodge City Kansas a postmaster weighs a parcel for mailing. A woman says it contains her daughter's party dress. The four and a half by eight inch parcel costs four cents in postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge City
Kane
Idols Bound in Morocco Stage a Lengthy Prayer Request
A tribe in Morocco binds its idols with ropes and keeps them fettered until a powerful plea is granted or the suppliant’s displeasure subsides. The text also notes that a stump speech should be brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
That Kind of Fellow Altogether Too Slow
Judge Ben Lindsey warns that promiscuity harms youth and morals. A college scene has a decorating committee girl quipping that mistletoe is unnecessary, saying the men who need it aren’t worth a hang, reflecting social attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Lindsey
Red Cross Ball Blue Credited As Finest Product
A humorous exchange questions love with a wife replying and a skeptical husband retorts. An advertisement asserts Red Cross Ball Blue as the finest product of its kind globally and claims that every user agrees with the statement. The snippet ends with a general proverb about clarity versus criticism.
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Valhalla
Chancellorsville
Antietam
Manassas
Malvern Hill
Yank
Johnny Reb
Washington, D. C
Bull Run
Rappahaangek
Domentic Science
GE Hospital
Stewards
Anagera Hotel
Stewarda
Women's Magazine
Baker’s Cocoa
P. Co., Inc
Sioux City
Hub
Auto Partsalvage & Auto Sal of
Duppli
Virginia St
Ci Exchange CO
Smith Electrical Works
Iowa St
Iowa
Cor
Wacuine
Jaco Motor Service Co
He Motor Regrinderah
Iowa Sts
Gantz
Pee
Pierce Street
City
Peirce & Gamet Live Stock Commission CO
Sioux City, Iowa
NEW Magazine
Addross A. D. Freese & Son
Upland
Indiana
Continenpax, Land CO
Breckenridge
Mini
National Roofing CO
Iny Heemenate
Sioux Falls
Council el
Weat
Palm Spring
California
Naturi
Jinks
Postum Company, Inc
Battle Creek, Mich
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