Arlington and the Unknown Soldier: Echoes of a Nation
A reflective piece recalls Arlington's transformation from a frontier wilderness to a somber memorial site. It visits shaded paths near Custis Grove and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, tracing Revolutionary and Civil War eras and the sacrifices of 1917 and 1918, while posing a lingering human question about valiant dust.
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Custis Grove
Arlington
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End of War Marked by Global Jubilation in 1918
The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month 1918 marked the end of World War I. Celebrations erupted worldwide with bells, flags, parades, and cheering crowds as civilians and leaders expressed relief and joy.
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Grand Central Station
Machinery replaces workers in new Callier study
A Callier's Weekly study highlights a razor blade machine replacing 500 men and a railroad switching device substituting 168 workers. It claims machines have displaced nine in ten shoe workers, illustrating widespread job loss due to automation.
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Callier's Weekly
Bobby’s swimming tale sparks family laugh in Rochester
Noting a child’s return from a water outing, Bobby tells his mother the water wasn’t cold, but he was. The Rochester Courier captures a lighthearted family moment reflecting a cheerful, if mangled, recollection.
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Bobby
Rochester Courier
Memorial to War Heroes Becomes Battlefield Monument
A historic site near Arlington honors fallen soldiers from the Civil War Spanish American War Philippine Insurrection and World War I and II. The vast memorial gathers names and epitaphs in a peaceful, solemn resting place reflecting a nation's resolve to end fratricidal warfare and honor all who served.
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Maine
Vermont
Iowa
Rappahannock
Those Last Hours of the Great Conflict
A Kansas farmer reflects on the final hours of the world war, recalling the 89th Division near Stenay and Meuse fighting, the toll of mustard gas and shrapnel, the ceasefire, and veterans' memories of loved ones awaiting at home.
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Hank Gowdy
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Tommy Hitchcock
John Millus
Varennes
Shawkey
Grand Fleet
Frank Cavanaugh
Tommy Armour
Jess Petty
Joe Harris
Eddie Rickenbacker
Johnny Poe
Johnny Overton
Tony Wilding
Captain Cheape
Tommy O’brien
Jean Bouin
Cyril Tolly
Gene Tunney
Eddie Grant
Detroit News
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Insulation Costs at Nebraska Agricultural College Poultry House
House insulation tests at Nebraska Agricultural College suggest insulation for a 20 by 20 foot poultry house costs about 50 dollars total or 0.48 dollars per bird housed. If spread over the house life it adds about two eggs per hen per winter. Experiments show rapid winter temperature changes can halt production for days or weeks when egg prices are high.
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Nebraska
Changing Home Life in a Modern World 1932
The piece argues that rapid knowledge growth shifts in industry business education and domestic life demand a fresh family model. It notes women extending beyond home roles men yielding to democracy and youth gaining freedoms, plus a new respect for individuality shaping a new home partnership. The essay cites communications advances and longer family travel transforming daily life.
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Bugsy
Western Newspaper Union
Memorial Day Reflections From St Louis Post Dispatch
A memorial day meditation recalls the sacrifices of soldiers from the French and Indian War to World War I and urges modern citizens to honor America by safeguarding peace and continuing civic duty.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Race Track Sentiment on Odds and Bets
A brief note on betting mood at the track remarks that luck favors the winner while questioning whether the odds were fair. It reflects hopeful optimism about future bets and a desire for better returns.
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