Making Soldier Monuments Across the Nation
The essay surveys national cemeteries in 28 states and one in Mexico City, noting 400,000 buried soldiers and sailors with many unmarked or grouped graves. It highlights Thomas Brougham Baker’s pivotal but little-known push for national cemeteries, Lincoln’s support, and ongoing efforts to honor Confederate dead at Arlington. It discusses Memorial Day symbolism, postwar reconciliation, and proposed national commemorations led by leaders including General Grant’s son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Musk
United States
Mexico City
Mexico
Virginia
Tennessee
Kentucky
Arlington
America
Farrons
Union
Our Nations
Chicago
Thomas Brougham Baker
War Department
Cameron
Edwin M. Stanton
Baker
Stanton
Lincoln
Tinker
McKinsey
Wirpts Ae
Congress
Arlington Cemetery
United Confederate Veterans
Memphis
Joseph Wheeler
Arington
Camp A. Wheeler
Washington
Lee
Wheeler
Atlanta
James Tanner
Frederick D. Grant
Robert & Lee
Ulysses
Grant
Che Nan Who Gets There
A fragmentary verse segment notes a recurring trio of figures in a moral vignette. It mocks a constant advertiser who wins trades through repetition and a steadfast listener who consumes obstacles, while others struggle to reach a goal on a solid path. The lines hint at humor and critique of persistence.
Guarantee for Tar Syrup Refund Agreement
We, the undersigned, agree to refund the money on a 20 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your cough or cold. A 25 cent bottle is guaranteed satisfactory or money refunded. Guo, E. Sharrak, Alma. Bas. G. Rhodes, Alma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Guo
E. Sharrak
Bas. G. Rhodes
Alma
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tur Cure Cough
An old advertisement urges taking Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tur to relieve congestion and cough. It claims the product drives the colt out through the bowel and stops tickling. Sold by Chas Rhodes, with Ring's Dy in Tablet for bloating belching and indigestion, sold by Geo Bimarr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Chas, Rhodes
Geo
B. Bimrrar
Siena
Dewitt
Itinerary of a delightful tour in Europe advertisement
An advertisement voice lists itineraries for a European tour via the Wabash rail line with connections to ships. It promotes travel agents and early applications, mentions Dean's Regulats for digestion, and includes various health products and local business pitches. It references Altoona Pennsylvania, Alma, and dates near June 6 with product claims and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Tristram
Wabash Railaad
Adams St
Europe
Wabash
Stermers
German Syrup Proclaimed Aid for Consumption Patients
The ad claims climatic cures are common and that many can recover at home with proper diet and regular use of German Syrup. It asserts free morning expectoration, better sleep, and relief from coughing and night sweats, suggesting warmer climates aid recovery. Trial bottles are 25 cents and regular size 75 cents at all druggists.
Cheaper Farm Land Across Missouri Prairie Route
Real estate pitch targets farmers in northern and eastern states seeking Southwest land. Describes rich delta soils in Southeast Missouri Eastern Arkansas Louisiana and Texas with crop yields and prices per acre. Appeals for unimproved uplands and fruit land, announces mail-order literature and seedier rates on specified Tuesdays with agents in Detroit and St Louis. Also includes a brief ad for Dean's Ointment addressing skin itching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
Missouri
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
Kansas
Indian Territory
H.D. Armstrong
Detroit, Mich
H.C. Townsend
G. P
T. A
St. Louis
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Ad Promotes Genuine Product
An advertisement extols DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the best remedy for burns sunburns cuts and particularly piles. It warns against imitations and notes the genuine name DeWitt Co on every box and that Chas Rhodes sells it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Hoc
DeWitt Sco
Chas. Rhodes
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del Oon & Cana, Sra
Jenieasa 3
Philadelph Dwtt
Gan Sr
GAN Francisco
Contlandt Street
New York
Vous Srmeer
Toronto
Winnipeg
Wage Plexne
Gornewt
Vant
Ter Om
Mars
Oliver
Nps
Oliver Chilled Plow Works
South Bend, Ind
Oliver Chilled
Chialina
Che Nan
Cath
Ayers
Ayer
Dr. King
Dean
Krause
Walnut Ave
Altoona
Heo
Solby Chas
Rhodes
Hogenbach
Alma, Wemneslay
Dade
K. Sharrar
Pere Marquette
Eifect
Almat Ent
Kenot
Hoy
Moe
Detroit
Mieb
HL J
Wincurll
Alar
Ann Arbor
R. R
Frankfort and
Toled
Kirby
Wendrell, Gon
Peasage
Toledo
Avert
Wheeling Roofing & Cornice Company
Wheeling
W. Va
Ser
Lancashire & Co
Hollister's
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountale
Holsernn
Dana Coneasy
Madion
Stanard Central Drug Store
W. H. Govragy
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