Unknown Soldier spotlight spans wars from Revolution to World War I
Memorial Day tribute traces the fate of Unknown Soldiers from the Revolution through World War I. It recalls Pennsylvanian and New England youths, Fort Dearborn, Saratoga, Vera Cruz, and Arlington’s shrine. The piece argues future historians may name the fallen among the world’s decisive battles and urges national remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Scott Watson
Pennsylvania
Boston
Montgomery
Quebec
Canada
Washington
Trenton
Princeton
Dan'l Morgan
Burgoyne
New York
Saratoga
First Infantry
New England
Lort Dearborn
Chicago River
Great Britain
Fort Dearborn
Lake, Michigan
Chicago
Polk
Rio Grande
Weathers
Scott
Vera Cruz
City of
Mexico
Ohio
Chapultepec
City of Mexico
Fort Sumter
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Patterson
Thomas J. Jack
Denver
Spain
Golden Gate
Pacific
Philippine
Bole
Colorado
Province of
Sulu
Arlington Cemetery
Great West
China
Philippines
France
Belgium
The Dead Blow Out by Bugles to the Immortals
Poem reflects on sacrifice and aging veterans who gave their lives for nation. It contrasts the dead with the living and praises holiness love pain and nobility returned to the homeland as heritage. The speaker honors fallen soldiers who earned honor and a royal wage in death.
Day for Thoughts of Peace Memorial Day Reflection
The article speaks of Memorial Day shifting from martial displays to quiet personal reflection. It emphasizes memory and the ongoing bridge of love between the dead and the living as World War veterans grow.
Memories of Peace Over War Declared in Quiet Verse
Fragmentary line speaks to longing for peaceful memories over conflict. The tone honors life’s sweetness and laments violence, urging a gentler remembrance rather than bloodshed.
Extremes in Cemeteries Shown in National Cemetery Report
The annual report of Quartermaster General Cheatham lists Arlington as the largest national cemetery by area and interred numbers. It names Balls Bluff near Leesburg Virginia as the smallest, about half an acre with twenty five known and unknown dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheatham
Arelington
Balls Bluff
Leesburg
The Patriot Within A Nation’s Deep Affection For Home
The piece laments that love of home and fellowship binds citizens to their land across criticism. It argues patriotism runs in the blood and memories of people, shaping collective identity and loyalty, while noting in a light phrase that hesitation betrays resolve.
Farmhand Frank Welch Tracks Wolf Across States
Clinton Iowa report says Frank Welch, a farmhand near Preston, Iowa, spent five days in snow seeking a wolf. He instead trailed the animal across Jackson County and the Mississippi into Illinois where he killed it, earning a noted reputation for perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Iowa
Frank Welch
Preston
Jackson County
Mississippi River
Illinois
Girl Overcomes Heavy Handicap at South Carolina School
Ruby Miller, twenty, a student at the State Institute for the Deaf and Blind, becomes another Helen Keller figure. Blind and deaf since age three from meningitis, she now speaks clearly, knits, sews, cooks, plays piano, reads, and has vocal Latin and French knowledge. She senses speech by touch, placing a finger on lips and thumbs beneath the chin to feel vibrations. Miller recalls little sound memory but remembers seeing cows before illness. Her cheerful nature remains despite her affliction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartansburg
U S. C
Helen Keller
Ruby Miller
South Carolina State Institute For the Deaf and Blind
C. E. Miller
Columbia
Miss Miller
Bear Trap Survivor Walks 12 Miles for Help
Joseph Schneider a 45 year old war veteran trapper recounts four days and nights trapped by a steel bear trap while gathering pine needles. He freed his hand on the fourth day and walked twelve miles to reach Tolland for medical care. He faces the loss of a hand and exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Joseph Schneider
Schneider
Tolland
Police Fail to Save Woman From Gas Poisoning
Mrs. Sarah Stucator died after 26 police officers relayed for 21 hours to save her life from gas inhalation after neighbors detected a leak from a disconnected heater. Ambulance and rescue squads arrived but the heart could not endure the long transport without oxygen. Two officers held the oxygen tank in the vehicle while a doctor delivered oxygen to her lungs as trucks with gas tanks arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sarah Stucator
Locomotive Kills Wolf in Ontario Train Chase
Near North Bay Ontario a locomotive killed a 90 pound timber wolf after engineer Lafontaise saw the wolf on the tracks and struck it with the pilot. Conductor W G Watling finished the wolf with a poker. The government pays a bounty on wolf skins as they threaten game and livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
North Bay
Ont
Lafontaise
W. G. Watling
Escort Takes Girl's Purse Ring and Cash
Davenport Iowa police report a young man offered to escort Miss Bernadine Moss home then robbed her. She lost her purse a diamond ring and cash during the walk home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport, Towa
Bernadine Moss
400000 Women Report Benefit by Actual Record
A medicine bottle questionnaire has drawn over 400000 replies with 98 percent saying yes. The piece argues the medicine has helped many women and urges readers to obtain a bottle from their druggist today.
Swift Proposal Dilemma in a Florida Family
A fragment from the Florida Times Unionpresents a playful scene as a young woman questions proposing to her wary father awaiting in his stocking feet. The piece hints at family dynamics and cultural humor surrounding a marriage proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Times- Union
Dr W Pierce Widely Honored For Medical Work
Dr W Pierce achieved notable political and professional success during his life. His herbal remedies endured as top sellers including Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery which is praised as a stomach alterative improving blood quality and skin clarity. A trial tablet package is offered for 10 cents with free medical advice from the Pierce Clinic in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Wisconsin PhD Chemists Move Into Industry Shift
University of Wisconsin figures show growing industrial employment by chemistry PhDs. Of 109 PhDs awarded by the department since 1900, 56 went into industry after World War II, up from eight before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemistry
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Husband duped by land sale and scam over waterlogged plot
In Deeper the speaker laments her husband’s poor sales sense after he buys a land lot that lies under water. He then accepts a refund scheme that leads to another loss as the same vendor sells him a gasoline launch and a copy of Golden Days in Venice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Dough Won't Do It Half Baked Man
A humorous Farm and Fireside line notes that money cannot prevent a person from being half baked. It wittily implies wealth does not ensure wisdom or sound judgment.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn, Mass
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Dr. Caldwell
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Ilinois
Jerome
Cuticura
Malden
Mass
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Frey
Parker
Hisenx Chem
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Hiscox Chemical Works
eaGini
Chaffey Farm
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Lenington Eye
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Kkipds
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Gladioll Specialiat
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Center
Des Moines
Princess Anne Mfg, Co
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Maryland
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Colora
Ailke
Adrian B&mith
Niller
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