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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1915
Page
8
A meditation on the courage of soldiers behind the gun and the ritual of Memorial Day. The piece links blue smoke to Old Glory and loyalty among comrades, then traces the holiday’s roots from ancient rites to Souls' Day and national observances. It cites Greek, Roman, Druids, Japanese and Chinese practices, ending with Voltaire’s quote on judging a man by questions.
Memorial Day honors fallen heroes who died for the country in the Civil War era and beyond. The piece praises courage and sacrifice, urging flowers for those who fought for right and unity beyond sectional rancor, urging brothers to march on as one nation.
A fragment notes that sepul chral means speaking gravely as explained by La Pere and Dartmouth Jack-o'-Lantern. It references L enfant-Fa and the idea of a grave, solemn voice.
A reflection on Confederate flags carried by Union soldiers as enduring symbols of shared history. The piece notes advocates and opponents of burying regimental banners and imagines Union soldiers cherishing ragged colors while honoring Confederate comrades who fought under surrendered standards.
South Omaha market notes show 6 304 cattle arrived and trade slow with steady to lower cattle values. Hog receipts around 20 000 with bids conceded 10 15c. most hogs at 7 3 4. Sheep and lambs rose 15 25c with native springers at 12 25. Cattle and beef prices listed across quality ranges.
A New York American warning describes the risks of using torn paper to pick food from teeth. The article cautions about gum cuts and infection, noting germs on paper from handling and dust, and even links to contagious illnesses like tonsillitis and tuberculosis.
The pledge to the flag used in public schools is quoted as I pledge allegiance to my flag and to the country for which it stands one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all. The New York American references the pledge text and its use in schools.
The quote notes surprise at a friend discovering Bone head had lost his mind. The exchange emphasizes the unexpected awareness among Bone head’s circle, reflecting the speaker’s astonishment at others perceiving the change.
A short lyrical piece notes bringing purple and gold blooms to honor the youthful dead. It compares tulips and blossoms to colors of dawn and rousing memories, praising their deeds and the tempered grief of mourners.
In a French village a debtor sold two fine windows to a wealthy archaeologist. A government inspector halted masons from removing the windows and declared the buyer could only view the patrimony from a chair nearby, since the antiquities remained government property.
In 1820 Berkshire estate passed to Sir Henry Russell, friend of Dr. Johnson. At Russell’s table the doctor argued most men hate labor, citing Pope as example. He claimed Pope worked for fame, not labor, while noting Leander swam the Hellespont but did not prove a love of swimming.
A farmer hires Pat to mow a hay field and praises a new scythe that will cut by itself. Pat later sits in the field with the tool point in the hay, prompting the farmer to rush over. Pat shouts to keep back saying the minute the scythe will start is unknown.
The article notes that an act becomes law after passage by Congress and presidential signature and that questions of constitutionality are settled by the Supreme Court. It cites the court's past rulings invalidating congressional acts, including the so called civil rights bill.
Louisville Courier Journal notes a couple received several hundred wedding gifts. They initially feared vault storage but ultimately kept the items in a barrel in the cellar.
A fleeting dialogue shows a couple rushing to the cinema to avoid missing the opening, driven by a wish to see what other women are wearing. The scene captures social pressures and split-second humor in a daily outing.
Real estate sale ordered by court to satisfy a bond and judgment. The hearing lists Hadley as plaintiff with others as defendants. The sale will occur at the south front door of the east Fairbury courthouse in Jefferson County at two o clock PM, selling Lot Fourteen in Block Six of the First Addition to Nebraska. C H Denny is the attorney for the plaintiff.
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