Lions at Australian War Memorial Gift from Ypres
Two stone lions from the ancient Menin Gate were placed at Canberra to honor WWI fighters. The gift comes from Ypres, France, linking the Gate that saw armies of Britain, France, the United States and Belgium march through during the battles of Ypres.
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Butternut label used for Confederate soldiers uniforms
The term butternut referred to Confederate soldiers due to homespun uniforms dyed light brown from the butternut shell. The descriptor highlights the distinctive brown hue of the Confederate attire and its origin in the dyed homespun fabric.
Angel of Mons story debunked as hoax by Machen
The Angel of Mons tale, claiming angelic bowmen aided Britain at Mons in 1914, was created by Arthur Machen in The Bowmen and published September 29, 1914 in the Daily News. The Detroit News and soldiers later treated it as fact, citing eyewitness accounts that proved it fictitious.
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Memorial Day at Arlington Cemetery Reflects National Tribute
Arlington National Cemetery hosts solemn Memorial Day ceremonies at the Memorial Amphitheater. The open air venue seats 5,000 with space for thousands more, overlooking the Potomac and Lincoln Memorial. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier rests near the eastern facade, while dignitaries and foreign diplomats attend annually.
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Civil War Men of Note From the Twenty First Ohio Regiment
The Twenty first regiment of the O. V. recruited in northern Ohio produced notable members who rose to high offices. Stanley Matthews became associate justice of the United States Supreme Court, while Rutherford B. Hayes and William McKinley became presidents.
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Definition of a Gold Star Mother in wartime
The Gold Star Mothers Association defines a Gold Star mother as a woman whose son was killed overseas during the World War or who was killed at sea while serving in the war.
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Fate of Millions Unknown in World War Casualties
A Collier's Weekly writer asserts about 16,000,000 soldiers and sailors died or vanished in World War I and more than 7,000,000 are still unknown, highlighting the war's vast unresolved losses.
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Jacob’s Transformation Through Divine Encounters
An instructional lesson on Genesis 28 and 32 highlights Jacob’s two pivotal experiences a vision and vow at Bethel and a night wrestle at Peniel. It reflects Memorial Day themes, urges personal spiritual encounters with God, and promotes humble grace leading to power with God and men.
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A Strong Arm Prayer for Divine Presence and Courage
The text petitions for a pure heart to feel God’s presence and a clear mind to understand. It asks for a stainless soul to face death fearlessly and a strong arm to defend with all heart, mind, and soul the glory of Thy kingdom.
Do Right Brings Reward through God’s Recompense and Power
A moral reflection asserts that righteousness yields divine recompense which strengthens the ability to perform further good deeds. The message emphasizes spiritual cause and effect guiding behavior toward continued virtue.
Spring Fashion Patterns Inspire The Miss America Type
Fashion feature for Sew-Your-Own patterns with three described silhouettes Miss Athletic Girl Builder-Up and a younger style. Includes pattern numbers 1257 1288 1294 and sizes 8 to 20 with yardage requirements and trimming details. Orders to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Chicago Illinois via Bell Syndicate WNU Service.
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Ice Box Cookies Becomes Sliceable Rolls After Chilling
A historic recipe describes creaming one pound butter with a cupfuls of flour and sugar, adding eggs, then folding in dates and nuts with vanilla. The dough is rolled, chilled overnight, then sliced into thin cookies and baked in a moderate oven.
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