29 May 1930
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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1930
Page
1
The essay traces Memorial Day from its Civil War origin honoring Northern soldiers to a broader observance of all who have fallen. It predicts a shift toward a universal day of memory in spring, transcending war-specific meaning, while remaining a time for family mourning and contemplation of humanity's fate.
The piece views Memorial Day as a symbol of peace and reunion after the Civil War with events in 1865 cited, noting Lee’s surrender on April 9 and Johnston’s capitulation on April 26, and the May 20 surrender of Kirby Smith’s army at New Orleans. It mentions Southern women’s flower-strewn graves and Gen. John A. Logan’s 1868 designation of May 30 for national observance.
The text notes the thinning ranks of Civil War veterans as years pass. It highlights dramatic and pathetic changes in survivors at reunions, with fewer attendees, shakier hands, uncertain movements, and shorter processions aided by motor cars. The commissioner of pensions reports reflect the aging of these heroes.
A reflective piece extols the Unknown Soldier tomb at Arlington as a universal symbol of national sacrifice. It argues the memorial belongs to the nation, transcending birth or class, and enshrines the memory of all who died for America.
Five years after Gen George Gordon Meades death a Bartholdi fountain graced the Washington Botanical Garden. Fifty years on it was moved as the garden area shifted. A Grafly statue now stands where the fountain did, funded by Pennsylvania to honor Meade who led the Army of the Potomac at Gettysburg near the Capitol dome.
Roselike sprays and loose blossoms blanket Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day. Florists report changing tastes with peonies roses and gladioli replacing old set pieces. The Unknown Soldier tomb and graves of figures like Admiral Peary attract heavy tributes while pathways to the Hilltop see sparse guidance on who places flowers.
Poem laments fading veteran ranks from 1861 battles. The speaker sees only a remnant left, as autumn imagery underscores passage of time and loss of old comrades who fought for victory.
Memorial day services across Paris honored World War I dead. American graves at Belleau Wood Romagne Fere en Tardenois Thiaucourt Bony and Suresnes received bouquets of Flanders poppies. Generals Pershing and Beekman led ceremonies with French and American dignitaries present.
A mourning note honors a fallen bugler who sounded taps over graves of soldiers who sacrificed for democracy and country preservation. The tribute recalls their sacrifice and the enduring memory of their service.
A large granite cross memorial honoring Great Britain soldiers buried in Northwood cemetery Philadelphia was unveiled. A parade of British American veterans and organizations followed, with Sir Esme Howard, the British ambassador, delivering the principal address. The 22 foot shaft parallels 1,050 similar memorials worldwide.
In this provocative piece Georges Possey critiques Freudian thought and the libido theory. He argues that love and hate drive human behavior, that the unconscious shapes action, and that psychoanalysis misreads dreams. He warns against turning sexuality into life’s sole motive and urges grounded scientific testing.
Scientists from the U S Department of Agriculture warn that kidney worm inflicts heavy losses on swine via tissue damage and carcass condemnations in federally inspected plants. Prevention relies on clean, drained soil, sanitary housing, creep feeding, and balanced rations to disrupt the parasite’s life cycle.
Practical guide for sheep worm treatment detailing blue stone and tobacco solution preparation. Includes dosing for adults and lambs, administration methods, fasting requirements, and notes on lung worm treatment with chloroform via nostrils under veterinary oversight.
The article warns against withholding feed from growing pigs and stresses starting pigs early. It cautions against early grazing and close pasture, notes 1928 pork crop trends, and cites the U S Department of Agriculture. It discusses high mortality in young pigs, potential savings, and the impact of proper feeding and shelter on profits.
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