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Newspaper

Troy Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1914

Page

6

Ce Vuptiveiat Memorial Day notices

Vuptiveiat Memorial Day notices appear in the local paper, listing events and times for ceremonies. Details emphasize community remembrance and participation, with references to organizers and venues.

Memorial Day Founder James Redpath Remembered

The piece honors James Redpath a 19 year old editor and abolitionist who founded Memorial Day, later renamed Decoration Day, after his South travel and abolitionist work. It notes his 1885 first observance with 10,000 participants, his influence on the U S Army and John A Logan, and his Irish cause advocacy inspiring cross Atlantic sympathy.

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Memorial Day Rituals and Shifting Remembrance Reflections

An old article reflects on Memorial Day’s evolving meaning from a solemn commission of flowers and veteran processions to a broader picnic day. It contrasts dwindling Grand Army of the Republic ranks with the ritual’s lingering tasks, including children guiding flowered baskets and veterans guarding grave mounds as public speeches honor fallen soldiers.

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Reminder to All Decoration Day Observance

Memory note urges respect for those who died bravely and honors the young while marking day one of the memorial observance with solemn ceremonies and public reflection.

Construction of a Farm Refrigerator and Ice Chest

The article details building a farm refrigerator for eggs butter and fresh meat, usable in a cellar lean-to or as a separate structure with suitable insulation ice rack drip pan and drain. It covers dimensions 8 by 10 feet floor space 6 feet high and notes ice needs about 100 tons yearly plus a plan for an ice chest using packing boxes insulation and a tight weatherized cover. It also discusses the mutual dependence of creamery and farmer as business associates and urges manufacturers to aid producers in material efficiency.

Busines Associates

Helpful Pump Suggestion From Gy W. Byorton

Farmers report poor suction from deep well pumps. Uncouple pipe near the joint and place an old cylinder with a check valve at the bottom to hold water pressure and ease lift valve strain. The method, tested in very deep wells, yields better results.

Gy W. Byorton

Central West Tomato Health Warned By Dry Weather

Fragmentary notes warn Cara of Tomatoes that vines may be killed by dry weather in the central West. If the vines survive the fruit could suffer from sun damage and be harmed by heat.

Layer In Demand and Egg Prices Shape Breeder Focus

Egg prices have stayed high for years, driving demand for layers with strong egg producing qualities. Breeders aim for strains that excel in egg output, while show lines lacking production appeal fade from favor among buyers and enthusiasts.

Renovating Alfalfa Boosts Moisture Conservation and Yields

Renovating alfalfa fields preserves soil moisture, increases hay production, and yields finer leafy hay. It also speeds soil fertility improvement for crop rotation.

Breeding Mutton Rams Boost Corn Belt Sheep Profit

A brief promontory on sheep farming notes that profits come from selecting top mutton rams and ranking range bred stock. It emphasizes improving lamb drop timing and selling ready lambs to maximize returns in the corn belt system.

Corn Belt

Lesson From Luke Seventeen A Mercy on the Way to Jerusalem

Moody Institute lesson notes Jesus travels toward Jerusalem between Samaria and Galilee. Lepers, humbly afar off, call “Master” for cleansing and obedience brings their healing as they go. One returns to glorify God, and Jesus notes gratitude and faith in the healed stranger.

Jesus Jerusalem Samaria Galilee Mary Sinter John

Canada’s Place as a Productive Wheat Nation

New York financial journal highlights Canada as a leading wheat producer, with 1904 68 000 bushels, 1909 160 000000 bushels, and 1918 near 1 000 000 bushels. It notes Canada’s trade with the United Kingdom and Germany, American settlers pouring into the prairies, and large immigrant trains. It mentions Goertz’s party arriving at Cardiff from McPherson Kansas and the imminent Panama Exposition showcasing Western Canada.

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Are you a policeman at a charity picnic dinner

A paying guest questions another at a charity picnic dinner. The first hints at suspecting a police officer by observing the other’s fibered fried chicken. The reply denies being a policeman, with a light, humorous exchange.

Wants to Bee Things Scenic Route Remark

A Baltimore Sun quip notes Jaghsby is off the water and wagon duty. JT admires his frankness as he offers no excuse, only saying he prefers a scenic route.

Jaghsby Baltimore Sun

Button Doctor Fudge Sparked Child's Medical Speculation

Seven year old Florence Louise claimed a playmate swallowed a button prompting adults to joke about a "button doctor." The fanciful exchange shows early beliefs about medicine and care, with humorous quips about doctors and weddings.

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