Memorial Day at Logan Tomb Honors Civil War Leader
The article notes Memorial Day tributes to Gen. John A. Logan at his vault in the national cemetery near Washington. It describes Logan as founder of modern Memorial Day and details ongoing ceremonies by Grand Army of the Republic, Illinois groups, and veterans. It also highlights Grant Hall at the United States Soldiers' Home and explains its unique, self-funded nature for regular army enlisted men, whose graves and flowers attract widespread homage.
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John A. Logan
Army of the Tennessee
General Logan
South
Logan
States of
The
Union
Grand Army of the Republic
National Cemetery
United States Soldiers’ Home
Washington, D. C
Soldiers’ Home
Republic
Grant Hall
United States
Washington
Regular Army
Virginia
California
United States Treasury
Mexico
Westminster Hall tablet misstates Hastings trial spot
A bronze Westminster hall plate claims Warren Hastings stood for his trial on this spot. In fact the impeachment opened in the Commons and ran 145 days in the Lords, with the great hall used only for portions of the process. Lord Curzon pushed the inscription despite its inaccuracy.
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Westminster
Westminster Hall
Warren Hastings
Macaulay
Hastings
Great Hall
Commons
House of Lords
Lords
Lord Curzon
Water finders questioned for reliability and safety
No automatic water finder is yet proven reliable. Magnetic needles have been used for years but are not consistently successful. Some designers mix electricity with magnetism, but results are criticized. It is wise not to invest financially in advertised water or mineral finders at this stage.
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Lydia BE. Pinkham Medicine Co
The
Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Masa
Aeroplane Frightens Grouse on Scottish Moors
Complaint from Glenesk in Forfarshire reports grouse fleeing when aircraft approach. Local observers fear a large bird migration. Military authorities note aviators elsewhere see birds grow accustomed and cease migration after repeated exposure to aeroplane noise.
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Glenesk
Forfarshire
Scotland
Paper From Bamboo Fiber Yields Large Amount of Pulp
A ton of bamboo fiber can produce nearly half a ton of paper. The breakthrough highlights efficient conversion of bamboo into usable pulp, suggesting scalable eco friendly paper production with potential industry impact.
Fear and Feasting in Joseph Story Lesson
May 25 lesson analyzes Genesis 43 about fear among Joseph's brothers and the feast before revelation. It highlights Judah's pledge for Benjamin, Joseph's restraint, and the theme that walking in the light means abiding by love and truth, with the golden text from First John 2:10.
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Jacob
Joseph
Egypt
Benjamin
Judah
Christ
John
Tim
R. V
Transmissibility of Genius and Odd Garden Tale
A Worcester mother discovers her children acting Adam and Eve in the garden after she told them Eden stories. A childish Lord Dod Almighty enters with a cane, asking who he is. The piece then discusses Browning relics sales and whether genius is transmissible to offspring.
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Worcester
Mass
Lord Dod Almighty
Reclaiming Garden of Eden Site Near Euphrates
English engineers have invaded the region near Bagdad and are building a great dam across the Euphrates to carry water over the land. The soil is exceedingly rich, and scholars place the Garden of Eden between the Euphrates and Tigris. the area is to be made fertile again.
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Garden of Eden
Euphrates
Tigris
Bagdad
Egypt
India
Postum Promoted as Best Friend Over Coffee
A reader testimonials a Wisconsin woman crediting Postum with relief from heart palpitations and nervousness after years of coffee use. She reports weight gain reversal, restored energy, and says her family now prefers Postum, noting Instant Postum as a soluble convenience from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Hidden Truths Revealed From Babes and Sucklings
A terse proverb notes that what the wise overlook remains visible to the young and innocent. The text emphasizes humility and openness to knowledge beyond seasoned judgment.
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Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
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Chicago and North Western Railway
W. Jackson St
Chicago, IL
W. L. Douglas
Robert
Elizabeth Browning
Robert Weidemann Barrett Browning
Fletcher
Maud
Ethel
Jack
Dean
Minnesota
Anna Bossard
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Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N. Y
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