Memorial Day Proclamation and Civic Creed in 1868
In May 1868 General John A Logan designated May 30 as a day to decorate Confederate graves and honor fallen soldiers. The piece urges patriotism, loyalty to home communities, and informed citizenship, linking Memorial Day aims to national renewal and commitment to peace.
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John A Logan
Grand Army of the Frepublic
Outdoor advertising bans loom as states eye action
A long column argues that sign boards along highways invite danger and distraction, urging legislators to curb outdoor advertising while noting rising newspaper ad spending. It praises rain and crops, ends with a quirky note on balloonists hearing distant sounds.
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Dobbins
Who Benefits by Prohibition A 1940s survey summary
A concise survey lists beneficiaries of prohibition across sectors. Wage earners gain $6000-9000 more per year since 1918, employers see steadier production, farmers buy thrice as much machinery, bankers report $9 billion in new deposits, insurance sales total 51 billion since 1920, real estate sells many new homes, manufacturers hit 62 billion in output, merchants profit from reduced drink spending, and households enjoy higher appliance ownership while society as a whole notes rising prosperity and fuller schools and colleges.
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Sanie
Wings for New Ideas and The Speed of Information
A West Orange essay argues rapid information spread reshapes society from 1915 to modern times. It compares Waterloo news timing to Lindbergh’s Paris arrival, urging use of faster ideas to boost knowledge while warning against harmful content.
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BOY Scout
West Orange
Waterloo
London
Lindbergh
Paris
Rise of Chain Drug Stores Surges Since 1900
Since 1900 the number of chain drug stores has nearly doubled and 329 chain organizations run 2725 stores with new ones opening rapidly. Total U S drugstore business tops about 1 billion dollars annually, chains accounting for about 25 percent, while drugs comprise only about 16 percent of the trade. The modern drug store now offers a wide range of goods and may become a major competitor to Sears Roebuck.
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United States
Sears Roe
Naples News Summary of Local Appointments and Visits
Misa Stella Richards left Thursday morning for East Lake city to receive orders for a six month mission Exversone wishes diet suppies Kenneth Goodrich broke his shoulder while on a straw stack Merrel Goodrich returned from the mountain to the farm and made a business trip to Salt Lake City A Sunday children’s dance sponsored by the Primary association drew a good crowd Ice cream was sold Dee Manwaring visited from Rector mine on business Remington and Puller Remington returned home Chas Pearce and children visited Roosevelt Monday with Mrs Marlon Manwaring accompanying them and Elmer Manwaring also present They returned later that evening The Goodrich grandma in Naples staying with Elmer Manwaring in Roosevelt is ill Mrs Emma Fullinger and Mrs Marlon Manwaring attended Mother’s Day program at the Second ward chapel and had dinner at Stanwaring home Hazel Manwaring of Roosevelt is visiting her grandmother
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Misa Stella Richards
East Lake City
Kenneth the Smail
Albert Goodrich
Merrel Goodrich
Salt Lake City
Dee Manwaring
Rector Mine
Puller Remington
Chas Pearce
Roosevelt
Marlon Manwaring
Elmer
Marvin Haws Ward
Grandma Goodrich
Naples
Elmer Manwaring
Emma Fullinger
Marton Manwaring
Arthur Manwaring
Second Ward
Stanwaring Home
Hazel Manwaring
Jensen News Briefs on Repairs and Local Happenings
Lumber loads arrived in Jensen to repair the Green River bridge with William Martin and John Murray painting the timber for soon use. Erton Wilkins underwent a serious operation in Batt Lake with hope for a speedy recovery. Local social notes cover birthdays Mothers Day programs and visits among residents including Milo Snow Gardner and Karren families and trips to Vernal Maeser and Blue Mountain.
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Secral
Jensen
Green River
William Martin
John Murray
George Wilkins
Erton Wilkins
Batt Lake
Erton
Hilda Sorenson
Rebecca
Ward House
Wall
Milo Snow
Vernal
Maeser
Wm Schatme
Cedars
Ira Gardner
Irs Dugh Snow
Filme Waty
Chas Merkley
Transcontinental Road Follows Path of Empire
Description of the U S Route 40 spanning 14 states from Atlantic City to California. Notes its historic alignment with early settler trails, major western development sites, and key stretches paved or surfaced with federal funding. Warns of winter closures in the Rockies and Sierra passes.
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Golden Gate
Ohio Valley
Atlantic City
Ohio
Mississippi
Missouri
California
Colorado
Utah
Brigham Young
Great Uintah Basin
Wilmington del
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Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Rockies
Sierras
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