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Decoration Day*This day was more generally observed on Friday last in all parts of the country, but more particularly in the West, than ever before. “ This,” says the Chicago Journal,“is at once gratifying and complimentaryto the patriotism of the people. Love of country can be displayed in no more commendable a way than in honoring the memory of those who have fallen in our common defense.”
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Alton Weekly Telegraph
Alton, Illinois, US
Fri, Jun 06, 1873
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