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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
3
An editorial calls memorial day a sacred duty to honor fallen soldiers and veterans. It urges citizens to emulate wartime ideals, fight greed and oppression, and fulfill duties to strengthen the commonwealth and national unity.
The essay recounts the long arc from 1861 when Lincoln called for volunteers and Davis moved to arms to a century later. It honors generals like Lee Grant Jackson Thomas Sherman Sheridan and the two million soldiers who endured battles from Bull Run to Gettysburg. Memorial Day pays tribute to fallen comrades and the enduring resolve to honor their sacrifice.
Washington reports to the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis describe progress in fighting the White Plague and discuss the economic value of cures. Yale's Irving Fisher reviews cost figures showing the disease’s impact and the benefit of treatment in restoring workers. Public health collaboration topics are also raised.
An advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure deafness caused by catarrh by restoring the Eustachian tube. It offers a $100 reward for an incurable case and promotes the product and accompanying pills from H. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
Church bulletin lists morning worship at 7 and Sunday fellowship service at evening. Lords Supper to be observed during Sabbath services. A. E. Crocko from Colorado is mentioned as an honored friend during weekend gatherings.
A brief excerpt highlights Jeanne G. Pennington urging readers to focus on today and tomorrow with steadfast bravery from men and women in the arena.
Notice for a Sunday gathering at o clock sharp with instructions to bring all items for conveyance related to the event.
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