Memorial Day origins and early observances traced to Civil War era
The article recalls Harvard Memorial hall dedication and the poet Wendell Holmes, then discusses Memorial Day origins. It covers General Logan's 1868 order for decorating Union graves, Chicago’s first Decoration Day, Confederate Memorial Day on April 26, and state variations toward a near universal May 30 holiday. It notes how the custom fosters patriotism and unity, with references to Mary Ann Williams Howard and regional practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liver Wendell Holmes
Harvard
Great Memorial Hall
Memorial Hall
Old College
Holmes
Arlington Cemetery
Spain
Grand Army of the Republic
Alaska
Porto Rico
John A. Logan
N. P. Chusman
Logan
Grand Army
Chicago
Grand Army Organization
Columbus Times
Mary Ann Williams Howard
John H. Howard
Milledgeville
Louisiana
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Williams
South
Columbus
North Carolina
South Carolina
New Mexico
District of Columbia
Foley's Honey and Tar Cure Ad from Lemmon's Pharmacy
A yellow package Foley's Honey and Tar Compound ad proclaims no opiates or habit forming drugs. It claims healing soothing qualities for coughs colds and throat irritations and urges purchase only at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Kidney Pills Helped Akron Woman Save Doctor Bill
Mes. Jd. BK. Henry of Akron Michigan says kidney pills eased her kidney trouble and reduced expenses after she nearly doubled over. She bought Fo ley Kidney Pills from Lemmon's Pharmacy and felt they saved her a big doctor's bill.
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Henry
Akron, Mich
Foley
Lemmon
Notice of suit and title against Moravian heirs in Grace Hill Iowa
W A Anderson plaintiff sues to quiet title to Outlet six in Grace Hill addition and SE quarter of NW quarter section 31 township 75 north range 8 west. Unknown claimants and heirs are named as defendants. case set for September 1912 at Washington County Court House.
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District Court
Washington County
W. P. Wells
Thomas Baker
John J. Jackson
Rachel Helcomb
Elizabeth Jackson
Samuel A. Jackson
Janes Jackson
Joseph M. Jackson
Martha Jane Jackson
John Jackson
Joseph Jackson
Dudley Buck
Rachel Wick
Joseph Keck
Elizabeth Keck
Martha J Jackson
Jane Jackson
Joseph A. Green
George C Stone
A. Green
Geo
Geo. ©. Stone, Sumbkr A. Jackson, Cyreta Creer
Kate M. Stone
John C. Mason
Mareh M. Mason
Washington
State Bank of Iowa
Saran Mason
Hugh Smith
Catharine Smith
Tillie Hughes
Tillie Hughs
Lew Hughs
Elizabeth Kagan
Lidzie Rogan
Abijah Nickerson
Polly S. Watson
W. A. Watson
William A. Watson
Marion J. Rownd
Earl G. Rownd
Earl Glasgow Rownd
Mary 8
Iowa
Tle
Eicher & Livingston
United Brethren
United Brethren Association
Trustees of
Church of United Brethren
Grace Hill
Amos Mikseh
Christian Weber
John Buxbaum
C. C. Strohm
O. K. Kehmel
L. C. Dunbar
J. H. Mikseh
Anthony Frain
Anthony M. T. Frain
Anthony M. F
Frain
A. M. T. Frain
Gordon
George W. Gatlin
George W. Gantlin
B. F. Todd
Giorg W. Gatlin
Permelia M. Gatlin
Dempsey Gatlin
Elizabeth Brown
Maniey Brown
Elizabeth J. Gatlin
Dempsey Gatline
Jacob Blick
L. Moreland
J. B. Romig
Amanda €. Romig
A. T. McDill
Elizabeth BE. Mebill
Anthoney M. T. Frain
Anthony M. Frain
Anthony M. T. Frame
Jennie Frame
Jennie Frain
Jacob Blickensdeffer
Jacob Blickensdefer
W. A. Anderson
Kicher & Livingston
Closing Out Sale At T E Johnson Farm In Iowa
Auction notice for June 6 at the T E Johnson farm near Washington Iowa and Brighton Iowa. Livestock includes 40 trotting mares stallion Lawron 2 16 percent and 9 brood mares with noted sires. Also 500 bushels corn 200 bushels oats 8 dozen White Leghorn chickens and farm fixtures. Farm sale includes 220 acres with rich soil tiled fields new house barns wells orchard and timber pasture. Terms cash on personal property and farm terms announced sale day.
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T. EK. Johnson
Washington
Brighton
Washington-Brighton Road
Morses
Lawron
Norval
Nuthurst
Roslyn
Wilkie Russell
Reflection
Almeron
Wagner Rashaw
Verdi Voy
Sound
Absolutely Fearless
Control
Prince
PARM
Lowa
Casey
Iowa
W L. Johnson & Estate
T. E Johnson
C. Cunningham
Chas. Brown
W. K. Henss
Harvey
Lafayette Young and Soldiers Friend for Senator
The Burlington Hawk-Eye endorsement lauds Lafayette Young as frank dependable and progressive and credits him with supporting veteran causes. It cites his opposition to Lorimer, his advocacy for an eight hour day and pensions, and his role in locating a soldiers home in Iowa. A public statement of approval is signed by numerous local supporters urging voters to back Young next Monday.
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Senator Young
Burlington
The
Hawkeye
Mr. Young
Kenyon
Lorimer
Lafayette Young
United States
Senate
Young
Lberal Persoms
State
Legislativa
Potters Field
Lincoln
Marshalltown
Grand Army
Iowa
State Senate
Lafe Young
Young Haa
Congress
Hunter A . L. Donnell
Sam Thompson
Hugh Arthur
W. H. Warner H. Llma
Roger
A. M. H. Sweet
Shanafett John Shields
Brookhart
W. P. Moothart
Henry Reiner
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the Journal
W. J. Southwell
Jounal
J. C. Rupp
Jioan Bulls
Rittenhouse & Son
R. R
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T. J. Neiswanger Harvey
Frank Wilson
D. Rittenhouse
Route 38
Reid
George Reed
J. E. KE
Upper
Mississippi
Davenport
Rock Island, Ill
Saint Paul & Stillwater, Minn
Morning Star
P. m
W. H. Lamont
Words By
Frederick R. Meres
Free Forever
Frederick R. Merea
Paidt
N.S. Ketchum
Marshall Town
Tlenday
Union
John Johnson
Levi Faulke
Eliza Ann Faulke
Eliza A. Faulke
Conference of the United Brethren
Bethlehem
Pennsylvania
Board of Elders
Northern
Church of the United Brethren
Soldiers
Train de Luxe
Golden State
California
Telegraph
el Paso
S. W
Southern Paso
H. W. Russel
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