First Memorial Day Origins and Growth in America
The article traces Memorial Day from its 1865 Charlestown beginnings as Decoration Day, through John Redpath’s role in starting graveside floral tributes, to its national adoption and the aim of healing postwar rifts. It notes General Logan’s push to move the date and cites Francis Miles Finch’s poem emblematic of unity.
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Charlestown
South Carolina
John Redpath
The
New York Tribune
Sherman
Woodford
Schoor
Grand Army of the Republic
John A. Logan
Grand Arm
Redpath
Francis Miles Finch
Five Babies Born to Brahmin Mother at Rohtak Hospital
A Brahmin woman at King Edward Memorial Hospital Rohtak Punjab gave birth to five baby boys on November 22. All five infants were described as perfectly formed and of fairly large size. Mother and babies were reported well on November 23.
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India
King Edward Memorial Hospital
Rohtak
Punjab
Ptarmigan Named For Harelike Feet By Pliny
Pliny attributes the ptarmigan name Lagopus to its harelike feet with thick feathering to the claws. The bird bears heavy leg coverings in winter, an adaptation for life on mountain snowfields and cold plains.
Stone Age Copper Mine Found Near Port Arthur Ontario
Compressed Air Magazine reports a Stone Age copper mine on an island near Port Arthur Ontario. Shafts reach twenty feet in solid rock and tools are described as black egg shaped stones of great hardness.
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Canada
Port Arthur
Ontario
Memorial Day origins and Iowa observance history
The article recounts General Orders No. 11 by General John A. Logan establishing Memorial Day, notes early women in the South decorating graves, and describes Des Moines first observances in 1868. It details Memorial Day becoming an Iowa state holiday in 1880 under Governor John H. Gear, with official proclamations and observance guidance.
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United States
North
John A. Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
South
Logan
Des Moines
General Crocker
John Hear
Iowa
General Assembly
John H. Gear
J. A. T. Hull
Better Parts of Speech and Discretion in Speech
The quote emphasizes that discretion of speech surpasses mere eloquence and that pleasing the listener is more vital than using polished words or flawless rhetoric. It stresses practical communication aligned with the audience and context.
Souls of Great Cities by Arnold Brunner
An evocative reflection on how renowned capitals and their official hubs embody the city’s cry and soul, contrasting famous centers with the broader, living urban intelligence. The piece credits Brunner with framing these centers as personifications of civic spirit.
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Arnold Brunner
Movie Director Advises On Love In Washington Star Note
The Washington Star quotes a suggestive line about normalcy and passion, with a director urging Miss Vrank to stop overreacting to love. The exchange reflects a backstage dynamic and public flutter over a fictional romance.
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Lo Ingenue
Miss Vrank
Washington Star
Reproof in Plain Speech and Gentle Guidance
A brief reflection on honesty in blunt critique and discretion in mild rebuke. It notes that a straightforward reproach can be honest while a courteous tone reflects prudent judgment.
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A. E. Atchison
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