Ready Parade Song List Unveiled For Day’s Public Performance
A parade program lists songs to be sung today including America by Samuel F. Smith with music by Thomas Ball, My Country ’Tis of Thee, and Land Where My Fathers Died. Also Lena Ford and Ivor Novello pieces and the WWI era Keep the Home Fires Burning.
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Samuel F. Smith
Thomas Ball
Long Trail to the Land of My Dreams Ballad
Lyrics contemplate lonely nights and memory as the singer longs for a loved one. A timeless ballad motif unfolds with a nightingale chorus under a white moon, promising a long journey to reunion. The text ends with wartime bond promotion phrasing urging security and victory through bond purchases.
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Elliott
M. Witmark & Sons
Indigestion Cure from Isolated Magnesia
Medical authorities blame stomach acid for most indigestion cases and advise against artificial digestives. Take isolated Magnesia after meals in water to neutralize excess acid, ease sourness and gas, and enjoy meals without pain.
There’s a Song in the Land of the Lily
Copyrighted in 1918 Jerome H Remick shows a wartime serenade as a soldier bids farewell In the lyric a lover vows to return and join in happier days after waiting and praying for reunion The verses mention wedding bells and blue skies and the hope of meeting again
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Lover’s Lane
The Rose of No Man's Land Song Chorus
A wartime lyric praises the Red Cross Nurse as the rose of no man s land amid tears and memory. The refrain centers on a red rose symbolizing aid amid war, noting publication courtesy by Leo Feist Inc New York.
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Leo Feist, Inc
New York
No Man’s Land
Red Cross
I’m True to the Whole Regiment Song Snippet
A 1918 song lyric showing a playful dialogue where sailors woo Madelon while she insists she remains true to the regiment. The verse highlights humor and flirtation within a military unit context, reflecting era romance themes in a wartime setting.
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Madelon
When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again Cheer Rise
Lyrics celebrate a homecoming with cheering crowds and joyful town welcome. The stanza highlights soldiers returning to a festive, united community amid songs and celebrations. The tone is patriotic and communal, emphasizing happiness and reunion.
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Johnny
Jubilee Prep Celebrates heroic tribute with laurel crown
The piece signals a festive tribute honoring heroes with repeated accolades. It envisions three rounds of praise and a laurel wreath ready to crown a loyal recipient in a ceremonial jubilee context.
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Johnny
I s e got a gal and you got none Li l Liza Jane song
Published by De Lachan-Sherman Clay Co. song lyrics mention Li'l Liza Jane and Ohe Liza with lines about inviting a lover to live together and promising care. Includes repeated refrains and affectionate address to Liza Jane.
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de Lachan-Sherman Clay & Co
Liza Jane
Lyl Liza Jane
Li’l Liza Jane
Katy Song Lyrics Reprinted Under Copyright
A fragmentary lyric about Katy and Katy Kate with male singer Jim, referencing parade scenes and a garden gate. The passage recounts a soldier named Jimmy expressing affection as the rhythm of a song continues with stammering lines and repeated K sounds. The text notes reproduction by Leo Feist, Inc., New York, owners of the copyright.
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Leo Feist, Inc
New York
Jimmy
Katy
Kate
Garden Gate
Jim
Copyright notice from 1915 reprinted by Francis Day and Hunter
Copyright 1915 in all countries by Francis Day and Hunter Limited and re printed by special permission of T bh Harms Francis Day and Hunter and Chappell and Co Limited New York City NY X.
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Lena Ford
Ivor Novello
Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew, Ltd
Chappell & Co., Ltd
New York City
N. Y
Francis, Day & Hunter, Ltd
T. Bh. Harms
Francis, Day & Hunter and Chappell & Co., Ltd
Smile Through Troubles In The Kit Bag
A nostalgic verse urges a positive outlook despite hardships, urging readers to light a spark and keep smiling. The excerpt emphasizes resilience and finding style in cheerful demeanor amid adversity.
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Lucifer
Smiles That Light My Life From Your Gentle Gaze
Poetic verse describes varied smiles and their moods. The speaker credits a specific smile with delivering sunshine to their life, implying deep emotional connection and affection from the beloved. The tone is intimate and romantic, focusing on happiness sparked by the other person.
Engineers Motor Over Entire Regiment From Camp Devens
The 101st Engineers, first New England unit moved entirely by motor cars, traveled from Camp Devens to Boston for the Yankee Division parade. They were met by crowds along Harvard bridge and at Riverbank Court, with Colonel Frank W. Bunnell leading staff. After a farewell banquet, officers and men proceeded to Cadets Armory for billeting before a second road trip and return to camp, expected by 9 p.m.
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101St Engineers
New England
Camp Devens
Boston
Riverbank Court
Frank W. Bunnell
Mechanics Building
Harvard Bridge
Columbus Avenue
Wentworth Institute
Devens
Veterans Parade Through Towns Amid Rain and Cheer
A rain drenched convoy of troops received festive greetings in Concord Junction and Concord with bands, flags, and candy baskets from Girl Scouts and Belmont schoolchildren. A bus broke a wheel near Concord, passengers swapping cars, while Private Kennedy of the State Guard Motor Corps was knocked from his motorcycle by a driver trying to cut through the procession.
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Concord Junction
Concord
Lexington
Belmont
Settleton
Kennedy
State Guard Motor Corps
Rest Places for Relatives of YD Boys
Rest rooms for friends and relatives of YD boys will be available during the day at the Special Aid Society for American Preparedness located at 877 Boylston Street and at officers’ houses 89 Bay State Road and 18 Marlboro Street annex to Wendell House 31 Mt. Vernon Street will provide hospitality to enlisted men today and tomorrow. The Special Aid Society coordinates hospitality at Trinity Court canteen from noon today until Saturday after breakfast.
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Special Aid Society For American Preparedness
Boylston Street
Bay State Road
Marlboro Street
Wendell
Mt. Vernon Street
Special Aid Society
Trinity Court
Overseas nurses to get seats in uniform parade
Overseas nurses who have served with the 26th Division and lack grandstand seats may apply in uniform with credentials to the Mayor's entertainment committee at 209 Tremont Street this morning. Each nurse will receive one seat for the reviewing stand.
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Mayor’s Entertainment Committee
Tremont Street
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