Origins and observance of Mothers Day in America
The piece traces Mothers Day origins from early English custom to its American rise led by the Fraternal Order of Eagles in 1904 1905. It notes key milestones including a 1908 Senate resolution by Senator Burkett, a 1912 FOE resolution, congressional act in 1914 honoring motherhood, and widespread practices such as flower days and Mother’s Day mail for servicemen with services at Arlington and national memorials.
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England
America
The
Eagles
Kansas City
Aerie
Mromen Subace
United States
F J Burkett
Nebraska
United State Senate
Burkett
Order of Eagles
Cleland
Ohio
Poers Am
New York
New York City
Washington
Rahes Rey
William
Ezra Dixon
Jane ‘Brown
Holmes House
Ladies Benevolent
Society of St. Michael’s
Bristol Casino
Main Road
Kearney Post
No. 6
American Legion
Sheffers Colonial Orchestra
Frederick D. Benz
Philip C. Morris
Charles E. Burns
Suzman
Adv
Washingtonian’s
Salem
Mass
Bristol
Valley Falls
Sacred Hearts of Woonsocket
James Sullivan
Federal Street
Thomas H Shipman
Benefit Street
Providence
Cornelius J Hasbrouck
State Street
Shipman
Allness
Hasbrouck
Real Estate Transfer Between Mebleses and Crowles on Lamon Street
Catherine Mebleses transfers wire land and buildings on the south side of Lamon Street to Waitham I Crowles marking a completed property transfer.【Note: OCR fragment preserved as reported】
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Catherine Mebleses
Waitham
Crowles
Lamon Street
Gloomy Shopper Seeks Durable Black Dress
A shopper requests a strong heavy black dress that retains shape and lasts a long time. The seller jokes that what she has in mind is a coffin.
That’s Different Head of the House Cartoon Caption
A clipped midcentury note cites a Congrega tionalist Boston columnist and references decor debate over wall displays and a decorator’s remark. The fragment implies a satirical exchange about taste, authority, and domestic space.
Tracks Being Removed From Thames Street Rail Line
Workers from United Electric Railways Co began removing rails and ties on Thames street from Franklin to Crescent Park. Rails on Franklin and High streets will stay due to refinishing costs. Wiring will be removed soon and Main street asphalt paving from Warren bridge to South Main street railroad crossing will follow.
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Thames Street
United Electric Raiways Co
Franklin and
Thames Streets
Crescent Park
High
Orr Nae
Warren
Menden
Main Street
Warren Bridge
South Man Street
For Rent Cottage with Steam Heat and Utilities
Classified notice offers a cottage for rent including steam heat car and electricity. For more information respond to Box D POENIX OFFICE.
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Poenix
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Phenix
Bristol County
Bradford St
Corner of Thames
Pheonix
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Phonix
M. Darling
C. A
Borin Bros. Hasbrouck
Ridg
Quirk
Wood Street
Dennis Bros
Hope Street
Daniel G
Florida
California
Rolla
J. F. Gilroy
Cor. Franklin
Durant
Chevrolet
FLINT
Studebaker
Peerless
Cole Limousine
Bristol Auto Shop
Bristol and Vicinity
News of
F. E. Suman
Charles Luther
Griswold Avenue
American Red Cross
Anson B. Howard
St Michael's Church
Oxfords
Black and Tan
Suzmansadv
John W . Church
Gcoree Fo Pierce
William Jo Pierce
High Street
Pierce
York
Suzmans -Ady Burnside Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Army Hall
Fdgehuld Temple
Pythias Sisters
Anna Brelsford
Sadie Marshall
Chang
George J Obrien
John Post Reynolds School
Rhode Island
Olock
Wacamens Relief Corps
Idan Rothe Sonro
Garand Army
Charles
Sattini
Src
Colin T.holm
George Merriam
Boston
Clarence de Mar
Narragansett
Cor Hope
Frankla
Frank B Silvia
Barber
Edward F. Kearns
Brstol
Constitution Street
Pearl Street
Warren and Bristol Awning and Cover Shop
Railroad Ave
M. J. Cahoon
Henry P. Trudell
Second Street
Nursing Association
Kathleen Marksby
Hepe St
Martha Graham
Mepe St
the Congregationalist
Jase
Bove
S Va
Oentia
Jacob Molasky
Archie H. Rounds
Tel
Union Street
Hope Circle
Belvedere Sun Parlor
Yacht Club Orchestra
Nattle Lou
Orchard Place
Bryant & Stratton Building
R. I
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American Legion Auxiliary
Kearney
Janson
Town OF
State of
Albert Lalla Sealer
George Smith
Bristol Oor
Kirstin
Ford
FE Elgar
Stoughton Ferry Road
Matheson
Collings Street
J C Trudell
Second School Street
Garfield Avenue
Cvelline
Collins Street
Clover
Overland Express
M. K. Bristol
Far Hill
Phoenix IX
San Os
Lees Money
Pia
Hoge Nexzies
Railroad Avenue
Croade Street
Warren, R. 1
Corneline Harrington
Corner John Street
B. Clapham
Prop
William H. Remieres
F. T. Remieres
du Pont
Charles A. Johnson
Hope and
Franklin Streets
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