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Why They Decorate.One of the Auburn School CoutuiUot, visited a school in tho Barker Milldistrict lliurstlay. 1 he scholars wereiDitfrinK a few closing lt;|iie*Uon* from the visitors. “What is the holiday tomorrow p” wan asked. “DecorationDay, was iho reply in a shout, “Whatdo I hey have Decoration Day for?” “To doeorale the soldiers’ graves, aaidseveral. “\\ hf ahouhl tl*««v lt;|oonraiethe soldiers' graves any more’than yoursor m There was a long silence.One little fellow tinally stuck up a handla Ike further corner of the room.Iho buj Mid: “If you please, sir,I think it is because they are dead and we ain’t.’* The visitor slopped his questioning. Lemston (Me) Journal
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Alton Daily Telegraph

Alton, Illinois, US

Wed, Jun 04, 1884

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