Meanest Thing I Ever Did Narrated by a Grieving Swedish Father
An elderly Swedish farmer recalls the night he whipped his two young sons for letting the family cow wander. The punishment led to pneumonia and death for Christian as Peter survived, and the man seeks forgiveness after eighteen years of remorse.
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Boy Enlists for Navy at Coast Recruiting Station
A 19 year old boy plans a 300 mile journey to the Coast recruiting station to enlist in the Navy for seven years. His mother recalls their 19 years together and expresses pride and sacrifice as she asks if she can do more for her country. The piece reflects family bonds and national service.
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Navy
Sis
What I Would Sacrifice for My Country Letter Wins
A prize winning letter in The American Magazine declares the author sacrificed his firstborn son for country service. The piece contrasts patriotic duty with perceived profiteering by merchants and alleges food-price manipulation by both local and national figures.
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Stalt
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