Mother's Day remembered with Gold Star Mothers tribute
A 1910 to 1914-era profile honors Mother's Day origins in Anna Jarvis and Congress, notes Gold Star Mothers who visited Arlington and the White House, and outlines the nationwide observance, wartime graves, and the role of mothers in American society with vivid images of devotion and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dickinson Sherman
Congress of the
United States
Sam
Anna Jarvis
Philadelphia
Congress
National Shrine
Arlington National Cemetery
Washington
France
National
White House
Coolidge
Samuel Dickstein
New York
Secretary of War
Europe
House Military Committee
Meuse-Argonne
St. Mihiel
Somme
Gos
Oise-Aisne
Aisne-Marne
Day of Days Address to Mothers
A historical column by Edgar Howard as Carnation proclaims a Mother's Day message in tones of red and white, honoring living mothers and those who have passed away, imagining mothers in the heavens hearing the words through an angel wireless station.
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Edgar Howard
Angel
Diamond Dyes promise easy home coloring for all
Diamond Dyes guarantees successful dyeing even for beginners. Druggists carry all colors and each package includes directions for use.
Song of Thanksgiving substitute at social gathering
After a brief meeting some attendees sang but Bert Browne fell ill with a bad cold. The chairman announced Browne could not sing and Mr Green would perform A Song of Thanksgiving for the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Browne
Brown
Green
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
Activity rises as modern men stay more active
A medical expert notes men today are more active than their ancestors and that modern life including dodging automobiles has greatly increased daily activity. The exchange highlights the shift toward higher physical exertion in contemporary routines.
A Lady of Distinction Uses Cuticura for Clear Skin
An advertisement touts a beauty routine for clear healthy skin using Cuticura Soap and hot water to cleanse pores followed by Cuticura Talcum powder. It describes a delicate fragrance and distinction as the result.
London Passing Show Sparks Baby Talk Gossip
Conversational chatter from a London scene as neighbors joke about a new baby at Mr James's house. An elderly woman teases Mr James while noting the baby’s sounds reach far, reflecting local social banter of the era.
Castoria Endorsed as Safe Teething Remedy for Eight Decades
Historic pediatric remedy Fletcher's Castoria promoted as a pleasant harmless substitute for castor oil paregoric teething drops and soothing syrups. Marketed as narcotic free and with proven directions on every package endorsed by physicians everywhere.
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Fletcher
Castoria
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Dany
Suressa
Flanders
Fick
Belgium
Brookwood
England
National War Mothers’ Association
Indianapolis
H. H. McCluer
Kansas City
Carrie L. Root
Gardiner, Ill
Blanche A. Belink
Thomas Spence
Kenosha
Wis
Rose Sargeant
Sacramento
Cal
William D. Oldham
Lexington
Lynn Boyd
New Castle
Ind
Carry Avery
Washington, D. C
W. A. Wilcox
Omaha
Frank DeKay
Blackfoot
Idaho
Dolly Wilson
Pilot Mountain
N.C
Marie
Mary Walker Lee
Robert E. Lee
Newton J. Smith
Hoopeston
Ill
John P. Willams
Aurora
Rose Simit
Chicago
James Morris
AL Madow
Snr
SIM
Fomer Plopee
California
E. J. Welle
East Front Street
Selma
Calif
Sioux City
PVT Wace Veaan Aes
The
Sharples Separator Company
West Chester
Louie
Carter
Wwe
Genoine Borr
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