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Mothers Day Urged as Nation Observes Family Welfare
A long reminiscence on Mothers Day origins led by Ama Jarvis in Philadelphia, highlighting President Wilson's proclamation and the call to display the flag, honor mothers, and strengthen homes through public observances. It praises Whistler’s Portrait of His Mother and stresses home life, schools, and reclamation efforts to support American families.
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John Dickinson Sherman
Congress
Ama Jarvis
Philadelphia
IWS
J Woodrow Wilson
United States
Amer & Bs
Unites States
Cnd
Uys
Baz
Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
Deen
Bryan
Anne
Thare
Priscilla
Sacajewes
Lewis and Clark
Louisiana Purchase
Tresom
Washington
Herbert’ Quick
Veissler
Amy
National Gallery
America
Whistler
Trance
France
Luxembourg
Mat l
Louvre
Whistles
Bugoy
Seine
James Abbott McNeil Whistler
Massachiweets
West Point
Paris
Whistier
Hoger
Imother
Resife
Alttime
General
Federation of Women's Clubs
Reclamation
Elima
Citles Tecruit
Rome
Bureau of Reclamation