Memorial Day Observance by Gold Star Mothers Abroad
Gold star mothers visiting grave sites of sons lost in World War I in France provided a poignant backdrop for the largest Memorial Day observance abroad last year. Ambassador Edge addressed at Suresnes cemetery, praising mothers for instilling loyalty and courage while urging the living to honor the fallen from battles such as Chateau Thierry and the Argonne.
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Suresnes
Paris
Edge
Chateau Thierry
Belleau Wood
Thiaucourt
St. Mihiel
Argonne
Earth
Memorial Day Reflections on Peace and Valor
A reflective essay honors fallen soldiers and the promise of lasting peace earned through their sacrifices. It recalls memories of homes and battlefields, arguing the dead did not die in vain as their victory secures a future free from war.
Motoring quip from a rural exchange
A brief rural quip about distance in travel. A motorist asks how far to the next town and the yokel replies with a witty, taut local truth about perception and distance. The exchange captures rural humor and practical honesty.
Hermit toys and baby echoes in domestic quips
A quirky dialogue unfolds with lines about a hermit needing his toys and eating raw onions daily. Mrs Henpeck notes the baby mirrors her, while Mr 1 Nonsense remarks the infant has not spoken yet.
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Flubb
Dubb
Democracy in the modern home and parental partnership
The excerpt argues that women have achieved greater equality and can share the educator role with men in childrearing. It urges fathers to participate as equals, creating a democratic home with regular family meetings. It notes the link between parental harmony and child emotional stability.
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John
Western Newspaper Union
Did Donald Take It to a Pawnshop After Marion’s Return
A brief dialogue notes Donald’s response to Marion returning something described as “hig ging.” The line states Donald chose a pawnshop for the item rather than keeping it.
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Donald
Marion
Farmer Corntessel and the skunk kittens tale
A city man returns home after a telephone plea from his wife about skunk kittens under the barn. He jokes he smells the family, refuses to feed them, and notes his daughter studies a collection of rude stories while mother pushes dialect for summer boarders.
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Farmer Corntessel
Washington Star
Fan Mail Looks For Movie Actress In Quiet Home Scene
A playful exchange shows a movie actress receiving fan mail after asking about messages. A secretary reports only an advertising circular from an electric fan company arrives, while at home she enjoys solitude and radio use without interruptions.
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Tye
When Gas Runs Dry on a Short Trip
On a long road run you pass many stations yet none within ten miles. A studious woman notes gas is scarce. Miss Cayenne comments that people would talk less if they paid for conversation, a wry Washington Star exchange.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Oh the Poor Fellow Conductor Berth Hard Morning
A humorous exchange shows a porter noting the man in a berth opened a window and woke on the wrong side of the bed this morning indicating a grumpy start aboard the train.
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Conductor
Porter
Useless Eloquence Debate Echoes in Senate
A brief exchange between senators includes praise for flowing language and a sharp jab at its practical use. Senator Sorghuni quips that eloquence serves mainly to drown ideas, reflecting a pointed legislative moment.
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Senator Sorghuni
Washington Star
Benham Keeps and Clever Suit Talk
Benham muses on ordering a new suit with pockets large enough for hands as Mrs. Benham jokes about practical design. A string of quick wits, from Usual Revision Singleton to Wedmore, threads through playful exchanges about marriage, amendments, and a carved tree heart.
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Benham
Jay
Opera Clash Over Baseball Metaphor Sparks Laughter
A humorous exchange centers on a grand opera line about a wife dragging her husband to the theater. The other speaker quips that the score refers to an opera rather than a baseball game, prompting amusement and a playful debate about interpretation.
Roses for the Veterans in the Unseen Roadway
Poem urges citizens to honor veterans with roses by highways and maples on boulevards. Calls for remembrance of fallen soldiers, readers to pass around Christ in Flanders, and to place lilies and wreaths for those who served. Ends with a vision of a golden gateway and rainbow arches.
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Christ
Flanders
Honor Blue and Gray at Memorial Day Observance
The article recounts a 1877 editorial praising Decoration Day co operation between Union and Confederate veterans. It highlights the first combined march to honor fallen soldiers and the era of reconciliation. It also includes a separate note praising the egg as the foundation of cookery from the Kansas City Times.
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Wea
France
Kansas City Times
From Small Beginnings to Mighty Oaks
An inspirational saying compares growth to an oak tree, noting that great outcomes often start as small, humble efforts and encouraging perseverance toward long term rewards. It emphasizes patience and personal progress.
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