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Mothers Day Observance Receives Historic Backing
A Northern paper urges May 11 observance of Mothers Day inspired by Anna Jarvis. It recounts her campaign, 1908 proclamations, and the National Congress of Mothers backing. The article recalls a story of a son’s homecoming and calls readers to honor mothers through letters, visits, or gifts.
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