Memorial Day and the origin of the observance
Memorial Day is described as a semi religious patriotic service begun after the Civil War. The piece credits the Grand Army of the Republic for organizing and nationalizing the custom, and highlights the deep emotions that led citizens to honor fallen soldiers by visiting graves, laying flowers, and preserving the nation's memory of those who died for liberty and equality.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Joan A. Logan
Appomattox
The Meaning of Decoration Day in History and Hope
The essay traces Decoration Day as a durable impulse to honor the fallen and advance national progress. It links ancient reverence for ancestors to modern remembrance, noting how individuals, communities, and nations pass legacy onward. The piece asserts that honoring heroes is a universal, enduring duty across cultures and eras.
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Histoy
Egypt
Karnack
Babylon
Medo-Persia
Rome
Heroce
Adam
Eve
Abel
Farac
Moses
Chaldean
Augustus
Earth
Decoration Day Reflections by Ruth M Buckner
A reflective poem on Decoration Day urging Christian remembrance of the dead and honoring fallen loved ones. The speaker hopes to meet relatives in heaven and stresses faithfulness to God and country, ending with a patriotic note on unity of the red white and blue.
Decoration Day by Eva Lilian Parker
Eva Lilian Parker writes of Decoration Day when all gather at graves to decorate loved ones, recalling hidden desolate graves of the enslaved and unknowns. The poem mourns memory, sorrow, and sacred tribute as winds sweep white marble and grasses.
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Eva Lilian Parker
Beyer
Uno
George R Smith College prospectus outlines terms and programs
George R Smith College led by Rev I L Lowe D D Ph D lists fall term dates from September 22 to December 11 with winter to spring sessions. It describes aims for Christian education, health, social culture, morals, and a personal religious life, and details six departments including Primary Grammar II Academy II Art II Music II Industrial and College of Liberal Arts with various courses and degrees.
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College of Liberal Arts
Work and Self-help at Vollove College
Students boarding at Vollove may earn pit expenses by work in the wild on grounds, if willing and efficient. Liberal pay is allowed. failure to work brings dismissal. Most earn about 2 dollars per week? or month. some larger sums. Applications to the President before arrival. Many find city employment. demand exceeds supply for young ladies positions. The college safeguards workers in the city as possible. minors require parental written request.
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Vollove
Swill
Deron
Expenses for Bonch and Room at College in Sedalia Mo
The notice outlines four week board at eight dollars, tuition for vocal and instrument study, typewriter use, and room facilities. It notes meals, bedding, and housekeeping items provided, with students furnishing sheets and blankets. A reduction applies to ministry candidates and Ministers’ children, and all bills are due at the start of each school month. Payments should be sent to President J. L. Lowe by draft or registered mail.
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P.O
J. L. Lowe
Sedalia
Belgians Noted At Smithsoniana. College Growth Hints
The article notes Belgians near a hundred, worth seeing and eating, and details from Wiley University where an alumni address was given. It reports heightened interest in the College, farm work progress, and a thrift‑look fencing project. The annual report lists 144 total enrollment, 2 graduates in Literal Arts, 24 in Academic and Commercial, and 206 in Printing, Sewing, and related departments.
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College of Literal Arts
Granmor School
Muale
Bocity
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Atty
At Law
Adj
Geo. R. Smith
Grand Army Republic
L. J. Simpson
Mme
Thalt
Brother Low
Ruth M. Buckner
George R. Smith College
I. L. Lowe
Smithsoniana
Peat
Billupslina
Mexico
Texas
Wiley University
Inet
Oare
Warner
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