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Newspaper
The Winthrop Review
Location
Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1925
Page
3
A reflective poem from the New York Times laments how people who did not endure battle have forgotten the brutal realities of war. It contrasts today’s comfortable routine with memories of shellfire, trenches, and fear, urging reverence for those who suffered.
A commemorative passage honoring all who gave their lives for the nation. It recalls President Coolidge's phrasing at a Confederate memorial service and asserts unity in sacrifice, noting they are all Americans under one flag and resting in peace.
The Manchester Union notes that Civil War soldiers were actually boys, some under twenty, who fought with high spirits and a sense of youth. It explains the nickname persisted as a affectionate designation and compares it to how later wars are termed veterans rather than boys.
Major R. Anderson and Major James A. Abbott, doorkeepers at the senate, have served for over 25 years. Once opposing generals, they fought for the Confederacy and Union at Petersburg. Now they stand as loyal colleagues and the old feud has faded.
An editorial reflects on Memorial Day as a national observance beyond sectional divides. It recalls the holiday's origins honoring soldiers and sailors, the fading of old regional bitterness, and eventual floral tributes to Confederate dead alongside Union graves. The piece emphasizes unity and memory shaping younger generations.
The speaker laments the brutality of forgetting the troops of foolish wise who bought their joys with youth's gold. They call for a peaceful heart that remembers those who, though failing, pursued the prize of the round earth's weal and those who lifted their souls toward a distant goal.
The article reflects on Gettysburg and Valley Forge as powerful symbols of American sacrifice. It contrasts battlefield imagery with prose and poetry, invoking Will Thompson and Bret Harte to urge reverence for those who fought. It argues such sights forge better American character.
A historic call honors graves of fallen soldiers as cherished by the nation and urges gratitude and reverence, asserting a life given for the country is not spent in vain.
Charles S. Stone and George R. Merrill both members of a Civil War fife and drum corps live in Boston and are seventy nine years old still playing the same instruments and enjoying reenactments.
A Baltimore Sun inspired tribute recalls Civil War veterans marching in rain and asserts their enduring vigor and unyielding courage. The piece praises both Union and Confederate survivors for their stalwart devotion to principle and enduring dignity.
The Detroit News remarks on Memorial Day as a time to honor the dead and to reflect on the past. It notes that dying for one’s country is noble, but the best time is when life’s work enriches the nation’s ideas and achievements.
A Youth's Companion piece urges schools to honor Memorial Day with a quiet resolve to be patriots of peace. It links chivalry toward girls, class fairness, and clean conduct to a soldierly spirit, calling for a new generation of fearless peacemakers.
An essay defines memorial day as a solemn tribute to the dead, honoring all nationalities and faiths. It describes decorating graves with flowers and flags, the equality of all social classes in grief, and the duty to remember fallen heroes on May 30 across communities and nations.
Popular Mechanics reports a Washington monument of 54 bells creating 270 tones, to honor American sacrifices in World War I. The National Carillon Association plans a $3,000,000 tower with openings near the top for distant chime sound and possible master concerts on suitable occasions.
A striking statue stands atop the Gettysburg battlefield, dominating the monument to the One Hundred Twenty-third New York Regiment on Culp’s Hill.
The Washington obelisk and the Lincoln memorial stand as contrasting yet equal national tributes on the Potomac banks. The obelisk dominates the skyline with geometric purity while the Lincoln monument offers a companion, marking 64 years between the two and symbolizing the nation's ongoing reverence for great leaders.
On Memorial day the republic honors its heroes of three wars and marks a day of peace. We are grateful for peace and for the men who died to secure peace with liberty and honor.
A veteran recalls a May day memory of Flanders Field as a young flower girl offers a poppy. The worn sleeve and bare cross symbolize sacrifice while a human exchange and the girl’s quiet hope deepen the emotional scene amid remembrance.
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