THE AMERICAN FLAG

 

ITS USE- ITS FORBIDDEN ABUSE.

The American flag is the symbol of the brotherhood of man.
It stands for courage, for chivalry, for generosity, and honor. No hand must touch it roughly, no hand shall touch it irreverently.

Its position is aloft, to float over its children, uplifting their eyes and hearts by its glowing colors and splendid promise; for un der the stars and stripes are opportunities unknown to any other nation of the world.

The Government commands the people to honor their flag. Men and boys should uncover as they pass the vivid stripes which represent the life blood of brave men, and the stars which shall shine on forever.

It must be raised at sunrise, lowered at sunset. It is not a plaything of the hour; it is a birthright of privilege and integrity. 

It may not be used as staff, or whip, or covering. 

It shall not be marred by advertisement, nor desecrated on the stage. 

It was born in tears and blood. It was baptized in blood and tears.

It has floated since June 14, 1777, over a country of benevolence, refuge, and progress.

It must always be carried upright. To bear the Star Spangled Banner is an honor, to own one- a sacred trust.

It is the emblem of freedom, of equality, of justice for every person and creature as it floats unvanquished, untarnished, over the open door of free education.

 IDA LOUISE GIBBS  

Chairman Committee on Prevention of Desecration of the Flag, 

Daughters of the American Revolution, Massachusetts, 1912.

MRS. J.G. DUNNING, State Regent. 

References:

2.4 NOV1914 MEMORIAL DAY May Thirtieth 1914 

MOTHER'S DAY

 MOTHER'S DAY 

OBSERVED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: MOTHER'S DAY -SECOND SUNDAY IN MAY 

 ITs object 

An all nations and simultaneous observance for the well being and honor of the home. 

How observed 

Through some distinct act of kindness: visit, letter, gift, or tribute: show remembrance of the Mother and Father, to whom grateful affection is due. Mother's Day is equally Father's Day. and is designed to deepen and perpetuate all family ties. The day is so-called,be cause in most countries no national celebration is in special honor of the home and noble motherhood.

 Its slogan 

In honor of "The Best Mother Who Ever Lived" the mother of your heart. 

The badge- is a white carnation 

Time of observance 

is the second Sunday in May by churches of all creeds, etc. Schools celebrate on Friday, and business and other organizations on Saturday, preceding second Sunday in May.

 On May 10 1913 a resolution passed the United States House of Representatives and the Senate, commending Mother's Day for observance by the House and Senate, the President of the United States and his Cabinet, and other heads of Government departments. In 1913 the Legislature of Nebraska made Mother's Day a State flag day in honor of the patriotism of Nebraska's true homes and mothers.

 In 1914 Hon J. Thomas Heflin at the request of the founder of Mother's Day, Miss Anna Jarvis, introduced in the House of Representatives a joint resolution, which was agreed to whereby the President of the United States should designate, through an annual proclamation, the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day, and "request the display of the American flag on all Government buildings homes and other suitable places."

 President Woodrow Wilson issued the first National Mother's Day proclamation on Saturday, 9 1914, asking, that Sunday May 10, (second Sunday in May 1914) be observed as Mother's Day, accordance with the joint resolution of the House of Representatives. This official recognition of Congress of the Mother's Day Movement was the culmination of years of work to permanently establish a day sons and daughters of all lands to honor their homes. The United States is the first nation of the to give such a national, patriotic honor and tribute to its homes as "the fountain head of the State," to its sons and daughters for their work for the home, moral uplift, and religion." for the good of Government and humanity.

For several years it has been the custom of the Governor of almost every State in the Union to issue a Mother's Day proclamation, asking citizens, churches, homes, and organizations to enter into the spirit of the day. Former Governor Colquitt of Texas made it a practice to pardon a number of prisoners on Mother's Day.

MOTHER'S DAY INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION 

This association was organized to promote and protect the celebration of Mother's Day and its work in the United States and foreign countries. Any son or daughter of any country is eligible to membership in the Mother's Day Association.

 In the United States the association has among its honorary national officers President Wilson and ex- Presidents Roosevelt and Taft, and Governors or other prominent citizens of the various States Headquarters. 2031 N 12th Street Philadelphia Pa.   

References:

1.The World Almanac AND Encyclopedia 1916 ISSUED BY THE PRESS PUBLISHING CO THE NEW YORK WORLD PULITZER BUILDING NEW YORK 

2.THE AMERICAN FLORIST Vol XLVI CHICAGO AND NEW YORK  1916 No 1442