. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 128 The Florists^ Review May 17, A M C a ft Q ][ Q t A G M C a ft Q 1 Q ft A G M G O ft D I Q ft A G M G G ft Q I Q ft A G M G G ft Q ][ Q ft A G M G D ft Q I A chance to do your bit F 'OR more than two score years now, we, the citizens of these United States, have paused in the hurry and turmoil of business long enough to turn aside for one day in every year and do reverence to the nation's dead— and to offer a silent prayer of thanks for these real men who, in the hour of need, were ready and willing to give the fullest measure of devotion
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 128 The Florists^ Review May 17, A M C a ft Q ][ Q t A G M C a ft Q 1 Q ft A G M G O ft D I Q ft A G M G G ft Q I Q ft A G M G G ft Q ][ Q ft A G M G D ft Q I A chance to do your bit F 'OR more than two score years now, we, the citizens of these United States, have paused in the hurry and turmoil of business long enough to turn aside for one day in every year and do reverence to the nation's dead— and to offer a silent prayer of thanks for these real men who, in the hour of need, were ready and willing to give the fullest measure of devotion to the country which had given them the greatest amount of freedom in developing their lives and opportunities. And now this hour of need again is upon us and, without blare of trumpets or shouting of multitudes, strong men, good men, the best of the land are quietly stepping forward, even as their fathers and grandfathers did, to show that they are not unmindful of their obligation to this nation. It has always seemed fitting that we should show in some way our appreciation of the sacrifice made by our honored dead, and nothing has ever better expressed this appreciation than the placing of flowers on their graves. And now, more than ever before, we realize what we owe to these patriots. Therefore, let us show this in- creased appreciation by urging upon our fellow countrymen in every walk of life a fuller and more general manifestation of this appreciation. Let us resolve that, "with charity to all and malice toward none," the sun shall not set on an undec- orated grave the evening of May 30th, whether it be that of soldier, sailor, civilian, woman or little child. And what of the living heroes, the rap- idly dwindling ranks of our veterans of for- mer wars and the rapidly increasing ranks of our soldiers, sailors and marines of today? Shall we forget them? Let us rather show our appreciation of them while they are yet with us. Let us bend every effort to the end
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