Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 May 1903 — Memorial Day. [ARTICLE]

Memorial Day.

Gathered oA6e more' In the "City of Silent*,’’ Comradv'S, and friends, with, our flags, and bright flowers. Uncovered beads, as a token of homage, Honor ws give those dead heroes, of ours. Heroes, who fought on (be land., or the water. " 1 ’• * • Soldiers, who cam* at their country’s first call, r Shoulder to shontdsr, they marched to tbs conflict, - ; i I ' . Leaving thdr loved ones, their homes and’ 1 their alt Tears have passed by since the soldiers from battls Marched to their homes, with the flags floating gay. Once more they meet, In the “City of St--1 lence,” ' Sadly, to keep a Memorial Day; Teat after year, as our country grows oider, 7 ... Stronger their love for the Red, White and • . Bite, Peeper the feeUng of appreciation rdr onr brave soldiers, so 1 loyal nud tree. Comrades nre gone, who were with us last May time, »~ Taps sounded call, for the last bivouac. Over the river Out OdMlers afe gathered, Safe but they may not come Though the Grand Army may lesson In numbers. Footsteps may falter and vet'raha grow Homage U thetrn from k thrice gratefa! Nation Lovingly keeping Memorial Day. - * .»• DarUng. Moines New*. - . 11 • zz.C