Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 36, Number 79, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 May 1904 — Decoration Day, [ARTICLE]

Decoration Day,

For them no more the cannons roar, The riot of charge or sally; No more they reel from the shock of steel. Nor thrill when the drum beats “Rally 1” Low they He In the warm earth's breast, Breathe not of war above them! They conquered peace and a laureled rest And the whole broad land to love them. In Hiles white, In roses bright, Again we tell the story Of our love and pride In the men who died In the shadow of Old Glory.