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“In Their Memory.” and another statement about Decoration Day from the May 25, 1888 Independent
Never, indeed, in the history of the great republic, had so many exciting events occurred in so brief a time as then; and never again, let us hope, will…
Henry Harris’ statement about Decoration Day from the June 10, 1869 Door County Advocate
DECORATION day was observed generally throughout the country and the graves of our dead soldiers received universally the flowery tributes.
"Writer recollects true meaning of Memorial Day" from the May 31, 1973 Door County Advocate
By GRACE SAMUELSON
"Little girl had a feeling for men who fought in war" from the May 27, 1971 Door County Advocate
The wooded hillsides surrounding the village of Egg Harbor were covered with wild flowers on Decoration Day, and how quickly our small hands were filled…
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"Grace's recollections of the melodious month of May" from the May 15, 1979 Door County Advocate
The snow (except for occasional flurries) is gone; tulips and daffodils come out of hiding, buds on the trees are opening.
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