Show Sow an act Wa first maka our bablti and than they maka ua reap habit ao a Habit nap cbaracttr SALT LAKE CITY SUNDAY MORNING MAY 8 1932 Page One MOTHERS OF ALL LANDS RECEIVE HOMAGE OF I( OF Y MEMBERS Mothers are very special beings Most important ol ail people of course are they for without our mothers where would we be and what could we do? And not only our mothers but all mothers American German Spanish Dutch Japanese— it doesn’t matter where they live or what kind of costumes they wear they are all the same —the most important people in the world Readers of The Tribune Junior and members of the Knighthood of Youth are happy and proud to Join today In paying tribute to their mothers LaRue Luck as the Dutch mother Connie Joy Del Duke as the Spanish mother Marian Carlisle as the Irish mother Mary Jean Miller as the Chinese mother Joyce Christensen as the American mother and Joy Luana Wieste as the Russian mother typify the universality of our homage It is only recently that we have had a Mother's day set apart but the Idea of honoring mother can be traced back to ancient times Rhea the "great mother of the gods” was worshiped in Asia Minor but this goddess was worshiped more for her majesty than for her love In Greece and Rome the rites of worshiping mother love became a part of the feast of Hilarla These ceremonies later became supplanted by the ceremonies of the Catholic church In England a special' day called '‘Mothering day” was set apart The young men and women who were serving as apprentices were allowed to go home about the middle of Lent to see their mothers They took some little gift with them They held festivities and we are told they had a special dish called “furmety" which was made of grain boiled in sweet milk a little sugar and spice They also had a cake called “simnel cake” which was used extensively as a "mothering" present Thus the poet Herrick writes: I’ll to thee a simnel bring Gainst thou goest For our first modern Mother’s day credit is given to Miss Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia She planned a special service for the Sunday school as reminder of the mothers both living and dead We find that the wearing of the white carnation began in memory of President McKinley who wore this flower in honor of his mother a On May 10 1913 a resolution passed both houses of congress commending the observance of Mother’s day by congress and other departments of government The same year Nebraska made it a state flag day in honor of the patriotism of Nebraska homes On May 9 1914 President Wilson designated the second Sunday in May as Mother’s day and requested that the flag be hung on homes and government buildings Mother’s day is now widely celebrated Many beautiful customs have come to be observed The whole country Is glad to bow its head to the mothers of the nation both living and dead This one day of cheer encourages men women and children to honor the home and especially the mother It brings a sentiment such as Jane Taylor expressed in her poem ”My Mother”: And can I ever cease to be Affectionate and kind to thee Who were so very kind to me My mother? FARNES KENNER Age — - 12 Salt Lake A few pieces of camphor kept with silver articles will prevent them from tarnishing Buzzin’ Around With Buzz Learn Answers to Mother's Day Questions Question — When Is Mother’s day? Answer — The second Sunday in May Question — How can you give flowers that will last? Answer— Probably waxed flowers would please your mother's fancy Question — What can you give be- - ' sides flowers? Answer —A framed verse or an elec- tric flatiron Question — If you have nothing to give then what? Answer — If you have nothing you can do this: Make your mother feel that you love her and appreciate her Help her in her speial hobby If she has a rose garden help her fix it it ahe likes to take pictures go with her and talk with her about them" Question— If you have no mother what can you do on Mother’s day? Answer — Make the woman who cares for you happy It may be your grandmother an aunt or an elder sister Do something for her because she is doing her best to substitute for that one for whom no one can be a real substitute VIRGIL R SCOTT NephL -:- - -:- - Tribune Junior Offers Tribute To All Mothers The Tribune Junior is proud to day to go into every home filled with tributes to the mothers who have made those homes happy and comfortable These tributes have been written by boys and girls throughout the west boys and girls who seued this opportunity to publish to the world the love they have shown us their homes We know that they have shown their love in countless ways For - more than three years the parents oj our readers have been visiting our office They have told us all about you children and of how eager you are to help at home to serve them and the rest of the family in any possible way And because you have shown this love at home you have made youy mothers proud and happy Today’s paper merely solidifies the of affection It makes per ' expression manent in poetry and drawing the passing gestures that would otherwise pass away even though they are never really forgotten Your mother can clip your poem or story or draw ing from their paper and keep it N matter what changes come she can go back to thia day in spirit and recall Just what you looked like what you said and did and how very happy she was when she first read your tribute But do not confine your concrete expression of love to today On any day of the year your mother will on Pftto Throe) By Arval Grover |