Not exceedingly hyperbolic, but close

 Democrat 4-27-1911

MOTHER'S DAY

The second Sunday of May has been set aside for the international observance of Mother's Day. The schools are requested to observe the Day on the Friday preceding this date. The purpose of this Day is to honor and uplift motherhood. The badge is a white carnation, "mother's" own favorite flower, or the national colors.

Every tender sentiment that leads to noble action should be nurtured carefully in a nation accused of commercialism. Each boy and girl should be admonished to make this Day so full of love and joy for mother, that she can never forget it, and to make it so overflowing with unselfish deeds and practical helpfulness, that other mothers, bereft, ill or unfortunate, may have a share of the abundant joy. 

Instill in the minds of the boys and girls of the land that on this Day, at least, motherhood sits enthroned, and the wise and the brave and the good of all lands bow before her throne to do her reverence and to acknowledge their obligations.

On no day should the Nation's flag float out more triumphantly than on Mother's Day when Mother comes into her own.

Let teachers strive faithfully to direct the beautiful sentiment and ideals of the Day into wholesome and practical channels. 

Lead boys and girls to realize that 'mother's' honor and happiness will be in proportion to their own worth and achievements beginning with the record for the day and ending in chivalrous respect and gentle consideration for all womankind. Extend the ideals of Mother's Day to include all the ideals of the world.

Charles A. Greathouse, Supt.

Department of Public Instruction

April 18th, 1911