Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 February 1907 — “Carnation Day” Observed. [ARTICLE]

“Carnation Day” Observed.

Washington, Jan. 30. —Tuesday was the 65th anniversary of tlie birth of William McKinley. As such anniversary and as “Carnation Day” it was observed generally in the nation’s capital. Government officials, members of congress and private citizens wore the president’s favorite flower in silent memory of a martyred public servant and in the interest of patriotism and good citizenship. President Roosevelt had on his desk a great vase of fine carnations and a similar bunch of earnations adorned the desk of Secretary Loeb. Members of the cabinet each wore one of the handsome flowers as they appeared at the cabinet meeting.