Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 84, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 March 1909 — WOULD ABOLISH FOOLS’ DAY [ARTICLE]

WOULD ABOLISH FOOLS’ DAY

Campaign Started to Give Over April 1 to Optimistic Movement. New York, March 26.—A campaign for the abolishment of All Fool’s day and the establishment of an Optimists’ day on April 1 has been started by the Optimists’ club. At headquarters here a circular letter Is being sent to governors of states, presidents of colleges and public men of various degrees urging the new plan.