Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 36, Number 116, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 October 1904 — ARBOR AND BIRD DAY. [ARTICLE]

ARBOR AND BIRD DAY.

The governor has issued a proclamation setting aside Oct. 21 ss “Arbor and Bird Day.” This day will be celebrated by appropriate ceremonies throughout the State and in mar y places trees will be planted along the public highway and schools ard colleges will adjourn for this day; the entire time of the school children of this state will be occupied wita an attempt o interest them in the culture of trees. This has been observed in this State for several years, but the bird idea is something more recent It is stated by those in position to know, that the average person is sadly lacking in his knowledge of birds and an effort is being made to interest the coming generation in the study of these interesting and very useful little creatures*