Salt Lake Telegram | 1907-01-29 | Page 3 | Wear Carnations in Memory of M'kinley Today

WEAR CARNATIONS IN MEMORY OF M'KINLEY TODAY Thta Is "Carnation day"' throughout th tTnltM 8ttes. Just sixty-four years ao. William McKinley. the third of the martyred mar-tyred Presidents, was born. The carnation, carna-tion, wu McKlnley's favorite flower, and after his death the anniversary of his birth was named as a time for wearing tha pretty bloeeora as a mark of respect to his memory. The day la not being forgotten in this city. Many "pinks." worn both by men nd women, were observed on the streets, and according to florists, the demand for Ingle bJoeaoms Is larger than ordinarily. Red carnations are the favorite in the aalea. though white and pink blossoms are preferred often.