Ouija was a craze in the US from 1890 until the late 1920’s, and newspapers reported on it’s use as a means to communicate with the dead, predict catastrophes, and solve mysteries.
With flags flying at half-mast, tombstones decorated with wreaths and bouquets, and processions of the bereaved paying their respects at national cemeteries, ceremonies honoring fallen soldiers take place across the country. First observed in 1865 to commemorate soldiers who died during the Civil War, Memorial Day (formerly known as Decoration Day) was later extended to honor all American military personnel who gave the ultimate sacrifice in all wars.
Today in history — May 20, 1858 — Prince Albert Kamehameha was born, entering the world with much fanfare. Mothers’ Day in Honolulu
Posted: May 10, 2015 Filed under: Articles, Day in History, Holidays Leave a comment
In 1916, Mothers’ Day in Honolulu meant men giving sweet pea bouquets to their mothers, church services observing Mothers’ Day in their sermons, and people wearing white flowers. Read more about it in “Mothers’ Day Observed with Tender Tribute.”
“Mothers’ Day Observed with Tender Tribute”
Honolulu star-bulletin., May 15, 1916, 3:30 Edition, Page FIVE, Image 5
http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82014682/1916-05-15/ed-1/seq-5/
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