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Mother's Day observance noted with history and essays
The Comanche Chief recounts Mother's Day origins with Anna Jarvis credited for national observance and history from 1872 through 1915. It discusses carnations for living or deceased mothers, public memorials, and Wilson's proclamation, alongside notes on aging and social security in the United States. It also includes Texas governor office remodeling and a feature about Dear Abby writer Abigail Van Buren visiting Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Julia Ward Howe
Anna Jarvis
Philadelphia