Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-27

majority of our people. 1t will do all
of that, and it will accomplish its pur-
pose silently, with almost unconscious
effort. No appeal is made to faddists.
No expectation is had of giving the
movement the prominence and import
ance of annual meetings or conven-
tions, but in it's quiet, unobtrusive way
it can be made to yield an influence
for good almost incalculable, and will
foster a spirit of true patriotism
worthy of its country, the man it seeks
to honor and the principles for which
he stood as the nations foremost repre-
sentative. The highest patriotic tone
will and must dominate it. No matter
into whose hands it may fall. it can
never have an influence for evil.
The following is a prospectus:
Name-"The Carnation League of
America"
Eligibles inhabitant of the
United States, male or female, over
twelve years of age, shall be eligible
without the payment of any fee what
ever.
Requisites-Any inhabitant of the
United States being in full sympathy
and accord with the plan and purpose
of the league to thus honor the mem
DRY of William Mckinley, and foster
the very highest ideas of patriotism,
becomes a member by application, and
agrees, if it is possible, and practicable
to wear, as an emblem, carnation OF
each recurring Goth day of January
as an outward sign of allegiance.
rganization-There shall be but
one supreme organization with no To-
cal or minor organizations, unless it's
growth or Importance demand it. For
the present, the general headquarters
will be in Dayton. Ohio, where a rec
ord will be kept of all members. No
salaries to any officer, except for speci-
al enrolling secretary and staff, funds
for which have been provided
To be member of "The Carnation
League of America means that you
will (if it is possibue and practicable)
wear, as an emblem, a carnation on
each recurring 10Th day of January, in
silent memory of the martyred Presi-
dent. The carnation was Mr.. McKin-
ley's favorite flower.
amy inhabitant of the United States
male or female, twelve years of age
or over is eligible.
"In order that you may receive fu,
ture communications by mail. and be
enrolled as a member of record, fill
out the following blank and mail it tC
The Carnation League of America
Dayton, Ohio, without any fee whatev
er.
at is essential that age and sex be
given to enable the enrolling secretary
to make proper classification. No rec
ord will be made unless the blank is
completely filled in. Several applica
lions may be mailed together if desir
ed.
1T was originally planned to OBJ
serve the date of the presidents death
which was September IA, but perhaps
it were best rather to forget the cir
cumstances that attended it. The
trustees request, therefore that the
flower be first worn, for the purpose
set forth, upon January 80, and also, as
a special mark of respect, that the
symbol be used in an appropriate man
ner upon Monday, September IA, 1903
due notice of which will be given lat
er, by mail, to all members of record
Being in full sympathy and ACCORD
with the object and purpose of
THE CARNATION LEAGUE OF
AMERICA"
Il wish to be enrolled as a charte
member, no fee whatever being re,
quired.
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