Tuesday, October 12, 1920

COLUMBUS DAY
Cloudy in A.M. Cleared in P.M. Foggy in evening.  Arose 5:45 A.M. Studied. Breakfast etc. To College 7:45 to 11 A.M. Student body picture at noon. Candled eggs with S.T.C. Telephoned etc. Down street. D.S.R., Ruth, Merlin & I in S.S. to Park Site, supper etc. To Parkers Corners. To bed 12 P.M.

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Here are some facts about Columbus Day that I found on the CNN.com website:

1892 - President Benjamin Harrison issues a proclamation establishing a celebration of Columbus Day on the 400th anniversary of Columbus' landing.
April 7, 1907 - Colorado becomes the first state to declare Columbus Day a legal holiday.
1920 - Columbus Day begins being celebrated annually.

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