Halloween in the (Old) News

Halloween costume ideas
Philadelphia Evening Public Ledger. October 31, 1914.

Looking for a last-minute Halloween costume idea? Check out the Philadelphia Public Ledger from 100 years ago! (click on image above)

For more newspaper features about old Halloween customs, visit the Library of Congress Topics in Chronicling America page. Read all about the holiday’s old traditions, such as rituals carried out by young ladies in the hope of revealing the face of their future husband:

Halloween walnut tree
Philadelphia Evening Public Ledger. October 31, 2014.
Halloween superstition
Washington Times. October 22, 1899.

Disclaimer: we cannot be held responsible for any bodily harm you may come to if you seriously decide to attempt this nonsense!