The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-11-17
Thanksgiving Proclamation.
Executive Department, State of North

Dakota, City of Bismarck.
AS the end of the year approaches,
the people of this state shou d yield
graf full acknowledgment to the Giver
for His mercy in bringing the peace
from out of the dark clouds of war; for
His loving kindness in directing their
hearts and minds in behalf of those
things which go towards making
strong, progressive commonwealth; for
the abundant crops yiel ed by the earth,
and for the enjoyment of life under the
conditions which insure the continuance
of free institutions and enlightened gov
ernment.
To-day with duty done and conscience
at rest our land lays aside the instru-
ments Of war and resumes the interrupt
ed labors of peace. With prosperity at
home and honor abroad our republic
faces the XXth century in serene con-
fidence. Risen to new heights and
gazing out over new horizons our coun-
try has proclaimed to the world that the
rights of mankind are the concern of all
Gods people. Under the guiding hand
of Providence, Mason and Dixon's lines
are blotted from the map Of history.
In war of three months we push our
way among the great powers of the
world. Our young m m1nhood has given
to this and the rising generation splen-
did example of no BILE selfsacri6ce and
patriotic devotion. The trophies and
splendors Of this reign are happy COM
monwealths rich in every attribute Of
the great states and united in republic
whose power and prosperity, liberty and
enlightment are the wonder and admira-
ton of the world. Our flag floats over
the islands Of the sea with no stars lost
or dimmed, emblematic of more than
ever before, and as we gather under its
protecting folds in the full blaze of its
lid century, and in its clear light see be-
fore us our new duties and responsible
ties, let us with one voice repeat that
noble liturgy uttered by our martyred
President, Abraham Lincoln, "That
this nation shall under God have a new
birth of freedom; and that government
of the people, by the people and for the
people shall not perish forever from the
EARTH"
In accordance thereof with established
usage, and by virtue of authority in me
vested by the law this state, I. Joseph M.
Devine, governor, do hereby designate
THURSDAY, THE 24rH DAY OF Nov.
to be observed as day ofspecial thanks
giving and prayer among the people.
And further recommend that they re-
frain on that day, so far as may be done
from their usual vocations, and assemble
in their places Of worship for religious
observances and public expression of de-
vout thanks. And while thus manifest
ing their happiness and giving express
sions of their grateful feelings, let them
not be unmindful of those who have
been less fortunate-the poor and dis
tressed of all classes and creeds-who
can be made happy by such ministra-
tions as may be freely contributed from
the ampler stores of their more fortu-
nate fellow beings.
In testimony Whereof have hereunto
set my hand and caused to be affixed
the great seat of the state of North Da
sSSaSS kota. Done at the
Agns nssSM city of Bismarck,
M IN this eleventh day
~ - of November, in
asH h e year of our
No. l,ssss3ssX Lord, One Thous-
%9MS and eight hundred
and ninety. Weight.
By the governor.
Joseph NJ. DEvINE,
FRED FALLEY, Governor.
Secretary of State.