The Holt County sentinel., 1899-11-03
Presidents Thanksgiving Proc anna,
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tion.
Washington, ID. &. Oct. 25-The Pres,
dent today issued the following Thanks
giving proclamation:
"a national custom dear to the hearts
OF the people calls for the setting apsri
OF one day IN each year as an occasion of
special Thanksgiving to Almighty God
Tor the blessings OF the preceding year.
This honored observance acquires With
time a observation-disclosures. 1t enriches
do mestic life. 1t summons under the
family roof the absent children to glad
reunion with those they love.
Seldom has this nation had greater
cause for profound thanksgiving. No
greatpestileuce has invaded our shores.
Liberal employment waits upon la.
Dor.
Abundant crops have rewarded the Of.
forts OF the husbandman and new in
creased comforts have come to hhe.
The national finances have been
strengthened aud public cred il has been
sustained and made firmer.
"ln all branches OF industry and trade
there has been an unequaled degree Of
prosperity, while there has been steady
gain 10 the moral and educational
growth of our national character.
"Churches and schools have flourish
ed.
"Anerican patriotism has been ex-
alted.
"Thase engaged 10 maintaining the
honor OF the flag with such signal sue
cess have been 10 a large degree spared
from disaster and disease.
An honorable peace has been ratified
With foreign nation with which we
were at war, andIwe are now on friendly
relations with every power on earth.
Tho trust which We have assumed
for the benefit Of the people OF Cuba
bas been faithfully advanced. There is
marked progress toward the restoration !,
or healthy industrial conditions and un- !,
der wise sanitary regulations the island /,
has enjoyed unusual exemption from
the scourge of fever.
The hurricane which swept over our :,
new possession Of Porto Rico, destroy =
ng the homes and property of the in. =
habitsnts, called forth the instant SYM %
oathy q the people Of the United States .
Who were swift to respond with gener- I"
'us and to the sufferers. o
"Whils the insurrection still continues y
q the Island Of Luzon, business is re. -
umIng its activity, and confidence in '
be good purposes Of the United States
rapidly being established throughout
he archipelago.
'fOr ,and countless others !"
J, William Mckinley, President Of the :"
United States, do hereby name Thurs =.
ay. the thirtietb day Of November. f'
ext, as day Of general Thanksgiving Ut
nd prayer, to be observed as such by ."
u our people Oh this continent and ID oe
1r newly acquired islands, as well as a'
those who may be at sea or soJourn- ou
g 10 foreign lands, 10 the churches or Isl
eetIng places OF all denominations, ip az
der that In the social features OF the crc
y fts real Significance may not be lost OF
'htof, but fervent prayers may be Of
red to the most high for continuance tuf
The divine guidance, wittout which ou'
ans efforts are in vain, and for divine ave
nsolation to those whose kindred ano pof
ends have sacrificed their lives for our ID
untry. aga
Il recommend also that on this day, oo
far as many be found practicable, la. Gro
shall cease from It's accustomed toll. L
d charity abound toward the sick. the era
edy and the poor tha
In witness whereof | have set my Ina
I'D and caused the seal OF the United sno
Rtes to be affixed. sha
WILLIAM McKISLEY.r pre-