The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-11-30
ANACONDA news.
ALL WILL GIVE THANKS
Anaconda Will Observe the Hol-
iday Religiously.
SERVICES TO BE HELD
Business Will Be Suspended and the
Spirit o. the Governors PROCLAIM
Us alton Will Be Observed-Events
for the Day.
SERVICES TO BE HELD


81 rollicking wind that swept down
1.-THE valley in intermittent gusts, an
+ overcast sky, furries of snow alter
mating with wind-blown showers of
lsrain characterized the day and evening
t4before Thanksgiving. The looked for
rsleighing is not at hand. The temper
'ature refuses to climb down from its
'Iofty-for the season-perch. The ele-
,nents seem in a strangely muddled
state, not knowing what character of
weather to provide. For these reasons
at is evident that traditional Thanks
giving weather will not prevail.
I'M Anaconda will observe the day with
proper Thanksgiving services and all
business will be suspended. Public Of
fees, both city and county, and the
postofflce and bank will be closed. Mer-
chants also will observe the holiday.
Thanksgiving day. as it now exists,
IS a purely American holiday, although
vest home festival, observed in agri-
cultural communities. The Pilgrim
fathers in Plymouth colony first estab-
lished Thanksgiving day in 1921. Since
then in the colonies of New England
and later in the United States, espe-
cially the northern ones, the day has
been observed quite generally. Since
1863 it has been the custom to have the
day set apart as a holiday by presiden-
tial and gubernatoral proclamations.
This year President Mckinley issued
his proclamation Oct. rs. 1t was as
follows:
IA national custom dear to the hearts
-. -
Of one day in each year for special
thanksgiving to Almighty God for the
blessings of the preceding year. This
honored observance acquires with time
a tenderer significance. 1t enriches do
nestle 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
great pestilence has invaded our shores.
Liberal employment waits upon labor.
Abundant crops have rewarded the eff
forts of the husbandman. Increased
comforts have come to the home. The
national finances have been strength
ened and public credit has been sus-
tanned and made firmer In all branches
of industry and trade there has been
an unequaled degree of prosperity,
while there has been a steady gain III
the moral and educational growth of
our nation.
Churches and schools have -four
ished. American patriotism has been
exalted. sThosesengage i'm maintaining
the honor of the flag with such signal
success have been in large degree
spared from disaster and disease. An
honorable peace has been ratified with
a foreign nation with which we We're
at war and We are now at friendly re-
latlons with every people on earth.
The trust which we have assumed
for the benefit of the people OF Cuba
has faithfully advanced. There is
marked progress toward the restoration
of healthy industrial conditions and
under wise sanitary regulations the
island has enjoyed unusual exemption
from the scourse of fever. The hurri
cane which swept over our new pos
session of Porto Rico. destroying the
homes and property of the inhabitants,
called forth the instant sympathy of
lhe people of the United States, who
We're swift to respond with generous
aid to the sufferers. While the insur-
rection still continues in the island of
Luzon business is resumng its ACTIVE
ity and confidence IN the good purposes
of the United States is being rapidly
established throughout the archipelago.
For these reasons and countless
others I, William Mckinley, president
q the United States, do hereby name
Thursday, the goth day of November
next, as day of general thanksgiving
and prayer, to be observed al such by
all our people on this continent and in
our newly acquired islands, as we'll as
by those who may be at sea or sojourn-
ing in foreign lands. and ! advise that
en- this day religious exercises shall be
conducted in the churches or meeting
places Of all denominations, in order
that in the social features Of the day
its real significance may not be lost
sight OF, but fervent prayers may be
offered to the Most High for a contin-
nance Of the Divine guidance without
which mans efforts are vain, and for
Divine consolation to those whose kim
dred and friends have sacrificed their
lives for our country.
Il recommend also that on this day.
SO far as may be found practicable
labor shall cease from it's accustomed
toll and charity abound toward the
sick, the needy and the poor.
IN witness whereof I have set my
hand and caused the seal of the United
states to be affixed.
WILLIAM MKINLEY."
Governor Smiths proclamation was
issued Nov. and was as follows:
beautiful custom OF this country
that by its age has aim ,st nttaiaea 20
me dignity of law, requires that at
Ieast one day in each year be devoted
10 prayer and thanksgiving to Almighty
God, who watches over the destinies Of
nations and of men. There is a hal
lowed memory that always attends the
return or this day to the elder people
and joyous holiday for the children.
on this day we are prone to recall our
own childhood with all its sweet reco1-
lectlons, as We gathered around the
table spread with all the delicacies the
home could afford.
The people of Montana have much
for which they should be thankful
Notwithstanding the seasons We're
somewhat irregular, the earth has pro
duced bounteously. and our herds and
focks have been mostly spared to us.
The treasures of the earth continue in
ever increasing quantity Our people |
have enjoyed good health, and those
whom we sent away to war and who |
We're absent from us on last Thanks
giving day. with few exceptions, have
been returned to their homes and our |
state in good health. For these and !
manifold other blessings we should be |
thankful to the Divine Creator who |
holds us in the hollow of His hand