Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-11-26
IOWA PEOPLE HAVE OCCASION
TO GIVE THANKS FOR
PROSPERITY.
AMERICAN PEACE AND PLENTY
REFERRED TO BY GOVERNORS
Sentiments Expressed BY Various Chief
Executives 10 Calling Upon People TO
Observe Day - Many References 60
Fact That Nation 10 at Peace and
Much Joy Expressed.
Special to Tlme.-Republican.

Special to Tlmes-Republican.
Des Moines, Nov. 26-Iowa people
and to give thanks today, because 1.-The
| state has in recent years made great
progress in all that tends to make a
greater and a better people," and be-
cause there is "a spirit now pervading
the whole state which makes for a
! larger life" and which leads to the
fact that 1.-The people want Iowa to be-
come the best place in all the earth in
which to live" That is at least part
Of what Governor George w. Clarke
suggested.
In the most Of the proclamations OF
the governors calling on the people to
observe the time honored American
custom there is reference to the fact Of
American peace with the world as con-
trasted with what is going on else
where. Here, for instance, is the Mas
sachusetts suggestion. or that of the
commonwealth of Massachusetts,:
Unparalleled material prosperity
has long been a gift from His hand;
and honorable position among the ma
tons Of the world has been ours; and
at the present time the great blessing
Of peace is brought home to us wildly
as our hearts go out to the nations
whom we see in the midst of the suf-
ferings and horrors Of war;
Other Governors Views.
The governor Of the commonwealth
| Of Virginia covers the whole ground
as follows:
'sFor the abundant fruits Of the
earth; for notable educational, indus
trial and agricultural progress: for ex-
cellent and steadily improving public
hath; for social peace and tranquil
tity; for quickening public conscience;
for growing sense of the re-
sponsibilities of citizenship; for an
abiding sense of public honor; for the
preservation inviolate Of our inherited
high standards Of public conduct and
service: for the peace. happiness and
prosperity that pervade our land when
most Of the people of the civilized
! world are torn and distracted by war;
for the privilege OF forming part Of
a great nation whose standards and
| government policies are modelled more
and more In accordance with divine
teaching; for the blessings we enjoy
as nation. q state and as individuals"
etc.
From the executive chamber Of the
empire state OF New York came this
suggestion:
while in sorrow and compassion we
view the misery and devastation which
a world-war has brought to our fell
low-being across the ocean; while we
look aghast at unharvested fields dyed
with the blood Of brave men, and wet
with the tears OF women and little
children; at homes destroyed: at COM
merce palsied: at proud cities leveled
1 to the dust, and progress giving way
to desolation, our minds must turn in
gratitude to Him who has kept our
nation whole and unharmed.''
No Note Of Despair.
from Louisiana.
Under divine guidance our agencies
for combating disease and preserving
the health Of the people have been ac-
tive and efficient; our educational ia
cilities are inspiring and elevating the
people: we remain free from the raw
ages Of war, and pestilence and fam
Inc; and despite unavoidable misfor
tunes that should be faced with reso-
dute determination and purpose to
overcome them, the outlook for the
people Of the state is full OF hope and
encouragement"
Thankfulness for the role which
Americans are permitted to play this
year comes from West Virginia:
| IAN all-wise and all-just providence
has guided us safely thru year filled
with events that shape the destinies of
men and nations. In this era of prog
ress-of history making activities, we
have continued without the slightest
1 interruption on our march of advance
ment, spreading the light of freedom
and civilization to the four corners of
| the universe"
Boosters in West.
A neat booster ad is worked in for
Utah as follows:
This year Of our Lord has brought
especial good fortune to Utah. Our
people are situated in comfortable and
contented circumstances. Our honest
labors have been richly rewarded.
progress has been made in every line Of
useful endeavor and substantial pros
perity has followed in its wake. Peace
and good will prevail amongst US. ana
the future holds out rare promise for
our continued moral and material well
4 fare"
| After a nice boost for Wyoming the
I governor of the state said:
"The year has found great nations
| engaged in war, which by reason OF
the great loss Of Erman life and the
waste and destruction Of property, has
brought untold sorrow and suffering.
Our country is blessed with peace and
plenty. The nation has thus far fol-
lowed the advice Ct George Washing
A :pn, the father Ct his country, and
i avoided foreign intriques and entenslc-
ments. For this also we should be
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