The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-11-25


Der. 1921, all America is giving ex
pressions Of thanks for the goodness
Of our Creator and for his love and
care over us in years gone by, and
for the manifold blessings that have
been visited upon our beloved coun-
try for the past twelve months
Truly, America and English speak
ing people throughout the world,
have ample reasons for being thank
ful and the millions Of prayers that
have gone up from the homes Of
God-loving and God-fearing people,
from sincere hearts, and though u
has been custom Tor many many
years. 90 observe this day Of thanks,
and many DO so from matter Of form
or habit, the people Of the Great
South Plains. are mindful that dur
ing the past twelve months we have
been graciously blessed The cOun-
try has been permitted 20 continue m
its usual peaceful, prosperous trend.
The country continues 90 develop. We
are blessed with more good people,
new schools have been opened and
old ones improved. New Church
buildings have been built and old
ones enlarged, and many new homes
have been butt, and everything on
the Plains seems % indicate the rich
cst blessings from the Givcr Of every
good and perfect gift, and our peo-
pie have not been unmindful of this,
as has been evidenced throughout
this day In Lubbock.
And while it would seem that this
section ~ the country is Gods chos-
en- garden spot, we note with inter-
est that the day will be observed in
appropriate manner throughout the
United States of America, and while
this b. true Of today, we are called
10 mind that the people of the United
States have always been a people full
q appreciation and praise 20 their
maker
This l. clearly shown BY a procla-
nation that was issued BY George
Warrington, years and years ago,
copy n which II given BY the ANA
rillo News and will BE- of interest
20 our readers, even n i reaches
you after the turkey and cranberry
sance ceases 20 taste good, and the
following BE- COPY of the first proc
lamatio1 ever issued IN America
Whereas. II s the iuty Of All ma
tions 20 acknowledge the providence
~ Almighty God, 90 obey His win, 70
be grateful for His benefits, and
humbly 20 implore His protection and
favor; and.
Whereas both Houses Of Congress
have. hy their Joint committee, re-
auested me 60 recommend % the peo-
pie Of the United States a day of pub
DC thanksgiving and prayer. TO be
observed hy acknowledging, with
grateful hearts me many and signal
favors of Almighty God. especially
By affording them an opportunity
peaceahly % establish = form of gov
ernment for their safety and hsppi-
ness.
"Now, therefore, do recommend
and assign Thursday. the 26th day Of
November next, 20 be devoted by the
people 81 these states 10 the service
of that great and glorious Being who
Is the beneficent author of all the
good that was. that is. OF that viii
be: that We may then all unite in
rendering unto Him our sincere and
humble thanks for His kind care and
protection Of the people of this coun-
try previous 70 their becoming a ma
NfMMn Tor NNlU NAhMIA anu
mcreies and the favorable interpo-
sitions Of His providence in the
course and conclusion Of the late
war; for the great degree Of tran |
auihty, union, ard plenty which we
have since enjoyed; for she peace
able and rational manner In which |
we have been enabled TO establish /
constitutions Of government for our
safety and happiness, and particular
Is the national one now lately insti-
tuted; for the civil and religious lib
erty with which we are blessed. and
the means we have Of acquiring and
diffusing useful knowledge; and, In
general. for all the great and various
favors which lie has been pleased to
confer upon u.s.
"And also that we may then unite
in most humbly Offering our prayers
and supplications 10 the great Lord
and Ruler of Nations. and beseech
him 10 pardon our national and other
trankgressions; 20 enable us all
whether In public or private stations.
20 perform our several and relative
duties properly and punctually; 10
render our National Government a
blessing 20 all the people by con-
stAntly being a government of wise,
lust, and constitutional laws Discreet
In afi faithfully executed and obey
ed. 20 .rotect and guide all sovercigna
and nations lespecially such a. have
shown kindness 10 usl, and 10 bless
them with good governments. peace,
and concord, 90 promote tha know
ledge and practice OF true religion
al xlrftla and the increase of
science among them aud usi and gen.
erally, % grant unto all mankind
such degree Of temporal property
a Ne alone knows 10 be beat.
"Glven under my hand al the city
u New York, the ard day N Octo'
hef, A. d. lIsp.