Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-10
FINE PROGRAM
FOR ARMlSTlCE
DAY OBSERVANCE
Grand Forks Post. Of Ameri-
can Legion to Make Big
Day of It.

Practically complete arc the plans
for the local observance OF Armistice
Day. Four big events have beer ar
ranged for; reunion banquet tonight,
gram Friday, and Il big dance in the
evening as a closing feature.
Perhaps never before in the history
of the country has there been a
greater a for public demonstra-
tions. Tomorrow marks the third
anniversary of the close of the
greatest war and the most far-reaeh-
ing suffering ever felt. So far as that
occasion is concerned tomorrow Is
only one Of three anniversaries. The
day, then, is considered Of importance,
not 50 much because of that as be-
cause It marks the opening Of an at
tempt which millions of people all
over the world hope will result in the
war having been fought for something
worth while-peace.
Not only those who fought in that
war and who served in other war ca
pacities are to celebrate. Every per-
son in the community is urged and
expected to participate. Other cities
throughout The country will have
their citizens out in expressions Of
hope for the success of the interna-
wal preparedness.
President Harding, the governors of
many states and Mayor Henry
O'Kecfe Of this city have each issued
proclamations asking that the day be
observed; the University Of North Da-
kota and all city schools remain
closed throughout the day; veterans
of the world war are in most cases to
be given a full holiday. and practical
absolutely required will be suspended
from noon until the day is over.
The proclamation issued by the
Grand Forks board of city commits
sioners is as follows:
Text Of Proclamation.
Whereas. THE president OF the
United States has issued Armistice
Day proclama ton, a follows:
After quoting from a resolution
passed by congress asking h pfesi-
dent to declare the day a holiday, the
proclamation continued:
"Now, therefore, I. Warren G.
Harding. president of the United
States Of America, in pursuance of the
said Joint resolution Of congress do
hereby declare November II, 1921, a
holiday, as a mark OF respect to the
memory OF those who gave their lives
in the late world war. rs typif1ed by
tho unknown and unidentified Amer
lean soldier who is to he buried in
Arlington national cemetery on that
day; and do hereby recommend to
that proclamations be issued by them
calling upon the people Of their re-
spoCtivc states to pause in their usual
pursuits as a mark of respect ON this
solemn Occast0n.4 =, - -r~~s-"G-
"And in order that tho solemnity OF
the occasion may be further el11pha-
sized. I. do hereby furthermore recon-
l. n~~,.l &v>~A I'll rH~rA1S- 4~l ~1rn-1A I~eNc
throughout tho United States he
tolled at intervals between l1:4d
o'clock A. NJ. and IL O'Clock DOR Of
the said day. and from IL O'Clock
noon to two minutes past that hour,
Washington time. all devout and pa
triotic citizens of the United States
indulge in a period of silent thanks to
God for these valuable valorous lives
and of suppltcation for His divine
mercy and for his blessing upon our
beloved county," And VT
Whereas the proclamation OF the
president of the United States OF
America should be carried out In &C.
/ cordance with the terms thereof, and
Whereas local committec's have ar.
ranged a program so that Armistice
Day can be fttinsly celebrated
recognized and honoretl.
Now, therefore be it resolved thai
the Board OF City Commissioners urge
and recommend that all business. il
so far as is possible be suspended fol
the dag, and such day set aside by al
residents, to the end that all join IN
the programs arranged and carry Out
the suggestions of the president Of thf
United States Of America. so that Ar
mistice Day he tttnsly celebrated,
recognized and honored.
Dated at Grand Forks. n. D., No
vember 9th, 1921.
Board Of City Commissioners,
BY HENRY O'KEEFE, JR,
President OF the Board.
(SE.AL)
Attest:
CHAS. j. EVANSON,