The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-11-18
GOVERNOR ISSUES THANKSGIVING DAY PROCLAMATION
 

In aceerdances with the oldest c. American customs, and obedient tt the promptings of our hearts, we pause once more at the close o autumn to publicly express, through observance of another Thanksgiving Day, our sincere gratitude to Al mighty God for His watchfuI care and continued blessings. >a -'
 It may be that during ths past yea, we have allowed our minds to dwell on conditions calculated to disturb our peace and at times to cause us to grow pessimistic. Yet only to tas careless thinker will it appear that we have small reason to be thankful at this time. As nation we cannot find anywhere on this globe people who have been more favored with the good things of life,. or who are more happily situated. Comparef with the lot of other nations, we can truth fully say that we have known nc want or suffering Our harvest: have been abundant. and in world wide stagnation Of business we have experienced less inconvenience and distress than any country.
 we uSSQ lOOk nO IuTIAcT III ScdFSi of cause for thanksgiving than te visualize the little band ot Pilgrims | facing the rigors of a New England winter and struggling for their 1ives against hostile Indians, and in con trast to picture the mighty Republic which they founded and in which wt enjoy the privileges and respons,ei lities of citizenship. If the fathers felt bound under such. circumstance to acknowledge the blessings of { Divine Providence, how much more reverently should we, who enjoy te the full the countless advantages o modern civilization, thank, the Givel of. all good,
 We have great cause for thank fitness that America has taken the lead among the nations of the worlt in an effort to lessen the burden oi armaments, and through mutual un derstahding to remove the menace of future wars. In our acknowledge ment of Gods, guidance Tn the past let, us. not fail to offer prayer for Hii blessing on and guidance in the In ] ternational Conference at Washing ton, to the end that the splendid pro gram proposed by. our .Governmen may be accepted. not only in principle but also in fact hy the other power. of the world 1
 Arizona has abundant cause fol | thanksgiving. During the past yea we have been spared calamity. Peace has prevailed within our borders, ane industrial disturbance has not ariser to interfere with the orderly devel opment of our resources The lon, and trying period of drouth whicl proved as serious factor in the ey istence of our livestock industry ha, very happily been ended and busi ness conditions generally indicat, that the gradual return of prosperit! is well under way. Our state has beer singularly favored in the matter O natural resources. to the full develop ment of which we press forward witt confidence and enthusiasm. knowin, that our future importance as stat, | is definite and certain
 All these. and kindred blessings whether they be, material, social ol spiritual. have been vouchsafed ts us by the gracious favor of Almight, God. who shapes and directs the des tiny of nations. and who watc- e
 
 ting. therefore. that we as a people publicly and unitedly, express to Hin our reverent thanks for them all and invoke his continued aid ant guidance in all our public and pri vate affairs. @ To this end, I, THOMAS E..s CAMP BELL; Governor tsof Arizpna. in ac cOrdance with our statutes. do here by join with the, President of tnt United States in designating Thurs day. November 24, 1921. as THANKS GIVING DAY. would especiailr re commend that on the day set, all o our people refrain from unnecessar! labor and in the mystic circ;e of homo and in place set apart for public wor ship. meet and give thanks unto Hin who has crowned us with His lovins Kindness and tender merciss Tn oul abundance. let us not forget those who may be in need and let us bot as a nation and as individuals fac. the future with charity to all and malice toward none
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused ths Great Seal of the State of Arizona tt : be affixed. Done at Phoenix, the Capital, this 18th day of November 1921.
 tSEAL)
 THOMAS E. CAMPBELL,
 Governor ATTEST: ERNEST R. HALL.
 Secretary Mrs. William Mason, who has beel the guest of her sister, Mrs E. |.