Show PRESIDENT WOODRUFFS BIRTHDAY TODAY march ast 1st 1890 is the 3rd ard anniversary of the birthday of president wilford woodruff considering si the hardships he be has endured and the unvarying activity of his life he is probably the best preserved man of his age in this generation he is hale bale hearty quick and active physically while his mental faculties are also phenomenally clear the labors of his life have been of afan an extraordinary kind As a missionary of the church of jesus christ he has traveled scores of thousands of miles much of it on foot and in that capacity has been wonderfully successful being the means of bringing a host of people into the fold he has also been noted as one of the most industrious of men in the matter of manual labor overcoming numerous physical difficulties by dint of indomitable perseverance his hale condition is all the more striking because of his having met with many acci accidents dentA resulting in severe physical injuries many of the bones of his bis body having been broken his ministerial labors at home in these valleys are well known to and appreciated by his bis people who hold the respected veteran in the greatest veneration because of his integrity to the truth his bis genuine frankness and the service he be has rendered to them and the cause of god with all latter day saints we wish president woodruff long life and peace |