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Show ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION By the governor of the State of Utaht a proclamation. , "In accordance with the custom and pursuant ! to the requirements of law of the State of Utah, and , "Whereas by the provisions of section 1145, compiled laws cf Utah, 1907 as amended by Chapter 2, laws of Utah, 1909, the 15th day of April is set aside as Arbor Day, and "Whereas, Under the provisions of said law it is specified that if such day shall fall on Sunday, the following Monday shall be the holiday. "Now, therefore, I, Simon Bamberger, gover- nor of the State of Utah, do hereby designate Mon- day, April 16, 1917, Arbor Day, as a legal holiday, and urge that the people of the State of Utah take advantage of the opportunity for the beautifica- tion of the homes, lawns, yards and garden spots of the state through the planting of trees, shrubs and vines and further that all good citizens urge upon the public the immediate necessity for plant- ing such cereals and vegetables as may be possible in order to increase the food supply of the state. I so necessary to the welfare of our state and nation. "Educators of the state are particularly urged to instruct their pupils in the significance of this occasion and to supervise the practical activity of the children in promoting the object of this holi- day." The proclamation is done under the great seal of the state. ' A , |