Show THE proclamation resisting with great moral force the modern melting pot of old time observances withstanding L in simple yet stately dignity the remodeling influences influence of the new viewpoint handed down from year to year and from generation to gone generation ration there comes to us in this city untarnished sweet and pure in its observances the beautiful custom annually setting apart a day for thanksgiving and prayer A keen sense of human dependence pen dence on the great ruler of the universe is a characteristic of a strong virulent prosperous god fearing people A lively appreciation of the blessings and responsibilities of membership in the brotherhood of man is the superstructure super structure of the temple of our civilization simple humble devout ac of gods mercies and blessings and the owning with gratitude of joy and happiness that has crowned the years endeavor are confessions that exalt the enjoyment of the fruits of labor and ift lift men from the selfishness of successful competition to the humility of grateful beneficiaries in perpetuation of this beautiful uplifting custom and as af fording an opportunity for thoughtful hought ful consideration of the manifold blessings of a peaceful and prosperous pursuit of the affairs of life 1 I william spry governor of the state of utah do hereby designate thursday november thanksgiving day and invite lie people of utah at their homes in the churches and public places to give thanksgiving to almighty god for the blessings vouchsafed I 1 IT in n witness where I 1 her hereunto eun set my hand and caused to be affixed the great seal of the of utah done at salt lake city the capitol this day of november A D 1915 WILLIAM SPRY governor |