Thanksgiving Proclamation

THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION

Lansing, Mich., Nov. 5.- The following proclamation has been issued by Governor Bliss:

To the People of Michigan, Greeting:

   Thursday, the twenty-sixth day of November, 1903, in pursuance of law and custom, is hereby designated as a day of thanksgiving and prayer, that the people of the state, assembling in their respective churches and as circumstances shall admit, may make suitable acknowledgment of their manifold blessings to the Most High through His Son, the Redeemer. God has most wonderfully prospered this great state; not an interest, not a cause, has been neglected and in the time of prosperity we must be grateful to Him. Before the altar every man, woman and child should bow the knee and pray that He will continue His inifinte kindness unto this people. The church and the home make to the greatness and the permanency of the nation, and Thanksgiving day is a good day to devote to them.

A. T. BLISS, Governor