Thanksgiving Proclamations

Proclamations for Days of Thanksgiving & Praise to God have been a part of the fabric of history since the beginning of recorded history. Soon after the invention of the printing press, as the primary method of disseminating important information, newspapers became the means of communicating these special days of humiliation & prayer... and often contained the text of the proclamations in their entirety. Enjoy the issues shown below... and let's encourage one another to be thankful for the blessings we've been given.

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Thanksgiving Proclamations

Proclamations for Days of Thanksgiving &amp; Praise to God have been a part of the fabric of history since the beginning of recorded history. Soon after the invention of the printing press, as the primary method of disseminating important information, newspapers became the means of communicating these special days of humiliation &amp; prayer... and often contained the text of the proclamations in their entirety. Enjoy the issues shown below... and let&#39;s encourage one another to be thankful for the blessings we&#39;ve been given.<br /> <br /> Note: All of those shown below are available for purchase. To view all issues we&#39;ve discovered (100+), whether available or not, select: &nbsp;<strong> <a href="http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?acl=2116049&amp;code=thanksgiving">All Newspapers with Thanksgiving Proclamations...</a></strong><br /> &nbsp;
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598584

Once famous gold mining town...

Item #598584

November 13, 1875

THE CALAVERAS CHRONICLE, Mokelumne Hill, California, Nov. 13, 1875 



* Rare Old west title

* Gold mining




An early issue from this county made famous by Mark Twain. Mokelumne Hill was one of the richest gold mining towns in California. Founded in 1848, the placers were so rich that the miners risked starvation rather than head to Stockton to replenish their supplies. Soon after, gold was... See More  

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538147
Item #538147

November 01, 1878

DAILY EVENING HERALD, Stockton, California, Nov. 1, 1878.

 

* Uncommon old West title

* President Rutherford B. Hayes



On page 2 under Thanksgiving Day Appointed by the President is A Proclamation issued by the President designating Nov. 28 a day of national thanksgiving and prayer, signed in type: Rutherford B. Hayes



Other news of the day includes: "Terrible Ravages Of Ch... See More  

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542318
Item #542318

November 04, 1879

The Daily Nevada Tribune, Carson City, dated 11/4/1879.  The issue is in great condition (rag paper) and contains a Thanksgiving Proclamation signed (in block) by Rutherford B. Hayes, mentioning "thanks to Almighty God...

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575806

Thanksgiving Proclamation... Old West title...

Item #575806

November 18, 1879

The Daily Nevada Tribune, Carson City, dated 11/18/1879.  The issue is in great condition (rag paper) and contains a Thanksgiving Proclamation by John H. Kinkead, governor of Nevada (see 1st image).  Other news of the day and period advertising are present as well.  Complete in 4 pages.

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643129

Thanksgiving - an anti-proclamation...

Item #643129

November 10, 1880

THE BOSTON INVESTIGATOR, November 10, 1880  An inside page 4 article, "THANKSGIVING," provides a contrary view to the common and frequent Presidential proclamations for days of thanksgiving and prayer, and specifically, those regarding Thanksgiving itself. The writer (unnamed) expresses their belief that such a practice is unconstitutional. Other news of the day along with period ad... See More  

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174882

In the Montana Rockies...

Item #174882

June 14, 1884

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 14, 1884  Full ftpg. shows: 'The Republican Convention at Chicago--A Serenade' & inside a fullpg: 'The Republican National Convention at Chicago--View on Michigan Ave.' A Doublepage centerfold : 'Republican Convention at Chicago--Announcement of the Final Ballot' is an great scene. Very nice fullpg: 'Rocky Cañon, Near ... See More  

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175036

Flooding along the Atlantic coast...

Item #175036

December 05, 1885

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 5, 1885  Full front pg. portrait of "The Late Thomas Andres Hendricks, Vice President of the United States." Inside is a 1/3 pg. illus. of "Proposed Design for the New Fifth Avenue Omnibuses." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Old Broadway Stages in 1831." Full pg. illus. containing three illus. pertaining to "The High Tide of No... See More  

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176182

Thanksgiving... Frost, Rogers, Remington prints...

Item #176182

November 28, 1896

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 28, 1896  Full ftpg. cartoon shows: 'Uncle Sam's Thanksgiving', by W.A. Rogers. Nice fullpg. F. Remington print: 'White Man's Big Sunday--Indian Visitors on Thanksgiving Day'. Great doublepage centerfold: 'Thanksgiving in the Woods' is by A.B. Frost. Photos of 3 bronze statuettes by Remington.

Complete issue.... See More  

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$35.00
636627

McKinley proclamation for thanksgiving and prayer...

Item #636627

July 07, 1898

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, July 7, 1898



Contains President McKinley's Proclamation for Gratitude To God, and for prayer for the welfare of the Army and Navy. It is found on page 7 and was made in the middle of the Spanish-American War. The issue is typically fragile and rough at the left spine, but is otherwise good. This issue also contains a report on the sinking of the... See More  

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176484

Early motocycle... The Philippines...

Item #176484

October 21, 1899

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 21, 1899  full front page illus. of "The Philippines - Maddened Carabaos Charging Our Advanced Firing Line." Inside is a 1/4 pg. portrait of "Lieutenant-General Sir Redvers Henry Buller." Three small portraits of "Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, M. T. Steyn, and General Piet Joubert." 1/3 pg. "Map Showing Position of Natal... See More  

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176496

The Alaskan gold fields...

Item #176496

December 02, 1899

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 2, 1899  The front page has an illustration of: "Thanksgiving in the Olden Time--Reading the Governor's Proclamation".

There is a full page with photos of: "The Anglo-Boer-Struggle--Wartime Scenes in South Africa" and a full page of text with 3 photos of: "The Gold Fields at Cape Nome, Alaska". The doublepage centerfol... See More  

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603441

With original Thanksgiving cover...

Item #603441

November 24, 1900

LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov.  24, 1900  This issue still has the original two color front cover showing a boy holding two turkeys. The cover is titled at the bottom: "Special Thanksgiving Number". The full front page photo shows: "President McKinley Signing His Latest Thanksgiving Proclamation". A few more Thanksgiving-related items inside.

Complete in 24 page... See More  

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177125

Thanksgiving doublepage print...

Automobile Records... Football...

Item #177125

November 30, 1901

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 30, 1901 Full page photos "The Automobile Races, November 16, at which All Records Were Broken"; Governmental Tests of Guns and Projectiles; fullpage illustration of Leaders of the Opposing Forces in Last Saturday's Great Football Game (Yale and Harvard) and another full page with 7 football related prints featuring two games, Cornell vs. Colum... See More  

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678488

1902 Theodore Roosevelt's Thanksgiving proclamation...

Item #678488

October 29, 1902

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 29, 1902



* President Theodore Roosevelt

* Thanksgiving Day proclamation




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT" with subheads. Proclamation is signed in type: Theodore Roosevelt Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not... See More  

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642323

Inauguration Of Theodore Rossevelt In 1905...

Item #642323

November 03, 1905

THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, November 3, 1905 



* Theodore Roosevelt proclamation



Page 9 has a Roosevelt proclamation for a Day of Thanksgiving, Prayer, and Praise. Complete in 10 pages, usual browning, pulpish, some central fold wear, a little margin wear, must be handled with care.

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546091

Displayable Thanksgiving issue from 1906...

Item #546091

November 29, 1906

LESLIE'S WEEKLY "The Day Of Thanksgiving", Nov. 29, 1906.



See the photos for the great color cover celebrating Thanksgiving, making this an excellent issue for display. The inside front page shows President Teddy Roosevelt signing the Thanksgiving Proclamation. 

The back cover is a nice color ad for the Kodak Camera. 



Complete in 24 pgs., very nice condition.... See More  

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177002

James Montgomery Flagg print...

Item #177002

March 20, 1909

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 20, 1909  There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has an illustration of "'Hurry Up! Prosperity Express Almost Due!' " by W. A. Rogers.



This issue has a photo of "The First Session of President Taft's Cabinet" and an illustration of "Elinor Macartney Lane. There is also an article with... See More  

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587707

Thanksgiving Proclamation...

Item #587707

November 29, 1911

THE COURIER, Coldwater, Michigan, November 29, 1911 The frontpage of this issue includes a very nice front page day of Thanksgiving proclamation by Chase S. Osborn, the Governor of Michigan. An additional front page article "Thanksgiving in Coldwater - At the Churches, the State School and City Schools" begins with "Every one of the ninety-two million American citizens is called upo... See More  

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587681

Thanksgiving Proclamation

Item #587681

November 29, 1911

THE COURIER, Coldwarter, MI, November 29, 1911

Includes a very nice front page proc. by Chase S. Osborn, the Gov. of MI, and by the President - although not specifically mentioned by name.  It may be viewed at:

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673032

Thanksgiving Proclamation by Woodrow Wilson..Spanish Flu...

Item #673032

November 18, 1918

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., November 18, 1918



* Thanksgiving Proclamation by Woodrow Wilson

* Death-count from the Spanish Flu continues to rise




The top of the front page has 2 column heading: "THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION"  and an article titled: "TOLL OF THE EPIDEMIC - GREATER THAN IN WAR", dealing with the Spanish Flu. Nice to see the encouragement to b... See More  

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682579

Woodrow Wilson's 1918 Thanksgiving proclamation...

Item #682579

November 21, 1918

THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, Nov. 21, 1918



* President Woodrow Wilson

* Thanksgiving proclamation

* World War I Peace - WWI




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "President Bids Nation Return Thanks For Peace" with subheads and complete text of the proclamation which is signed in type: Woodrow Wilson.

Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, a... See More  

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657038

President Roosevelt's Proclamation for a Day of Thanksgiving...

Item #657038

October 31, 1939

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Oct. 31, 1939  Page 4A has the text of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's proclamation for a Day of Thanksgiving. See images for details. Finding similar Presidential proclamations within newspapers were at one time quite common, however, as the 20th century progressed, fewer and fewer newspapers reported them.

We offer the complete issue in very nice condition.... See More  

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637989

NYC's catastrophic 23rd Street fire...

Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Johnson...

Item #637989

October 19, 1966

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 19, 1966 



* LBJ's eloquent Thanksgiving Proclamation

* One of the best we've seen - particularly from the 20th century




Page 39 has the complete text of an absolutely wonderful Thanksgiving Proclamation given by President Lyndon B. Johnson (see images for text). The front page tells of the death of Elizabeth Arden and of the tragic 23rd Street Fire, ... See More  

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688934

NYC's catastrophic 23rd Street fire...

Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Johnson...

Item #688934

October 19, 1966

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 19, 1966 



* LBJ's eloquent Thanksgiving Proclamation



Page 39 has the complete text of an absolutely wonderful Thanksgiving Proclamation given by President Lyndon B. Johnson (see images for text). The front page tells of the death of Elizabeth Arden and of the tragic 23rd Street Fire, which claimed the lives of 12 firemen. Until September 11, 2001, it was ... See More  

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