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Arbor Day and Mother's Day Proclamations by Governor Vessey
Governor Vessey issues formal proclamations designating Arbor Day April 23 1909 and Mother's Day the second Sunday in May in South Dakota. The Arbor Day text urges tree planting, forestry education and public observance across schools and communities. The Mother’s Day section asks churches to honor mothers with messages and white flowers and invites civic groups and aged citizens to attend services.
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I. R. S. Vessey
South Dakota
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