01/26/1916
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"I take the liberty of congratulating you upon the completion of a record of rare serviceableness and distinction."
"It has been a privilege to labor in such company."
"It has long been the custom of our people to turn in the fruitful autumn of the year in praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God for His many blessings and mercies to us as a nation."
"Our people could in no better way show their real attitude towards the present struggle of the nations than by contributing out of their abundance to the relief of the suffering which war has brought ..."