Thanksgiving Feast of Pilgrims Remains in New England Lore
A long reminiscence traces the Pilgrims at Cape Cod and their first Thanksgiving in late November. It links the feast to national identity, praises the wild turkey as a symbol, and describes farm country preparations, from mince pies to a 20 pound turkey, shared by family and guests on a traditional farm table.
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Miles Brandleh
Caps Cod
Wat
India Journal
England
Holland
Cape
New England
Neworld
Hvery
United States
Autmate
Florida
Louisiana
Cape Cod
Virginia Company
Aasa
Cuba
Guam
Panama
Sandwich Islands
Liberty
Independence
The Reunion A Thanksgiving on a Tourist Car
A Thanksgiving tale aboard a California to Utah train car unfolds as Genevieve invites fellow passengers to a make believe family reunion dinner. A Jewish friend, a golden haired girl, and a Chicago bound groom unite strangers into a shared meal, revealing hidden connections and forthcoming weddings aboard the journey.
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Genevieve
Chicago
California
Alanke
Ndomn Jowlah
Harmon
Will Harmon
Will
Milks Jenking
Blake
Miss Harmon
Mr. Jenkins
Sal Lake City
Thenleren
Fheir
Drought, Rain, and Spiritual Renewal in God's Time
George R. Scott reflects on a village drought broken by rain and links physical refreshment to spiritual renewal. He urges patience for God’s timing, contrasts worldly delight with faith, and calls Christians to drink from life’s waters and endure duties in service to the Lord. He emphasizes gratitude, inner nourishment, and practical faith as path to the Promised Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville Center
Promised Land
Jean
George R. Scott
Democracy and industry yoked, says Rev. E. Cummings
The Congregationalist leader in Boston argues that democracy cannot be separated from industry or politics from industry, stressing a unified social order. His remarks link economic practice with political ideals, urging integrated reform efforts.
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E,. Cummings
Congregationalist
Boston
Woman tells story of kidney and bladder relief
A Arkansas woman named Mrs T B Phelps recounts years of kidney and bladder suffering eased by Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. She bought a sample, then a fifty cent bottle, with two bottles curing her and a later relapse controlled by another bottle. She urges others to try it and offers to provide details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelps
Mass Play Modified in City Football Season
City editor notes radical changes for football this season while sporting writer questions the overhaul. A puzzling remark references ticket speculators and a single patron at a time, hinting at a unique distribution approach amid broader planning.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Linked to Toledo Firms
An old advertisement offers Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials from I J Cheney & Co of Toledo and other local firms. The piece targets claims of trustworthiness and long experience, promising a remedy for catarrh and related mucous surfaces. A village scene follows, involving a questioning resident and a reluctant patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I.J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Stra
Walding, Innad& Matvitt
Whakaala Druvists
Tiall
Joluenally
Seth
Hall
Murine Eye Remedy Ad Promotes Relief For Eyes
An old advertisement touts Murine Eye Remedy for red weak weary and watery eyes with gritty lids. It details liquid bottles priced 26c 66c and 1.00 and eye salve tubes 25c and 1.00 plus eye books and health advice from Fran by Mall Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mall
Murine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Little Myra Explains In School Note
A short humorous anecdote from Lippincott's about Myra explaining her family name. Little Myra says her mother married again, but she did not, after a teacher asks for clarification.
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Myra
Myra Ose
Mrs. Kent
Water therapy touted as cure for kidney and rheumatic ills
An old health note blames kidney and bladder disease on neglected water intake. It urges replacing tonics with plain vegetable remedies and water, citing kidney filtration of blood and the need to neutralize acids. The text lists a crude home recipe and emphasizes drinking water and staying hydrated.
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Minnie E. Oliphant
Los Angeles
Ike
Loised
Mae
Gutarra
Saat
Formar
Eltys
Judse
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