Thanksgiving Day Returns Home in Nostalgic Verse
A father imagines Thanksgiving as the farm bursts with life as children return from Boston, New York, and beyond. From Towser’s bark to old cattle gingered by joy, the house glows with memory and feasting as plans of city life fade for a day. Joseph C. Lincoln writes of family, games, and forgiving time at Mother’s table.
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Towser
Dexter
Dan
Boston
Ned
John
Mary
New York
May
Joseph C. Lincoln
Saturday Evening Post
Uncle Allen Sparks
A Martyr for Principle
An elderly farmer Nathaniel insists on skipping Thanksgiving at Mary Ellen’s to protest a local election pledge while his wife argues the issue is improper, yet he ultimately joins her for the meal and the meeting, revealing stubborn pride and quiet reconciliation.
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David
Nathaniel
Mary Ellen's
Martin
Sad accident to Mr T Gobbler Sr and family tales
A collage of Thanksgiving themed vignettes follows a somber joke about Mr T Gobbler Sr a self aware family reunion and a ghost of politics fading in the background The pieces mix humor domestic scenes and editorial snippets from various sources including the Christian Advocate New York Times and the Aftermath with brief exchanges about dinners hauntings and reflections on gratitude
Rearing in Horses and Summer Steer Feeding
A guide discusses dangers of horse rearing in saddle horses and methods to curb the vice with a short standing martingale. It also covers steer feeding strategy for summer gains, pasture use, grain options, water, salt, and monitoring pasture fertility in New England.
Thanksgiving Fashion Notes on Dress and Trimming Trends
The season favors sage tones with a slightly stuffed waist and a correct cut driven by material choice. A mix of light and dark fabrics is a neat contrast for Thanksgiving attire while conventional trimmings remain popular. The wing design is less favored this year.
The Old Pastures and New England Grazing Crisis
The article warns that many New England pastures are nearly exhausted after decades of grazing. Grass has been removed without replenishment for over fifty years, threatening agricultural viability unless a plan to restore fertility is adopted.
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New England
Clean Dairy Practices and Feed for Healthy Stock
The article argues feeding steer quality forage yields better dairy products and notes a chemical fly spray formula. It urges diligent weed control, cites the adage a stitch in time saves nine, and describes a creamery method to avoid turnip taint. It concludes with the value of clean, trustworthy dairy products for pricing and customer trust.
Poultry Health Advice From Country Life In America
Do not rely on medicines for fowls rescue. Disease stems from filth and neglect. Keep houses clean, dry, well ventilated, and roomy. Prevent parasites, provide pure air, sunshine, good food, and clean water to reduce doctoring needs.
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America
Early Moult Method At Colorado Station Report
The Colorado Experiment Station tests a system where hens moult early. After three weeks of pasturage in August they receive a liberal grain ration with meat and continue the plan through the season. The method mirrors eastern poultry practices of light feeding followed by liberal rations.
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Colorado
Lightning Photograph Captures Fatal Strike on Goree Home
Walter M. Grubbs of the Decatur News reports a window pane holds a remarkable image of W. Goree, killed by lightning, watching a cloud as his wife reacts. The same bolt also appears on the glass, with yard details and distant woods visible, a strange, documented flash.
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Sta
Walter M. Grubbs
Decatur
Ala
8. W. Goree
Five years after kidney injury man cured by pills
Milford Maine resident Sylvanus Verrill credits Dean's Kidney Pills with a full recovery after doctors said his right kidney was dead. He describes pain relief, eventual walking on crutches, and complete cure following continued use. Also notes ads for Pazo ointment and other brief items from the era.
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Sylvanus O. Verrill
Milford
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. X
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Promoted as Gentle Laxative
The General Demand of the Well Informed favors a simple pleasant easy laxative. The California Fig Syrup Co. presents Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted remedy. Buy the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists at fifty cents per bottle.
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California Fig Syrup Co
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Emily Huntington Miller
Tennyrate
Rastus
Christian
Mary Ellen
Joey
Skeezicks
Sleetman
MR. T. Gobbler
Mr. T. Gobbler, Jr
Papa
Oll
Chicago Tribune
Grampaw
Lavid
Nathaniel Martin
Gran
Krampaw
Hannah
Father
New York Times
Mr. Tucker
Tommy
Badleigh Mildude
Salvation Army
Jenner Lee Ondego
Uedene Or
Rome
Zee Nee
Wm. H. Underwood
the Carver
Chicago
Idaho
K.W. Grove
Mexico
Lane
Mother Gray
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