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Atlantic Evening News in Atlantic, Iowa

21 Nov 1908

Page 8

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Atlantic Evening News

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1908

Page

8

Evolution of Thanksgiving from Dutch origins to American holiday

The article traces Thanksgiving roots from Dutch harvest customs on October 3 in New Amsterdam to English Harvest Home practices, noting Puritan support and the 1623 Plymouth and Massachusetts celebrations. It details early colonial dates, governance shifts, and the first printed proclamation in 1677 shaping public thanksgiving dates.

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England Jess Monhegan Holland Hans Gretchen Spain New World America Massachusetts Gov Winthrop Lyon Isle of Shoals Boston Washington Massachusetts Bay Plymouth Colony Massachusetts Bay Colony New England Plymouth Philip
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Thanksgiving in early 20th century ideals and housing advice

The piece blends a Thanksgiving ode praising republican virtue and economic fairness with an advice column by William A. Radford on suburban housing. It extols liberty, opposition to greed, and civic virtue, then shifts to building guidance, noting Radford as authority and outlining suburban lot prices and availability near cities.

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Willam A. Radford William A. Radford Fifth Ave Chicago Ill
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Tiny cottages promise affordable suburban life in Walton plan

The article describes compact two and three room houses designed for young couples and solo workers. It details a 25 by 26 foot cottage with three rooms and closets, plus a larger 26 by 30 foot two story design with a living room fireplace. Both emphasize fresh air, sunlight, gardening, and efficient heating with a hot air furnace, aiming to offer healthful living near city convenience.

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