Thanksgiving Day origins and Washington era disputes
A Chicago Post essay outlines the history of Thanksgiving from early North American observances to President Washington’s resolutions, noting opposition in the South and rival visions from Hamilton and Jefferson. It credits Lincoln with establishing the modern national day on the last Thursday in November.
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North America
Mr. Wolsall
Prebisher
Newfoundland
Mary
United States
Popham Celonists
Sneudahee
Maine
New England
New Jersey
Congress
Aedmnus Burke
South Carolina
Thomas T. Tucker
Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
South
Boudlhut
Armericang
Washington
Jeferson
Witis
Alexander Planton
Ulere
Hamilton
Fraunces Tavern
Mra
Franklin Square
HamiJton
Yamitun
Andrew Jackson
Zachary Taylor
Abraham Lincoln
Washington talk and Europe drift toward war warned
The piece surveys Roosevelt era talk of election guesses and dole looming as a lasting relief policy. It cites Ickes, Voltaire, and Maj. Gen. Butler on war, relief waste, and the U S role. Mussolini and Lloyd George frame Europe’s tension while Arizona protests Parker River diversions.
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Europe
Mussolini
Italy
Lloyd George
Britain
Germany
Clemenceau
Lloyd's
Wingshot sights defy key shooting principle, expert argues
A Western Newspaper Union article argues against shotgun sights that try to force rifle-like concentration. It says wingshooting needs target concentration over gun-focus, warns such devices create ineffective, misaligned shooters, and emphasizes the importance of lead and quick, precise aiming.
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Maine
Adirondacks
Pennsylvania
Western Newspaper Union
Chestnut Blight Fails to Eradicate Mature Sprouts
A New York Times correspondent notes chestnut trees once threatened by blight appear to rebound. A 4 year old Pennsylvania report highlighted persistent sprouting as the key battle with the disease. Henry J. Clepper reports blighted sprouts reaching eight and a half feet tall with six inch diameters and no disease traces in many smaller trees.
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China
Europe
New York Times
John Aughanbaugh
Pennsylvania
Department of Forests and Waters
Henry J. Clepper
Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters
Housewife's Idea Box Prevents Rubber Cracking
A Housewife column advises treating rubber overshoes with sweet oil before wear. Keep oil on for a day or two and then wipe off with a dry cloth. Repeating this periodically reportedly extends the life of the rubbers.
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Public Ledger, Inc
WNU Service
Week's Postum Free Offer Promises Health
The Postum Company advertises a free full week supply of health giving Postum to anyone who writes for it. The notice appears in another part of the paper and invites readers to request samples.
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Postum Company
fort.—Ady
Fewer American Uncles Leave Rich Europe Bound Fortunes
The Stockholm foreign office reports a decline in legacies to Swedish heirs from Americans. Last year about 500000 dollars were handled, down from 1000000 the prior year. Correspondence with American legacies makes up about a quarter of the work, with the largest individual legacy at 250000 dollars. One case yielded seven cents after extensive inquiry.
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Europe
America
Old Country
Foreign Office
Stockholm
Sweden
Why Hospitals Use a Liquid Laxative
Hospitals and doctors use liquid laxatives for controlled dosing and gentler action. A proper liquid laxative provides natural bowel movement without habit formation or kidney irritation, making Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin a widely available, family friendly option suitable for all ages.
Doan's Pills Promote Kidney Function Say Ads
Watch your kidneys follow the ad copy urging Doan's Pills for kidney health. It claims kidneys filter impurities, warns of backache dizziness and urinary issues, and promotes Doan's as a nationwide recommended remedy. Get them from any druggist.
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Doan
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Mr. Ickes
Vincent Astor
News Weekly
Voltaire
Smedley D. Butler
Butler
International Nickel Company
France
Flandin
Chamber of Deputies
Borah
Relief Administration
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Parker
Colorado River
King Features Syndicate, Inc
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Field and
Stre
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American Yop Corn CO
Sioux City
Towa
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