First Thanksgiving Proclamation 1789 Found at Auction
The original 1789 Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamation, long misplaced after Washington issued it for November 26, 1789, was found in 1921 by Libr ary of Congress official Dr. J. C. Fitzpatrick at New York auction. It is preserved as a treasured document.
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Library of Congress
Division of Information and
George Washington Bicentennial Commission
House of Representatives
United States
Annals of Congress
Aedanus Burke
South Carolina
Europe
Thomas Tudor Tucker
Congress
Senate
Ralph Izard
Williams. Johnson
Connecticut
Elias Boudinot
New Jersey
Roger Sherman
Peter Sylvester
New York
House
Washington
J. C. Fitzpatrick
New York City
Fitzpatrick
Washingtonia
Wm. Jackson
George Washington
United States of American
City of
America
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Expert Radio Repair Guaranteed Service
Peters Implement Co advertises expert radio repair with guaranteed work and satisfaction promise highlighting seasonal appeal and service to restore old sets.
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Peters Implement Co
Fire Destroys Home As Cotter Is Rescued
Friday night A W Cotter was pulled from a burning home after his wife and friends saw smoke from the upstairs. Firefighters arrived too late to save the building. Loss partly covered by insurance. North Salem cemetery donors listed with total contributions.
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A. W. Cotter
Purdin
Electric Theatre
Mr. Cotter
Quilting Shop Seeks Patronage in Brookfield
Quilting Having purchased an electric quilting machine I solicit your patronage at 221 East Inc St Brookfield Mo.
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East Inc
Brookfield, Mo
Surprise Birthday Dinner Held For W T McGhee
A surprise dinner was staged Sunday for W T McGhee in Purdin as he returned from business to find baskets and guests including Mr and Mrs Cherlic Smith and family Linneus Jr and Mrs Tom Armstrong and children Purdin, Mr and Mrs Burkholder Frowning, and many others. The gathering extended birthday wishes and counted McGhee as a longtime celebrant.
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W. T. McGhee
Tom Armstrong
Katie
Jaanita
Harold
Purdie
Wirs Udy Burkholder
Frowning
Edgar Crist
Marjorie
Ramah Jean
Gerald
Browning
Ray Smith
Mabel
Mildred
Kenneth
Junior
Brookfield
Jay McGhee
Shirley
Rogene
Janelle
W. T
Farm Owner Proclaims Hunting Ban on Property
Guy Head warns hunters to stay off his farm and not use guns dogs or traps citing safety and property rights. The notice stands as a firm no trespass directive.
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Guy Head
Mrs Jas D Lay Hosts Ride-A-Wee Sewing Club
On Wednesday November 19 Mrs Jas D Lay entertained the Ride-A-Wee Sewing Club with an elaborate two course turkey dinner at one o clock. Miss Roberta Best and Mrs Josie Jones were invited guests and present. All members except Mrs Herbert Bailey attended.
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Jas. D. Lay
Ride-A Wee Sewing Club
Roberta Best
Josie Jones
Herbert Bailey
Orchard sales advertised with multiple apple varieties
Kelsey Orchards promotes over 160000 bushels of apples for sale at 1.00, 1.50, and 2.00 per du. Varieties include Delicious, King David, Staymen, Black Twig, Missouri Pippin and Ben Davis. Sweet cider on tap. Highway No 26 two miles west of Brookfield.
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Ben Davis
Thanksgiving Dinner at Dickinsons Welcomes Local Guests
On Tuesday evening November 18 Mr and Mrs W H Dickinson hosted a six o’clock turkey dinner at their town home. Guests included Mr and Mrs M P Brassfield and daughter Annabel Mr and Mrs Harvey Dunkin Mr and Mrs Joe Harvey Mr and Mrs Guy Adams and Hollis Duckworth. Hostess Josie Jones assisted in serving. The guests enjoyed a pleasant evening and left feeling welcomed at the festal board.
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W. H. Dickinson
M. P. Brassfield
Annabel
Harvey Dunkin
Joe Harvey
Guy Adams
Hollis Duckworth
Josie Jones
Dr Palm Opens In Chillicothe With Daily Glasses Deals
Dr Palm offers guaranteed glasses at low prices every workday except Mondays in Chillicothe.
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Dr. Palm
Chillicothe
Life in Kansas City Exposes Struggles of a Rustling Era
H. Clay Jones writes from Kansas City about the high cost of city services and a draining municipal regime. He laments rent deposits for gas and water, telephone charges, licenses, and taxes that burden workers. He recalls personal losses including thefts, poison, wrecks, and his wife’s injury, yet remains hopeful and loyal to his roots.
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H. Clay Jones
Kansas City
Joe
Sullivan County
Joe Nickell
Jackson County
Gas Company
Water Department
Doherty Gas Company
Kansas Cities
Bell Telephone
United States
Kansas City Star
McElroy
Browning
Portrait Gift That Speaks Personal Sentiment From The Gress Studio
A Christmas gift idea from The Gress Studio in Brookfield Missouri highlights portraits as ideal keepsakes. The copy suggests a portrait carries intimate greetings for friends and loved ones near and far and urges making an appointment now while time allows.
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Gress
Brookfield
Missouri
For Rent 90 Acres of Blue Grass Pasture
For Rent 90 acres of blue grass pasture and 100 acres stalkfield. See E. L. Havens or W. B. Havens.
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E. L. Havens
W. B. Havens
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A.W. Cotter
North Salem Cemetery
North Salem
E. W. Riley
Charley Lambert
C. L. Moore
W. B. Moore
Charley Smith
Eugene Moore
C. T. Cordray
E. E. McClead
Bertha Lambert
Enid Moore
Opal Moore
Edith Cordray
Ritta Head
Maple Moore
Rutha Lambert
T. S.C. Lambert
Be.h
Moro2
A. “C. Brantner
B. B. McCollum
T. D
Clessie Lambert
Art Lambert
E. F. Larkins
J F. McClead
J F. McClead $5.; Mrs.’ Emma Calieux
John Warren
Alden Knifong
T. R. Dennis
H. C. Spencer
W. L. Broyles
T. J. Stuffie Bean
J. H. Stuffieean
Glenn Arnold
Maggie Vizcill
C. E. Smith
Ee R. B. Pyatt
J. E. Lambert
Elizabeth A. Smith
J. W. Gulick
Fannie Hedges
Lena R. Bailey
Georgie Gooch
Mrs. N
Cordray
E. W. Jennings
John L. Clapp
C. E. Cordray, Jr
J. A. Wyatt
Cora Brantner
G. A. Brantner
J. W. Tripp
A. W. Payne
L. E. Branter
L. E. Brantner
Ida Brantner
Lowell
Birdie Lambert
C. L. Wilson
Wayne Asher
RB. Almond
H. L. Wilson
Laura McGhee
Eunice Arthur
Roy Jennings
Deskins
Frank Smith
J. J. Smith
Rachel Nevines
Nettie Bingham
S. E. Linhart
J. Dr. Lambert
J Ki. Spencer
Elmer Head
John R. Smith
C. H. Deskirs
G. W. Head
B. F. McCollum
J. B. Carmack
C. 8. Head
Myrtle Bailey
Henry Lambert
H. E. Hubbard
Nolan Arnold
Frank Clark
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