Stranger in a strange land in Greville tale
ASPER PEYTON arrives as a superintendent in Greville provoking unease among locals. He clashes with neighbor Marion Carlton whose family fortunes hinge on turkeys and pride. After a theft of Marion’s prized gobbler exposes tensions, a mistaken accusation and a thawing romance emerge as Marion invites Peyton to share Thanksgiving.
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Mary Winthrop
Asper Peyton
Greville
Maria
Jasper
Charlton
Mr. Carlton
Marion Carlton
Pip
Carlton
Marion
Jane
Oroville
Peyton
Miss Carlton
Express
Farmers’ Coroperative Telephone & Co
J. Dwight
Conundrums and Dry Picking in Turkey Tale
A playful Chicago Record-Herald item features a gay Gobbler and a Patriarch debating fowl fate and fashion. The young turkey riffs on jokes about drumsticks and no hereafter, while a line about "Dry Picking" hints at traditional turkey feather lore and fan interest in tails.
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Talat
Adam
Philadelphia
Chicago Record
Llerald
Praise and Gratitude From a Faithful Believer
A devotional reflection by Marianna Farningham asks how to count mercies and recounts how God calmed seas blessed activities and transformed sorrows into peace. The speaker acknowledges unworthiness yet offers thanks for days of work rest and storms overcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna Farningham
Borrowed tools return notice by Chase Butler in Carthage
Notice requests owners of tools borrowed from Chase Butler of Carthage to return them immediately.
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Chase Butler
Carthage
Turkey Gobbler Brags Before Thanksgiving Feast
Local and regional notices recount Thanksgiving events, farm life, and community happenings from Rushville and nearby towns. Neighbors Ed Adkins and families host a large Sunday dinner for employees and kin. Henry Ilinshaw improves after illness. Nathan Foust dies of cancer. various visits, sales, and farm work dominate the district chatter with many names, places, and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Adkins
Main Street
Arthur Lineback
Adkins
Ed. Adkins
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Described As Lady of Honor
A St Louis Republic note explains the Thanksgiving pumpkin favored for menus. The female pumpkin is described as having smooth outer skin without knots or blisters and flesh with unusually fine grain and no stringiness, traits prized by pie makers.
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St. Louis Republic
Gobbler sermon on a turkeyless Thanksgiving feast
A brief note reflecting on Thanksgiving with a turkeyless theme. Mentions Sree Date and Life. Presents a quirky, opinionated take on modern holidays and the feast.
Probable Weather Clue in Judge’s Quotation
A star boarder asks about tomorrow’s probabilities while a drug clerk scans the weather page. The page reads forecast items for tomorrow and Saturday including hash spiced meal, turkey soup, and croquettes, as noted by Judge.
A Tender Episode From Munsey to Puck
A light exchange on Thanksgiving humor contrasts a patriotic eagle on currency with the idea of a turkey as the feast. Freddy and Teddy recall a Rhode Island turkey for Thanksgiving dinner while Grandpa thanks Providence.
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Biddy
Bedad
Columbia
Munsey's Weekly
Freddy
Rhode Island
Teddy
Grandpa
Providence
Puck
No Celebration for Uncle Rastus Thanksgiving
A brief dialect snippet shows Uncle Rastus declining Thanksgiving turkey due to defenses, not prices, reflecting a wary mood. The exchange notes prices and safety concerns shaping a muted holiday.
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Uncle Rastus
Mr. Oscar Jones Transacts Business in Knightstown Friday
A report from Knightstown notes that Mr. Oscar Jones conducted business there on Friday. No further details are provided about the nature of the transaction or the parties involved.
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Mr. Templin
Johathan
Rashvete
James E. Watson
Washington
House of Representatives
Rushville
Oscar Jones
Knightstown
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