Thanksgiving Observance and Lincoln’s Last Thursday Rule
The article traces Thanksgiving’s Americanization from Pilgrim origins to Lincoln establishing the last Thursday in November as the national day. It notes earlier ad hoc observances, variations during colonial and Revolutionary eras, and Mrs. Hale’s push before Lincoln’s 1864 proclamation set the annual holiday.
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Naomi Doebel
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Miles Standish
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Fish yarn from Marshall Arkansas reports a trout in overalls
In Marshall Arkansas Homer Smith tells a fish tale he swears is true. While fishing Bear creek a four pound trout leaped into his overalls and emerged from the bib as he stood on the bank.
Hupmobile Enters Low-Priced Field With 1935 Series 517
Detroit Hupmobile announces a new Series 517 six cylinder for 1935, the lowest priced model yet. It features a 224 cu in engine producing 91 hp at 3500 rpm, a 117 inch wheelbase, power brakes and rubber-isolated engine mounting as it expands into the lower price field.
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Rufus S. Cole
Hupp Motor Car Corporation
Mr. Cole
Blimp Flashes Election Figures Over Akron City Sky
Akron voters watched a blimp display live election returns via red neon figures overhead. The display was coordinated between a local newspaper and Good Year Tire and Rubber, with returns relayed from the editorial office to Akron airport and onto the blimp above the city.
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Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
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Studio Prods Through Scares as Politics Shift Mood
The speaker reflects on film studio life after scares from churches and elections. They note relief as Huey Long gains influence, a recovering industry in California, and a calmer public debt outlook. People grow hopeful and return to work despite past jitters.
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Florida
Claremore
Huey Long
Huey
California
Wry Musings on Debt and Graft Before Congress
A 1934 column complains about national debt and waste in government. The writer praises Bill Borah, mocks Congress as confused diners, and envisions an Iowa old age pension funded by a two dollar tax per person.
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Time Magazine
Iowa
Borah
Bill Borah
Arlington Downs Eyes $50,000 Race For Centennial
Arlington Downs planners predict a $50,000 horse race during Texas centennial celebrations in 1936 to attract top American horses. Joseph A. Murphy, racing director at Arlington Downs, believes the event would mark Texas historic independence with a premier stakes fest.
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Arlington Downs
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Joseph A. Murphy
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