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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1897
Page
6
In 1897, a hunter and an elderly Florida guide named Daddy Paddy recount a Thanksgiving tale. They track a flock of wild turkeys in a burned hammock, securing a 30 pound gobbler and a hen. Daddy Paddy proves a skilled cook, baking the gobbler and sharing in a humble, grateful feast that recalls plantation days.
A brief historical sketch tracing the American Thanksgiving from Puritan religious roots in New England to a national festival. It contrasts Hebrew Tabernacles customs with the Puritan restrained approach, noting long sermons and festive meals as evolving expressions of gratitude and social welcome.
The piece blends a humorous reminiscence about a past Thanksgiving bet with a broader essay on how Thanksgiving shifted from a Puritan religious festival to a nationwide family celebration. It notes early regional differences, the Lincoln proclamation precedent, and the modern view of thanksgiving as a social, family centered holiday emphasizing gratitude, bounty, and optimism.
An old hen turkey laments as a farmer raises the ax, promising renewal tomorrow. The scene evokes a running joke about restoring youth and the enduring business of life at the familiar Stand.
A Thanksgiving message urges gratitude for present blessings over future fears. It notes health, loved ones saved from death, and the power to brighten others as keys to happiness, even amid financial strain or loneliness, urging readers to seek thankfulness in the day.
A Thanksgiving scene of reunions across ages and places. Families return to old homes in Massachusetts Wisconsin and the Dakota plains to honor elders and celebrate together as friends and neighbors speak of growing older yet feeling youthful during the holiday.
The first Thanksgiving day in America was set by the Church of England members rather than pilgrims. It was observed at Monhegan off Maine near the Kennebec river mouth between 1607 and 1613, decades before the Mayflower at Plymouth. Chaplain Seymour preached a sermon praising God for their safe arrival.
The end of harvest time is universally marked as a time of Thanksgiving across diverse cultures. From American Thanksgiving to English harvest home and Hebrew Feast of Tabernacles, festivals honor the harvest with a common instinct.
The Chicago Tribune calls Thanksgiving a home day for heart and affections. It inspires dreams and youth to renew hopes and kindle aspirations while youths afar return to refresh their outlook.
A nostalgic poem portrays a gray Thanksgiving scene on a homestead. An old farmer with blue eyes honors his wife, sharing a simple feast as snow falls. The couple's quiet love amid hardship is celebrated as a divine blessing.
A veteran recollects the famed regimental quartermaster Igo from Michigan in Buell’s command. He recounts Igo’s bold acts at Louisville and Murfreesboro, challenging officers, seizing control of ships, and demanding office access. The tale ends with Igo shipping his papers to Washington claiming the department can settle them later.
A reflective reminiscence urges commemorating national mercies and the republic’s heroic figures. It highlights Washington Franklin Jefferson Hamilton Lincoln Grant and other witnesses to democracy’s power and nobility.
A brief quote by Henry W. Rogers envisions the Thanksgiving day of the future mirroring past and present customs. He emphasizes religious services amusements feasting and fellowship as essential elements of the holiday celebration.
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