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Thanksgiving Day Origins and 19th Century Debate
The piece traces Thanksgiving origins from English kings to the Continental Congress and Sarah Josepha Hale, noting Lincoln’s proclamation and New England tradition. It cites Democratic views on liquor interests and forecasts party challenges, then reports Meadville’s Thanksgiving schedule with Grove City and Niles High School games.
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England
Washington
Valley Forge
Continental Congress
Censnes
Madison
Lincoln
New England
Jay
New York
Gov. Clinton
New
Sarah Josepha Hale
New Hampshire
Philadelphia
Godey
Lquor
Alam
Democratic Party
Aking Dew
Party of the Future
W J. Bryan
Meadville
Republican
Allegheny
Grove City
Niles
Ohio
Oberlin High
Raven High
Sharon