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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1928
Page
2
A reflection on Thanksgiving’s festive spirit tracing its origins to Plymouth Rock and its evolution through New England to a national, charitable, family reunion holiday. It notes historic athletic contests on the first Thanksgiving and praises the holiday’s warm, domestic appeal as a time for friendship and kinship.
The piece argues that wealth and poverty do not determine blessings, as Epic tetus classed them as indifferent. It warns against overvaluing material conditions when summing blessings and cites Greek philosophers to emphasize that life is more than meat and raiment, urging a broader, more Christian view during dark times.
An opinion piece notes that while some in America lack gratitude, the nation overall expresses deep thankfulness for abundant blessings and a strong sense of obligation to honor them. It argues the country has ample reason for gratitude and a corresponding duty to acknowledge it.
The Middle Western and Southwestern states lead turkey production with many small grain-farm flocks and numerous large commercial flocks. The 1920 census lists Texas Missouri Oklahoma California Kentucky and Virginia as the top six producers. New England production has fallen in recent years.
Cicero described gratitude as the mother of virtues and held grateful and good to be synonymous. He said to be grateful is to be good, and to be good is to be grateful, arguing a close intimate relation between the two concepts.
Lead was mined and smelted near Falling Creek Virginia as early as 1621. Colonial era sources show lead mines in North Carolina New York and New England harvested on a small scale. Missouri saw lead ores discovered in 1700 by Penntcaut and first worked in 1720.
A hedge trimming method uses a trimmer with about 100 inches of cutting edge and a collapsible bracket operated by two handlegs. One worker can trim 60 to 100 yards of hedge per hour with it, producing straighter edges and reducing uneven cuts.
A Philadelphia Record poetical piece riffs on a turkey conversation about dieting and exercise. A stern turkey warns against indulgence as the other birds gobble and puff. The playful verse ends with a quip about diet choices and fate.
The holiday derives from Pilgrim traditions yet often shows secular excess. Governor Bradford rejoiced in abundance as gratitude turned to feasting and hunting trophies. Edward Winslow noted recreation included arms and visits from Massasoit and other Indians, celebrated with three days of feasting.
A religious quotation from Deuteronomy 28 11 to 13 extols divine blessing and abundance. It promises prosperity in goods offspring cattle land and harvest with blessings of abundance and leadership for those who heed God commands.
In our open gates we declare confidence in Man and in our theory of government. We trust our Institutions to establish equality before the law and equal opportunity. As a nation we believe in God and in that belief expressed through broad, fair practice. Prosperity today and tomorrow’s visions electrify national thought.
In the eighteenth century the day featured two church services and family prayers. Pre revolutionary times it was mainly a last day. The Protestant Episcopal church established a national day of prayer in 1789 with Washington's proclamation. Roman Catholics recognized the day in 1888 with a Mass of Thanksgiving authorized.
You have tested its speed on the open road and noted quick acceleration and safe brakes. It climbs hills well and offers easy riding on long trips. Continuous driving shows economy and low upkeep. Take advantage of Ford dealer service to enjoy thousands of miles of carefree motoring and have oiling, greasing, and checks every 500 miles to extend life and performance.
Palm oil is extracted from the pulp of several palm species. When fresh it has an orange unsweetish taste and a violetlike odor. It has butter like consistency and quickly becomes rancid. It is used in candle making and soups for its pleasant odor and scent in toilet preparations.
A beginner in woodworking may have trouble following grain lines when making saw cuts to form a groove. Use a short straight edge bradded or held with a sand screw against the outer side of the knife mark to guide your cut.
The cave men lived in the Paleolithic era. The Stone Age earliest period may date to about 600000 B.C. The Paleolithic likely lasted until around 200000 A.D. and the Neolithic to roughly 15000.
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