Origin of Thanksgiving Day in American history
The article traces Thanksgiving from 1031 Massachusetts Bay through Revolutionary and Civil War eras to the present. It notes early fasting and prayergiving shifting to celebration, proclamations by Washington Lincoln and presidents, and the establishment of a nationwide holiday as a legal observance enjoyed by all.
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United States
Massachusetts Bay
Washington Age
Lincoln
New England
America
Thanksgiving Gobbler Turns Tables On Peter
A sleepy boy Peter dreams of a talking Barnyard Purchey turkey who roasts him with feasts and boasts. The turkey declares Thanksgiving turns to gobble Peter as the house walls burst, and Peter wakes shaken by the fright of a bad bird.
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Peter
Rippers
Deter
Martha Wheeler Delivers Milk and Saves Thanksgiving
In a snowbound village Martha Wheeler braves drifts to fetch Dr. Brown for her ailing father on Thanksgiving Day. She helps Miss Webster, injures a broken ankle, and returns with aid, earning thanks and a turkey gift from grateful neighbors.
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Martha
Grafton
Dr. Brown
Aidsen
Opty Iitkoiin
Seta Hyervy
Marcha
Ales
Morronw
Tilk
Miss Webster
Mrs. Maulty
Mirtha
Timmy
Local Thanksgiving Dinner Ends in Death
A widow reports her husband died after being served at a Thanksgiving dinner for the poor. Dr. Quack is named in the account as involved in the incident. The event raised fears about safety and charitable meal programs.
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Gobbler
Dr. Quack
How to Stuff a Turkey With Oysters and Bread
A historical kitchen note explains stuffing turkey with stale bread crumbs seasoned with salt and pepper. It suggests using three days old bread, one fourth pound butter, and optional oysters drained and rolled in crumbs before adding to the dressing. The turkey is roasted breast down over water, with careful temperature changes during cooking.
Lacking in Respect and the Gray Feathers Quip
A Cleveland Plain Dealer humor snippet shows a boarder praising gray hair and the landlady replying. The boarder, in jest, then condemns gray feathers as he taps a tough fragment of turkey on his plate.
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Jelaby
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Satisfied with His Lot in a Stable Yard Exchange
A quirky exchange between a keen work horse and a horse owner echoes a whimsical request for vacation. The steed insists the team should retreat to the stable yard for a daily roll, underscoring a humorous view of labor and leisure.
American Medicinal Roots and Dr Pierce Remedies Promoted
An excerpt extols native American medicinal roots and claims Dr. Perce cures for dyspepsia liver heart and women's ailments. It cites testimonials and promises a free booklet from Dr. Pierce of Buffalo New York. Both remedies are glyceric extracts made without alcohol and list ingredients on the bottle wrapper.
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Dr. Perce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Low Hatters' Rates via Nickel Plate Road
Low round trip rates offered to parties of three or more to Payne McComb and intermediate points and to South Whitley Wilvale and intermediate points from Nov 5 to Nov 30. Details available from agent C A Melin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana.
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Nickel Plate Road
Payne, McComb
South Whitley
Wilvale
C. A. Melin
Fort Wayne
Ind
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