History of Thanksgiving in Europe and Plymouth
The article traces ancient Roman rites of Ceralla and later European thanksgiving customs, noting English and Dutch practices, and details Plymouth Colony origins. It highlights Winslow’s account of feasting with Massasoit and the 1621 harvest festival as the prototype of American Thanksgiving, followed by sporadic observances in Massachusetts Bay and eventual national recognition under Washington in 1789.
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Virgil
Plutarch
Europe
New England
England
Martinmas
Henry VI O
Agincourt
Edward
Leyden
Holland
Elzabeth
Massachusetts
Mlurch
America
Monhegan
Church of England
Ho O
William White
Willam White
Susannah Tilly
Peregrine White
Cape Cod Harbor
Susannah White
Mormouth
Bradford
Jeffer Tor
Edward Winstow
Winslow
Massasout
Plymouth
William and Mary
Plymouth Colony
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Ambrose
General Court
Churches of Good
Germany
Palatinate
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Rome
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Congress
Washington
New York
Hobert
Simple Hydration Cure for Kidney Disorder Promoted
A historical notice urges kidney health through daily hot water upon waking and plenty of water, plus a little angle before meals. It describes danger signals such as backache headaches and irritability, selling Anurie at drug stores as a simple treatment path.
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Dil V.M
Testimony on Dr Pierce Anural Tablet
Mrs Pemila Tomkins of Fort Wayne Indiana reports kidney trouble and sleep disruption. After trying kidney medicines with little effect she used Dr Pierce Anural Tablets, which cleared urine sediment relieved bladder discomfort and reduced rheumatic stiffness, leaving her rested.
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Fort” Wayne
Ind
Pierce
Pemila Tom
Kinson
Cottage Ave
W. M. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
He Couldn't Resist Dyspeptic Exchange at Drugstore
A humorous exchange shows a clerk advising an elderly woman who asks what to take for an acid rise. The clerk suggests a simple remedy an acid drop, highlighting common city pester humor.
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Klip Dog
Skinner Macaroni Ad Encourages Mothers to Cook Healthily
An advertisement urges mothers to cut food costs while boosting family health by serving Skinner's Macaroni and Spaghetti two or three times weekly. It claims children and adults benefit and offers a free cook book from Skinner Mfg. Co. in Omaha Nebraska.
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Skinner Mfg. Co
Omaha
Nebr
Ady
The Result: Dick Jones Seen As Pushy Figure
A terse remark notes Dick Jones as a pushing type, with the line I hear Dick Jones is on shower. The comment reflects a perception of his aggressive behavior.
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Dick Jones
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Promises Superior Whiteness
Red Cross Ball Blue claims unequaled service and a large package offers genuine merit, promising whiter clothes than snow with ads urging purchase at all good grocers. The note also mentions three hundred species of turtles and tortoises are known.
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RED Cross
Red Cross Ball Blue
Red Cross Ball
Central Powers Identity Dialogue Revealed
A cryptic exchange describes mysterious beings behind a voice who respond after a 15 minute wait, asking to confirm the number spoken.
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Pop
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promise Quick Relief
Advertises GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a life boosting remedy for congested and sick kidneys. Claims cleansing of bladder and system toxins and universal health benefits. Promotes government chemist endorsement and direct import from Holland with a money back guarantee. A second note mentions a Chinese egg-preserving plant processing 300,000 eggs daily.
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Haarlem
U. S
Holland
Adv
China
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promoted in Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, liver, and bladder trouble. It claims thousands testify to quick relief from lame back, frequent urination, and other symptoms. Offers sample sizes and directs readers to Binghamton New York for more information.
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Dr. Kilmer&Co
Binghamton, N
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, Ni
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Spoken Medical CO
Goshen
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