The Story of Thanksgiving Day in Pictures and Documents
An overview of Thanksgiving origins from English colonists to a national holiday marked by gratitude. Highlights include the 1789 Presidential Thanksgiving proclamation drafted by William Jackson and signed by George Washington, later found after a century and purchased for 300 dollars, now in the national archives.
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United States
William Jackson
Washington
J. C. Fitzpatrick
Library of Congress
New York
National Archives
First Thanksgiving account in Mourt's Relation 1622
Early modern account by Edward Winslow of the Pilgrims harvest festival at Plymouth in 1621. It notes four men sent to fowl, a harvest celebration, arms exercised, and Massasoit with about ninety men visiting. details cut off in fragment.
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Massasoit
Cyrus Dallin
Plymouth
Massasoitt
Edward Winslow
Mourt
London
Massasoyt
Indians Coming Smongst On, and Amongst the Rest Their Greatest King Mafia Fort
Maffafeyt
Tanes
Uss
Egend
Canvasser Encounters Dog and Madman for First Sale
Olga McComb of Astoria New York recounts a April 1936 canvassing day filled with surly neighbors and a dog attack. After bravely knocking and tapping, she faces a fierce dog and a grim man who buys four dollars of her goods, followed by a wary wife who hints at the husband’s insanity and a possible ambulance.
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Ello
Olga McComb
Astoria
N. Y
Olga
Olea
Bellevue
Island
Pilgrims’ 1621 First Thanksgiving Described in Plymouth Journal
A Plymouth journal page reproduces the sole contemporary description of the first giving celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621. The book section is printed for John Bellamie and preserves early colonial record.
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Plymouth
New England
John Bellamie
Venom Effects Recounted From Rattlesnake Study
Historical note describes rattlesnake venom entering the bloodstream and causing rapid, systemic death unlike poisons that target a single organ. It emphasizes how venom contacts blood cells and spreads through the body.
Flowers Pollination Beyond Insects and Wind Noted
Collier's Weekly reports pollination by birds as well as traditional agents. The piece cites birds such as hummingbirds in aiding transfer of pollen alongside insects wind water and human activity.
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Collier’s Weekly
Doll wardrobe pattern for regulation 14 and 18 inch doll
The pattern 1203 provides a coat tam and dress cut from two identical stockinette pieces. Use leftover wool to sew. Includes illustrations of the garments and stitches. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY.
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Sewing Circle
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Avenue
New York
N. Yi
Creomulsion Advertising Claim for Cough Relief
An advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a remedy for common coughs chest colds and bronchial irritation claiming it reaches the trouble soothes inflamed membranes and loosens germs. It promises refund if satisfied and urges asking plainly for Creomulsion with genuine bottle branding.
Merchants All Everyone Lives by Selling Some Thing
Stevenson notes merchants rely on sales for livelihood, portraying commerce as a central daily pursuit across communities. The saying emphasizes the universal reliance on trade and goods in everyday life.
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Stevenson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elmo Scott Watson
Western Newspaper Union
America
J. L. G. Ferris
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
By Womstoun
New-England
Adventurers’ Club
BAYER
Benjamin Jowett
Bestia Iitises
Alaichy
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