Bishop Falls For Chicago Swindler In Thanksgiving Plot
A Chicago broker named Herbert E Edwards feigns admiration for a New York bishop, borrows a watch and cross, then coerces the clergyman into opening the church safe. He pockets nearly $900 from the church funds, drugs the bishop, and escapes in a cab after delivering a chilling finale on a Thanksgiving eve.
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The Origin of a Shared Thanksgiving Day Practice
The article traces how colonial leaders set days of thanksgiving after major events and how governors followed with regional observances. It notes the shift from state designated days to a national tradition with the president's annual proclamation usually on the last Thursday in November, uniting 45 states and territories in gratitude.
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Dillon Tribune
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M. H. Parken
Thanksgiving Day Football Echoes in History
A playful compare contrasts Pilgrim Fathers dull Thanksgiving with modern football excitement. Wagley notes ancient celebration lacked pigskin but adds that earlier times still carried subtle thrills amid historical conflict.
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Wagley
Revival of a memory ring mystery in old age tale
A Buffalo Express excerpt recalls a 75 year old tale of a six year old boy who steals a family ring from his mother during a rainy day. The ring is hidden in a window crack and rediscovered in old age, linking memory, love, and loss across generations.
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Forgetful noble lord goes out in kiltless highland attire
A nameless noble on a political trip forgets trousers and dons a full highland outfit ending at the waist with a chimney pot hat. He boards a train with bare legs until a valet runs in with trousers, shouting the missing garment emergency. A separate note mentions a chemisette vest for foulard gowns in white mousseline de soie with narrow velvet trim.
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The Origin of Thanksgiving History Note
A historical note traces early thanksgiving observances among settlers. It cites a 1620 Bible entry for Susanna White and references a harvest festival about 15 months later in New England. It discusses irregular fast days and the evolving recognition of a Thanksgiving day.
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Holland
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