Thanksgiving Turkey Caper Ends With Family Bonding
In Savannah a turkey named Dennis becomes a neighborhood tale as Sam Slawson plans to slaughter it on Thanksgiving. Fred and Robbie coax the bird into a front porch coop while a spider ant battle unfolds nearby. The ruse collapses, Dennis survives, and the clan shares a cheerful, if chaotic, holiday turnout.
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Robbie
Dan
Fred
George
Mr. Blawson
Dennis
Savannah
Sam
Mr. Slawson
Mrs. Slangon
Red
Jed
Native Thanksgiving Dinner in Porto Rico Explores Island Foods
The article describes how families in Porto Rico might observe Thanksgiving with a local feast. It lists available meats such as pavos del monte, wild guinea fowl, armadillo, iguana, doves, and crayfish, plus river and sea fish, and regional staples like sweet potatoes, yams, plantains, and tropical fruits. It emphasizes adapting the menu to island resources and preparing dishes with native spices and techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Partaman
Walter Rtaleigh
Ponce
Aguadilla
Thanksgiving origins debated by regional lore
A fragment discusses why Thanksgiving is associated with New England and claims many connect the feast to plentiful turkeys and pumpkins in the region. It notes beliefs tied to cold weather and frost sharpening appetites and mentions other festive items like apples and elder as part of the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Church Announcements for Beads School and St James
The parsonage sits beside the church and the pastor offers helpful services. Sunday topics include church announcements and service details. Rev 8 D Hooker presides at St James with Holy Communion 11 am on the first Sunday, other Sundays at 7:30 pm prayers, 11 am prayer, 6:45 pm youth, saints days observed.
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D. Hooker
Hours of Services Listed for Day
Morning service at 11 o'clock and evening service at 7 30. Sunday noon service at 12. O. B. at 6 45.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Advertisement Claim
An advertising blurb for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure by E C DeWitt Co Chicago promotes the product as a universal digestive aid. It states it relieves and cures dyspepsia indigestion heartburn flatulence sour stomach and related symptoms with a price of 60 cents for the small bottle and 1 for the large. A free booklet on dyspepsia is offered and the ad credits J J WilliamsKoronle distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
J. J. Williama
Shiloh's Consumption Cure Promoted as Lifesaving Cure
An advertisement touts Shiloh's Consumption Cure as a lasting remedy for coughs and lung troubles. It claims six decades of efficacy and urges readers to purchase at various bottle sizes with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Testimonial from Chas Vandercar of Waterford, N C endorses its benefits.
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Shiloh’s
Chas, Vandercar
Waterford
N. C
Shiloh
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Red Cross
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M. BE
R. P. Suxrx, Pastor
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S.C. Wells &Co
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Cordova
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