Origin of Thanksgiving Day in American history
The article traces Thanksgiving from early Plymouth fasting and prayer through the first general day of thanksgiving, Washington and Lincoln proclamations, and post Civil War practice. It notes New England origins, gradual adoption by states, and finally a national holiday proclaimed by the President as a legal holiday unique to America.
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United States
Massachugetts Bay
Bronve
Washington
Lincoln
New England
Easton
Union
America
A Country Girl's Thanksgiving Triumphs in Snowbound Ride
Martha Wheeler, a teen milk carrier, braves a blizzard to deliver milk on Thanksgiving Day. She helps Miss Webster after an ankle fracture, receives aid and gratitude from grateful customers, and ends with a turkey gift signed by those she helped.
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Martha
Miss Webster
Ally
Tnn
Mrs. Mulcaby
Nmmy
Dr. Brow
Ujion
Thanksgiving Fragments Inspire Seasonal Reflection
A fragment from Frarm Life evokes a cozy scene as Martha remarks on a second Thanksgiving, praising the wind and snow as good fortune. The dainty box and frost overtones frame a domestic moment where mother and daughter share hopeful sentiment amid wintry weather.
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Martha
Not Sant in Vain, Widow Gobbler-Yes
Dr Quack recalls a husband devoted to charity, honored at Thanksgiving dinner for the poor by his widow. This brief tribute notes his charitable service and the community meal shared with those in need.
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Quack
Dressing for a Turkey From Bread and Oysters
A historic dressing method uses stale bread crumbs, butter, salt, pepper, and moisture from the turkey. Add large oysters about one and a half pints, drain shells, fold in through the dressing, then baste with butter and water while baking breast down on a rack over hot water.
Notions of Vengeance Prompt Conflicted Plan
A fragment shows a speaker declaring an urge to drive and punch a conceited rival. The other person warns against it, saying the target will receive a fitting dressing within days. The dialogue hints at local tensions and impending conflict.
Humorous Boarder Snubs Gray Fathers Over Turkey
A Cleveland Plain Dealer snippet shows a humorous boarder praising respect for gray hair while declaring no respect for gray fathers as he taps a fragment of turkey. The exchange with the landlady centers on aging and social respect in a domestic scene.
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Tellaby
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Calling Day Customs Dined Noon For Hankagiving
In the last century it was fashionable and customary to make calls on Calling Day. Hankagiving Day rivaled New Year’s in this respect as Society folk dined at noon and hosted receptions.
Indictments loom as Humboldt forgery ring exposed
Sheriff Wnackley returns from Grant's Pass with fugitive Fredericksen sought for forging Oliver Newton’s name on a county note. He allegedly used fake endorsements to pass worthless checks, duping Humboldt residents and a local dentist’s tenant. Gov Cummins aids monument dedication tour to southern battlefields.
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Grant's Pass
Ore
Feedericksen
Humboldt
Frederickson
Parta
Oliver Newton
Flioneor
Board of Anporvisora
Fredericksen
Walnuts Prove Fatal to Morris Nunn in Ti-yerr Old
Morris Nunn, the seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bentley Nunn, died in Ti-yerr Old after eating green walnuts at Mrs. Schacfer’s home on Wert Coolbaugh Street. The poison reportedly came from the walnuts and possibly other unripe foods eaten during a bonfire gathering.
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Bentley Nunn
Morris
Schacfer
Wert Coolbaugh Street
Iowa Election Returns Put Cummins Back as Governor
Early returns show Albert G. Cummins re-elected governor of Iowa with a plurality over 15,000. Nine of eleven Republicans win congressional seats, with W. Hamilton defeating John I. Lacey in the Sixth District. Republicans gain a strong majority in the next Legislature, while factional splits within the GOP aid Democratic gains in the House.
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Lown
Stata
Miller
Democratic Committee
Batie
Cummins
de W. Hamilton
Aas
John IF. Lacey
C. A. Kennedy
George
A. PF. Dawron
P. Birdant
Latgen
Ir. G. Conatan
D. W. Samilton
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FEM
Acten
Usb Ceweeney
Connor Tutti
United States
Jonathan
Dolliver
Claude St, Porter
United States Express Agent Accused in Burlington Robbery
J. M. Berry, cashier for United States Express in Burlington, was alleged to have staged a robbery and concealed the evidence. The company discharged him after claims he pocketed money during the holdup and used a club mark as a disguise. Evidence suggested Berry himself may have taken funds and staged the incident.
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Kine Moye
Lota
J. M. Berry
United States Express Company
Burlington
Berry
Pabhor's
Weld
Runaway crash leaves elderly woman badly injured near Winterset
Mrs. lowers, an elderly resident twelve miles south of Winterset, was seriously injured when a runaway automobile frightened a team, throwing her headfirst and causing deep head wounds and internal injuries. Her condition is described as doubtful for recovery.
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Rogers
Winterset
Fiamimaqway
Carload of Cattle Burn on Southbound Train
A southbound freight car on the SR and W railroad caught fire about three to four miles north of Oxecola. The load was fat cattle bound for Ghiengo. Sparks from the engine likely ignited the hay, six cattle died, most others burned and had to be shot. only a few deemed worth saving.
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Ghiengo
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Eneves Sparksa
Tte
Lo Gaye
Falls Into Hot Soup Accident at Metropolitan
Du buque proprietor Firnest Ruebsun narrowly escaped death after a cook fell with a boiling caldron of soup. His arms and face were severely burned as he plunged into the liquid. Other items note increased pensions for veterans in Marshalltown, a fatal overturning auto near Swly Town, and Ames city notes including a steel water tower project and an old water tank fire near city hall.
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Firnest Ruebsun
Metropolitan
Dubuque
Houbson
Ames
Local Docket of Early Iowa News Items
A collage of late 19th century Iowa items notes residents in Davenport, Muscatine, Davenport post Oct records, and Muscatine child health concerns. Reports include diphtheria cases, a fatality near Sidney, a slander suit for $10,000, a business club formation, a factory closure in Teowa City, a high school girls basketball effort dropped, and Jefferson County health updates. Additional notes cover burglaries, steamship freight issues, missives of threats, a buggy accident with amputation, and a fatal horse collision near Grinnell.
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John Shay
Towa Ohta
Miltol
Neb
William [Torn
Keokuk
Oblinger
Jefferson
Barton
Oonawigs
Yarmaster
Boyer
Mason City
George Stepiiona
Town City
Frank Wiss
William A. Beharnweher
Davenport
Davenport Gas and Electric Company
Fo Claian
Herbert Cushman
W. W. Cushman
Denison
Heller Vigor
Tieury Ritter
Fyink
Grinnell
Charles Cesnna
State Center Trata
Cessna Miracu Lowaly
Commercial Activity in Chicago District Sees Mixed Demand
The Chicago district expects sustained but uneven production and distribution with rising demand for finished goods. Higher input costs and transportation limits affect iron, steel, and textiles, while food prices ease slightly amid abundant supplies. Retail orders rise for heavy apparel as weather cools, with overall optimism for year-end consumption and new plants easing production strain.
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Tatetlay
Defpulte
Tron
Tiimes
Chicago
Din
New York
Spring Avenue
Bradsiivet
Historic Market Quotes and Grain Prices From Early Ledger
Fragmented OCR lists various commodity prices and cattle figures by city such as St. Louis Indianapolis Detroit Milwaukee Toledo and New York. Includes hogs sheep wheat corn rye oats and mixed lots with bid ranges and per unit values, reflecting a period market snapshot.
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Baytey
New York
Toledo
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