Thanksgiving Day Comes to France as U S Troops Fight
In war weather the United States brings its Thanksgiving feast to the front in France where 20 000 to 300 000 Americans serve. General Pershing decreed the day with turkey and cranberry sauce while French civilians share in the gratitude for Allied victory. The Red Cross aids refugees and wounded, supporting Belgium Serbia and France as the holiday tradition shifts from private family meals to a shared wartime observance.
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General Pershing
Uncle Sam
France
Bastile
America
Walter Raleigh
England
Cnald
Sasa
Ned Cross
Army
Navy
Eack
Ines
American Red Cross
Thenes
Red Cross
Belgium
Albert
Elizabeth
Belein
Serbia
Sted Cross
American
Switzerland
Austria
Iied Cross
Paris
The Wonderful Book and Missionary Reach
The Bible rests as the universal Book across languages and nations. Dr Paton’s New Testament in Asiwan prompts Chief Namakel to cry for the Bible to speak, proving its power to convert hearts. The note reflects vast Sunday sermons, global missions, and the call to help spread Christian teaching.
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Doctor Paton
Namakel
Paton
Christ
Meditative Pause as Spiritual Directory for Time
A Christian Herald reflection notes how Jesus used quiet prayer as a personal directory to save time. The author recalls a rushed moment seeking an address and learns the value of stepping aside for contemplation before engaging with others.
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Jesus
Christian Herald
Feeling versus Faith Weakened by Inner Emotions
The article discusses the danger of relying on feelings in faith. It argues that fellowship with Christ is not tied to emotion, which can waver. Believers should rejoice in Christ’s constant faithfulness, believing without feeling or sight, and trust in his sufficiency to meet needs.
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Christ
W. P. Mackay
Yindes
Charity Robes Queenly Amid Humble Dwellings
A meditation on charity as it moves through impoverished quarters, questioning purity of motive and the social duty of wealth toward the needy. The piece contrasts noble rhetoric with visible poverty, urging tangible deeds over mere sentiment.
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Charity
Parcel Post Rules For War Gifts To Forces In France
Washington announces clarified parcel post rules for sending gifts to American Expeditionary Forces in France. Parcels up to seven pounds may be sent via direct mail, with careful packing in sturdy boxes, and addressed to the individual with unit details and the words American Expeditionary Forces. Christmas boxes via Hoboken must reach by December 5 and are limited to twenty pounds, inspected by the War Department before delivery.
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Washington
France
Post Office Department
Otto Praeger
War Department
Christman Parcela
Port of Embarkation
Pier 1
Hoboken
New Jersey
Army
Deccamber Ltd
Toboken
Apiin
Iir
Armetican Expeditionary Forces
Clyitinna
Valgar
Danny
Post Office
Hyboken
Abraham's Chair Origin According to Legends
The article recounts a legend that Abraham crafted a chair by himself from a tooth dropped by Og the giant. It notes the tale places chair origins in antiquity and reflects on ancient craftsmanship attributed to biblical figures.
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Abraham
Expansion and contraction of concrete by moisture
The United States Bureau of Standards notes that concrete expands in winter and contracts in summer due to changes in the moisture content. This climatic behavior affects road and masonry projects as moisture levels rise or fall, altering volume accordingly.
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United States Bureau of Standards
Get Weary and August Flower Ad Chronicle
An old scanned page mixes patent medicine pitches with humorous dialogue. It touts GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER as a universal remedy for constipation and liver trouble, claiming quick relief and gentle laxative effects. The text also mentions Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children for feverishness and teething, plus a stray joke about a Venus de Milo measurement and a casual dinner remark.
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Green
Adv
In His Class
A brief classroom exchange frames a moment of restraint as two men joke about brevity and marriage. The scene hints at a disciplined, orderly atmosphere where discretion and personal life are lightly weighed.
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