Thanksgiving Day origins and Plymouth Pilgrims
A long, period voice account traces Thanksgiving origins from Plymouth in 1621 toward a national festival. It recalls a Puritan gathering, the decision to praise rather than fast, lessons from a brave woman, and the growth of a national holiday shared by millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Plymouth
Cole's Hill
St. Paul
House of God
Gov. Bradford
Gous
England
Diganouth
Washington
Demeter
Ceres
Thanksgiving Yarn From a War Days Past
A veteran recalls Thanksgiving during wartime when her New England parish family knit socks for soldiers. She describes the sermon and shared duty as the pews filled with girls who sent supplies, despite homes and hopes left behind.
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Barbara
Darbie
Sulin
Midland
Cherrow
Bavte
Nate
Alan
New England
Are Athletes Healthy A long London Metiend Journal meditation
The article argues health rests on digestive and assimilative organs, not just muscles. It contrasts natural versus trained athletes, noting muscular focus harms vital organs and nerves. Modern athleticism imposes violent, prolonged nonmuscular strain, risking vascular and nervous wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muse
London Metiend Journal
Sensations of Sciatica and Relief With St Jacob Oil
An early twinge in the thigh nerve signals sciatica, a painful sensation many fear signals end. The text promotes St Jacob Oil as the best first aid to soothe the nerve, prevent development of pain and cure at any stage.
Irregularities Claimed, Accounts Say Regular
Detroit News quotes raising questions about irregularities but doctoring claims say the accounts were remarkably regular with daily edits noted. The exchange implies suspicion contrasted with assertions of routine corrections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit News
Coughing Leads to Consumption in Patent Medicine Ad
An advertisement promotes Kemp's Balsam claiming it stops coughing instantly. It urges readers to visit a druggist for a sample bottle and notes available sizes of 25 and 50 cents. The copy warns against delay and suggests travel is trans perous.
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Kemp
Button sizes range from four to Linch in diameter
The article notes buttons vary in size from four to Linch inches, with large ornamental buttons used on women's dresses ranging from one percent to two inches in diameter.
Cure for consumption praised by Williamsport writer
A letter from Anne M. Moss of Williamsport Pennsylvania notes Piso's Cure as the sole remedy for consumption. The text also includes editorial musings on capital production and inward enrichment before outward generosity to creative work.
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Anne M. Moss
Williamsport
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Amd
Veet
Iksgiving
Quire Ephraim Drew
Prue
Sone Huestis
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Jonas Than Drake
Jonathon
Dorothy
Jonathan
Trarper
Burlarna
Barbara White
Eowever
Aunt Barbara
Johnnie
Johngie
Tomy Towieh
Willie
Tommy Vei
Philadelphia Record
Jimmy
Miss Dorothy
Hood
Henry Mairryehier
Laporte
Towa
Wabasho
Tolono
Sentiawest
Tissenger
Oeyplicu Infarnacen
St Louis
Clare
Aiansas
Waniealeie
Compacan
P&t. A
Mane Eld
Ay Hotanapolis
Ind
Cos. Crane
TLA
Bt. Louis
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