Remarkable Hill Woman Led National Thanksgiving Drive
This piece recalls Mrs Barah Josepha Hale of Newport Rhode Island born 1788 who after widowhood edited Gables Magazine in Boston and championed a national Thanksgiving. Her campaigns, fundraising, and writings helped move Congress and Presidents to establish a unified Thanksgiving on the last Thursday in November.
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United States
America
C. O. Glahop
Nathang Republic
Barah Josepha Wale
Newport
N. I
Philadelphia
David Hale
Salma Hale
Congress
New Mnampshiie
Gables
Kosten
Gady
Ladies’ Bool
New England
Hale
Ladies’ Medical Missionary Society of
Phila- Galpin
Woman's Union Missionary Society For
Burgoyne
Saratoga
Continental Congress
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Great Britain
Vale
Lincoln
Uale
New York
Gettysburg
Bolte
Hate
First Congregational Church of Washington
Andrew Johnson
Ste
Thanksgiving memories of a family dinner
A nostalgic reminiscence of a Thanksgiving meal with father carving the turkey and children eager for each course. The piece playful refers to school lessons about geography, contrasts turkey and Tuckey, and praises homemade mince pies while noting the ritual and warmth of the gathering.
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Father
Greece
Turkey
Masic
T. DeWitt Talmage
Thank You as Blessings We Often Overlooked
A reflective note urges readers to pause complaining and express gratitude for blessings, recalling a Granville sentiment that thanks should be spoken rather than taken for granted. It emphasizes mindfulness and appreciation in daily life.
Thanksgiving reflections from Amy Smith on health and hope
A brief Thanksgiving message from Amy Smith urges pause from daily deliberations to give thanks for health, community, and national prosperity. It emphasizes resilience through hardship, the belief that sunshine follows storms, and that prosperity lies ahead for all.
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Ufe
Amy" Smith
Winter Sunshine Good for Poultry
Poultry experts urge winter sunshine for higher egg production and better health. Ultra violet rays boost bone growth, vitamin D synthesis, fertility, and overall vitality, with studies from Wisconsin, Arkansas, and Ohio supporting the value. Proper housing and management are essential to allow UV exposure during confinement.
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Wisconsin Experiment Station
University of Arkansas
Ohio Experiment Station
Imok
Ohlo
Influencing Egg Size by Breeding and Feeding Practices
Egg sizes vary naturally with hens and are affected by breeding and feeding. Proper diet and mineral supply can significantly alter egg size and shell quality, while grain alone or with milk is insufficient. A balanced ration with limited bone meal and calcium carbonate from crusted limestone or similar sources optimizes egg size for incubation.
Plan to Boost Egg Production and Consumption
Reese Ricks of the International Baby Chick Association urged steps to raise egg use at the American Institute of Cooperation in Manhattan Kansas. He outlined three steps: supply high quality eggs, standardize the product for buyer knowledge, and have cooperatives partner with other poultry agencies to educate the public on egg value.
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Reese Ricks
International Baby Chick Association
American Institute of Co-operation Eat
Manhattan
Kan
Aleks
Nebraska
Poultry Health and Feeding Tips for Small Flocks
Ground qat hulls are not harmful to chicks if finely ground. Chronic coccidiosis, tuberculosis, bacillary white diarrhea, fowl cholera, fowl typhoid, and blackhead are major diseases. Protect pullets for next winter’s laying flock to preserve income. Keep pure-bred stock, monitor symptoms, and use hulled oats for higher grain intake. Maintain records of eggs received and money flows to improve economics.
Rooster Jeremiah Receives Pants After Narrow Escape
Mrs Winkley of Seattle owns a pet rooster named Jeremiah who was shot in the neck by a boy. The bird revived after drying, Ger mad after feathers were removed, and later wore pants to ensure safety. A pedestrian and driver testimonies reflect cautious behavior before the incident.
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Jeremiah
Winkley
Seattle
Wash
Noisy Baby Talk and Quiet Overcoat Misfits
A comic exchange contrasts a new overcoat with a muffler while a baby’s speech remains stubbornly silent, prompting playful remarks about teaching the child to be quiet and the muffler keeping out the cold. The light vignette captures domestic humor from a bygone era.
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Scott & Howne
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Harold F. Ritchie & Co., Inc
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Emulston
Columba
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Crier
Doan
Youlty
Jontus
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