25 Nov 1913
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Newspaper
Grand Traverse Herald
Location
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1913
Page
1
A fragmentary verse recalling Thanksgiving’s warmth and childhood in a bygone era. The piece paints mornings bright with sun and the scent of autumn, children’s laughter, and memories of home. It evokes festive cheer and nostalgia for parents and a simpler time.
Mellicent Jancey learns from Delia Wyatt that a Thanksgiving turkey can unite chosen family. She invites several needy neighbors to share a meal, turning a lonely day into a hopeful gathering as she embraces those without kin and hosts a heartfelt feast.
Greenland glaciers average about 1000 feet in thickness and advance around 50 feet daily. They discharge roughly four square miles of ice into the sea each year, with some sections reaching 1090 feet in thickness. This summary notes the notable mass and pace of Antarctic-like ice flow in Greenland’s ice sheet system.
A brief comparison notes that in 1621 a drum roll marked prayer time followed by religious services, feasting, and outdoor sports, while 1912 celebrations same pattern with services, hearty meals, and outdoor athletics.
American copper mines produced 218,579,133 pounds in 1912, about 1,980,000 fewer pounds than 1911, yet the total value rose by 8,502,482 dollars.
A poem evoking Thanksgiving dishes and restraint alongside a sermon on gratitude. The verse notes celery onions pears beans parsnips and pie as temptations and blessings. An essay by J R Miner D D urges praise to God, gratitude as beauty, and the social blessing of grateful lives.
The text reflects that while Thanksgiving is a national observance, its true meaning rests in individual gratitude. It argues that gratitude must come from the heart and be spontaneous rather than mere form and ceremony.
The Washington Post notes literature today is under manned and challenged by provocative claims while acknowledging contemporary oversexed notions. It surveys current trends, weighing quality against excess, and hints at shifting cultural standards shaping literary production.
Henry Howland portrays Henry Forbes a ruined man on the eve of Thanksgiving. Homeless and hungry he contemplates justice and fate as the wealthy Talburn family prepares for a funeral. A chance encounter leads to work driving carriages for the funeral, offering a glimmer of hope on a day of contrast between plenty and need.
A devotional prayer asks Heavenly Father to turn thanks into action by aiding lonely souls. The speaker seeks to share cheer, speak praise, curb harsh speech, and brighten others with kind deeds and thoughtful words for a better world.
The piece reflects on Thanksgiving amid loss and gratitude. It recalls Pilgrim founders praising God for freedom to worship, notes the nation’s geography from Atlantic to Pacific as a life-blood network, and expresses pride in a country built by those who "builted better" and seek blessing and liberty. It closes with a humble pledge to give God thanks for the country we owe to Him.
A nostalgic scene of a white New England world and a smooth road as a sleigh carries a family home on Thanksgiving. The image centers on a mother welcoming her child, warmth returning amid snow, moonlit landscapes, and the magic of the hour as sleighbells echo along the journey.
In a brief, pointed exchange the speaker resents a sweetheart's teasing behavior and vows to avoid visiting in the afternoon, signaling a cooling of the relationship. The remark implies frustration and an end to frequent calls or visits.
A literary clipping presents Matthew Arnold's line about women uniting for mankind's benefit, envisioning a transformative social force. The excerpt frames a call for collective purpose beyond individual advantage.
A collage of quips from multiple papers on turkey, Thanksgiving joy, and licenses. References include Toledo Blade Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph Boston Herald Baltimore Sun Newark Star and Chicago Record Herald. The tone blends humor and political jab about holidays and nationality.
Sordid thought laments the income tax mess, predicting many lawyers will profit from the ensuing legal fees. The remark hints at widespread sour humor over the complexity and the lucrative side of tax disputes.
Four men lounge in a private room of a large Toronto hotel on a cold winter night. They drink and gamble as the narrator narrates vivid Eskimo fantasy on Tobogganing and a lurid backstory unfolds, ending with a violent admission that the “lady” is the speaker's wife.
The piece contrasts ancient and modern jewelry, noting men’s ancient adornments as symbols of power while modern women increasingly wear more jewels and fewer clothes. It also mentions a Java quinine bark deal with European buyers to raise prices, predicting a doubling of the current cost.
The vine does not grow above 2300 feet above sea level. The oak ceases at 3350 feet, and the fir at 7000 feet. These altitude caps define the upper bounds for each species. The statements reflect species-specific growth ceilings related to environmental factors at high elevations.
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