Bronze turkeys in the United States and prices
A historical overview of turkey varieties led by bronze and white types, noting the rise of the white turkey in popularity and size, and tracing price trends from early 19th century to present. It recalls census discrepancies, breeding practices, and the cultural value of turkey as a national bird in American life.
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Turkey
Paoue
Cai
United States
Runer Suppestad
Benji Branklin
Gray
New York Sun
Origin of Thanksgiving in American tradition
The article traces Thanksgiving origins from Puritan practice to Washington and presidential proclamations, noting midweek timing and fall harvest links. It contrasts colonial and native observances, mentions Governor Bradford era customs, and observes shifts toward modern U.S. holiday patterns, including regional variations and evolving public ceremonies.
The Indiana Dye Works Parcel Post Service
The Indiana Dye Works invites customers unable to visit town to mail clothes by Parcel Post. They claim low cost and quick delivery. They guarantee to make old clothes look good.
Auditors Notice on Estate of Martha Weaver
An auditor appointed by the Orphans Court of Indiana County will attend the appointment at his office Room 3111 Savings Building in Indiana to adjust and report the distribution of money held by J A Crossman as administrator of Martha Weaver late of South Mahoning Township. The hearing is set for November 21, 1076, inviting all interested parties to attend. Wanda E Wood Auditor.
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Tndiana County
Iybetlle
J. A. Crossman
Martha Weaver
South Mahonling Township
Deceaywl
Kireby
Yndiana
Wood
Indiana
A General Survey Of The War
A General Survey of the War reports French gains west and south of Fort Vaux while Berlin says a French assault near Douaumont was repulsed. French air strength in Romania noted, as well as naval actions in the English Channel. A bank robbery arrest in New York details $92,000 total embezzlement.
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Verdun
Paris
Sofia
Danube
Petrograd
Hirsova Casapkeut
Constanza-Tehernavoda
Tehernavoda
Rumania
Transylvania
Dobrudja
Bucharest
Wireles
Furbrop
Greely Archipelago
Bulgaria
English Channel
Admiralty
Quer Wis
Nubian
Count von Roedern
Imperial Treasury
Henry J. Dargeleh
Coal and Iron National Bank of New York
United States
Dorgeleh
Picking the Apple Crop For Better Storage
Farm adviser Sheldon W. Funk of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture urges careful timing and systematic picking. He details equipment readiness, basket design with hooks, and avoiding bruising. Ripe fruit should break from the spur with slight twist, with color showing a light tint. Two pickings may be needed on large trees to improve color and size, and apples must be cooled promptly after harvest to maintain quality.
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Sheldon W. Funk
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
How Corn Stover Should Be Used
Pennsyl vania Department of Agriculture experts debate topped and pulled fodder versus regular corn stover. Farm adviser LL Lighty notes topping is laborious and yields 20 percent less. cutting and shocking yields more feed, less shrinkage, and simpler handling. Well cured stover fed fresh or shredded provides better cattle results than frequent topping and pulling. Trespass notices printed of muslin for sale at The Progress office.
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Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
LL. W. Lighty
Progress Office
Fight Over Ballot Box Stuffing At Bridgeport Drug Store
A straw vote on the presidential race at a Bridgeport drug store sees each side accusing the other of ballot stuffing while guarding the box day and night.
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Bridgeport .O
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Indiana Dye Works
Philadelphia St
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Bon Ton
Pollock
PENNA
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Victrola Records
S. Ren Pollock
Court House
Anthony & Kline
Shelocta, Pa
Wilmer Stewart
American Press Association
American Lime .& Stone CO
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Brody
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