Thanksgiving in the First National Leadership Era
The piece recounts the 1789 Thanksgiving origin under Washington, Hamilton, and Jefferson, detailing cabinet clashes over the holiday, a ceremonial New York parade, a controversial tavern banquet, and Washington’s mixed reactions. It notes Washington’s 1796 proclamation followed this first event.
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Lottie
Swith
Alexander Hamilton
Washington
the Treasury
Bas Moudinot
New England
House of Representatives
Roger Sherman
Connecticut
Asy
Congress
New York
National
Federal Hall
Jefferson
United States
Hamilton
Franklin Square
Supreme Court
George Washington
Boston
Philadelphia
New
Cork
Trinity
Faunce
Avax Tavern
Htamilton
Manwon
Lieut St. Clair
Tisdal
St Clair
Jer Adams
Faunce‘’s
Leutenant
A Thanksgiving Dinner in the Philippines Night Festa
An old stone hacienda hosts a Manila Thanksgiving with Japanese and American touches. Jim the colonel helps in the kitchen beside a Chinese cook as chickens wander the table and a huge fish and canned beef appear among the delicacies. Locust cakes, coffee, and a smoke-filled room accompany a treasure fruit pie gift ritual, while Senorita Paciencia watches as guests receive hidden tokens inside carved fruit baskets.
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Philippines
Jim
Wuchucho
Pang
Bam
Manila
United States Army
Spain
Columbus
John the Baptist
New England
Clencia
Sueunnaern
Gift Pies and Toymakers Plan Thanksgiving Festivities
Toymakers prepare a lively Thanksgiving celebration with decorative pies as prizes. Guests enjoy crepe paper crust prizes hidden in large basket shaped pies, a traditional centerpiece for the dinner and party.
Thanksgiving curiosity about why children overeat
The note asks why small children seem to eat more than adults at Thanksgiving meals. It mentions strangers or family and complaints about overeating turkey and pumpkin pie with a playful tone.
Thanksgiving 38 and the little girl’s cheerful day
A fragmented passage celebrates Thanksgiving with a child’s simple acts of work and play. It paints bright, cheery imagery of families sharing smiles, gentle anger, and sunny moods on a late November Saturday.
Quaker Oats Promises Health Benefits for Family
An advertorial touts Quaker Oats as a health booster for all ages. It argues balanced nutrition improves human strength as it does for stock, praising regular oat consumption for children and even Japanese, highlighting packing options and family sizes.
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Attfates
Picture on Memory's Wall Report Sparks Family Tale
Uncle asks how the term report went while nephew recalls the impact. The exchange hints at memory and reflection within a family scene, suggesting a sentimental moment or coming-of-age feeling as the youngster discusses achievements.
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Tommy
Nephew
Skin Troubles Cured After Hale Treatment for Eczema
Two young girls suffered severe eczema with one case showing Hale treatment relief as patches faded. The report notes dramatic skin improvement after the remedy.
Cuthura Remedies Claim Cure for Eczema Suffering
A mother from Albion Maine reports two daughters plagued by persistent eczema that worsened in cold weather. After trying various treatments, Cutiura Remedies allegedly softened and smoothed their skin after the second treatment, with a testimonial dated September 21 1908.
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Charles Baker
Albion
Petes Deeg & Chem. Corp
Sole Prope
Boul
Noted confrontation over a derringer incident aboard a tour
Captain Jerome touched a pistol on Col Higginson’s table and asked if it loaded. The weapon discharged, tearing a finger from the visitor. The colonel, famed for politeness, bowed and replied Not now, my dear captain. A woman's tears fail to melt his frigid heart.
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Jerome
Col. Higginson
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