Thanksgiving Wishbone Tale From The Farmer’s Table
A rustic Thanksgiving scene follows Farmer John and his family as Johnnie and Albert vie for May Jennie’s favor. In a playful wishbone contest the luckiest person is May, sparking a hopeful future for Johnnie and May as they plot a life together after the feast.
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Johnny
Farmer Johnson
Ron
Jenny
Johnnie
Adamrel
Albert
Jennie
Ernie
Miy
Erubarry
Putin
Joanie
Johnie
Johnite
Tilant
May
Anton
Dent
Mans
Johnnile
Mare
Bones
Johnnis
Alfred
Bumulluss Girtie Ib
Furkey
Wishbone
Thanksgiving plans go awry in Nettleby household
Mrs Nettleby schemes an elegant Thanksgiving but telegraphs wrong. The search for relatives leads to Jones, Smith, and Brown in Ladd’s Depot, with a brutal trek across Thorn Street. A night train home costs eight dollars, and a feverish outcome shadows the family as servants fall ill.
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Mrs. Nettleby
Tyner
Piazza
Thorniny
Union Telegraph
Lalii
Jones
Smith
Brown
Thorn Street
Nettlebys
Ladd'a
Ladd’s Depot
Thornelraet
Netteby
Mra. Nettleby
Andre
T'eckful
Mra. Nettlely
Hackman
Jervage
Bueggerley
Travelingebag
Eriv. Nattlaby
Nettieby
Mary
Mia. Nettleby
Bere
What Next Youths Must Keep Intellectual Growth Alive
John Derwent and Peter Lotz graduate with equal honors and choose ranches but diverge in outlook. Derwent retreats into his own world, while Lotz embraces continual learning, reading daily, attending lectures, and contributing to church and school. The piece urges readers to plant daily new ideas and resist intellectual stagnation.
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John Derwent
Peter Lotz
Colin
Chicago
New Otk
Lotz
Peter
New York
John Dervant
Bnay
Larely
Ford
Tellennal
Thanksgiving Turkeys and Family Ties Amid Travel Delays
In a cluttered scene, Avery Nettleby resists his wife’s plan to oppose the will and faces a Thanksgiving with relatives including the Begeerleys, Smithers, and Leonard families. A long table groans with three turkeys, a savory chicken, and cranberry sauce as they dine in makeshift hospitality while travel plans unravel.
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Nettley
Begeerley
Avery Nettleby
Nettleby
Titus Betile
Mary
Smithers
Smitherses
Leonards
Maine
Nettlebs
Rare Stamps and Prices Explained in Antiquarian Guide
A scattered nineteenth century note surveys rare stamps and their high prices. It cites the 1540 English stamp in black as fetching around £10 used and much less as unused, with other stamps like red penny English stip heads valued marginally. Listed values include Maurhceine, Sandwich Infunda, British Guiana high figures, and assorted international stamps, reflecting the era’s stamp market and perceived worth.
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Canadia
Brazil
Popcorn, Popcorn Confusion in New York Sun Exchange
In a chaotic street exchange, Thady Twisted and a customer clash over a food item and a string of mis heard terms. The heated moment erupts with slang and wordplay as bystanders react to the verbal ping pong. The incident ends with an unclear outcome and a lingering sense of disorder.
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Thady
Corp-Potiner
New York
Sun
A Presiding Little Girl Makes Frequent Tea Request
A brief note describes a young girl who repeatedly uses the phrase tea ete ne in conversation. The item records a curious linguistic habit observed in the child and notes no further context or outcome.
Governor Foraker Defeat Blamed on Liquor Interests
Cincinnati Gazette reports Governor Foraker attributes his loss largely to liquor interests across the state and community, dismissing conspiracy claims about forged signatures. Col A L Congoy and Sioux City editors discuss campaign factors, prohibition impact, and party resilience amid defeat.
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Tien
Tandalide
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Foraker
Halstand
Campbell
Halstend
Halstendt
Frankie
Versonalls
Dafont
Republican Party
Cohumbre
Col
A. L. Congoy
Seublican
Battlin
Tannar
Fokker
Pad
Rengblican Party
Itepublicsy Party
Janes G. Blaine
Chicago
Republican State Centr Committee
Tcket
General Assembly
Iowa
Sioux City
Tribuna
Iba
Sioux City Journal
Republcan Party of Laws
Journal
Nblicen
St.John Upshot
Free Trade Theory Scrutinized by Chicago Ledger
The piece argues free trade is flawed, noting Britain’s mixed results after decades of openness. It cites England’s rising imports and modest exports, claims transportation costs shape trade, and contrasts American prosperity under protectionist policy with Britain’s outcome in the home market.
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England
Karrashee
New York
Tudin
Liverpool
Rae
United States
South
Central America
Weiuy
Bath
Brazil
Europe
Stitea Nourighes
Joliex
Chicago
Ovan
Sunday Newspapers and Moral Influence
The Chicago Tribune argues that Sunday newspapers guide readers away from drinking and gambling toward constructive pursuits. Professor Swing praises papers for spreading news literature science and morality and notes many seek enlightenment rather than vice on Sundays.
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Professor Swing
Shoul
Swing
Chicago Tribune
Bits of Wisdom on Work Endurance and Kindness
A compact reflection on work, patience, and gentle conduct. It argues there is no secret to success but steady effort, valuing endurance over cleverness, and kindness as a lasting source of pleasure. It contrasts opinionated jurors with restrained judgment and notes humorous dialect observations.
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Lome
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Esses
Bert
Rome
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