Thanksgiving in New England Origins and Hearthside Festivities
The article traces Thanksgiving Day from Puritan beginnings in Plymouth 1621 through New England traditions to nationwide observance. It recalls governors declaring the holiday, historic church services, and colonial feasts with pumpkins and pies, plus warm recollections from Rev. Talmage of boyhood celebrations and communal gatherings.
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New England
Pilgrim Fathers
Plymouth
Gov
Bradford
Cho Apaaker
Massachusetts Bay
Virnia
Gov. Johnson
Gov. Wise
New York
Washington
Madison
England
Braham Lincoln
Geoffrey Christine
Lawrence Conant
Old South
Danvers
Mase
Paris
Thanksgiving Homecoming Poem and Cartoon Snippet
A mixed fragment from 19th century verse and humorous note evokes family, food, and the holiday mood. It roams from a carving scene to a humorous Thanksgiving chant and ends with a nostalgic homecoming theme for Thanksgiving Day.
The Good Father Speaks to His Children
A rambling reverent voice speaks to his children about blessings and gratitude. The speaker mentions giving each child a blessing, acknowledging favors shown, and thanking Those who help. The scene conveys a paternal, ceremonial cadence with spiritual undertones.
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Theselebo
The Philosopher Turkey at Thanksgiving
An old turkey, shunned at the feast, grows wise on abstinence and speaks to peers from the pump about evolution and virtue. A younger turkey interrupts with a lively oration on fame, only to reveal the grim fate of his audience as Thanksgiving ends with the orator spared.
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Turkey
Ture Key
Smith
Unclear text on Thanksgiving and public ceremony
Fragmentary note discusses Thanksgiving Day significance and suggestion of a public ceremony. Text is garbled with many misspellings and indiscernible phrases making concrete facts and entities hard to extract. There are no clear names, dates, or events to anchor a precise summary.
Ex Governor Jeremiah Rusk Dies at Home in Viroqua Wisconsin
Jeremiah Rusk former Wisconsin governor died Tuesday morning at his home in Viroqua after a two month illness. He had suffered from prostate gland inflammation and a Chicago surgeon Dr John Hamilton performed an operation that gave hope for recovery before his condition worsened and death ensued despite apparent improvement the night before.
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Jeremiah Rusk
Viroqua
Wis
John Hamilton
Chicago
Rusk
Prince Alexander of
Battenburg
Gratz
Torrents
Spain
Jarxed Marshall
Denver
Rev
J. M. Thomas
Miles Mark
Deg. Moines
Iowa
Uncle Sam
Zayos
el Paso
Texas
John Stromlex
St. Louis
Indianapolis National Bank
Federal ‘Grand Jury
Kantuck
Bank of
Death of General Jeremiah McLean Rusk in Milwaukee
Obituary notes the passing of General Jeremiah McLean Rusk born June 17, 1830 in Ohio. A Wisconsin figure, he served as governor and congressman, led the Department of Agriculture under Harrison, and promoted meat microscopy to expand exports. Messages from Milwaukee and Indianapolis reflect widespread grief.
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Rusk
Fia
Jeremiah McLein Rusk
Morgan County
Ohio
Vernon County
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Volunteers
Twenty-ffth Winsconsin
Sherman
Widge
Vicksburg
Congress
Ugofel
House
Garnet
Riety
Milwaukee
Chicago
Asrinson
Guy. Rusk
Department of Agriculture
Harrison
Zewasy Green in Battle Creek Sparks Welding Freee Aches
A fragmented notice from Battle Creek mentions Zewasy Green and welding issues with unclear context. The readable elements point to a possible local notice about services or trades, but details are missing to confirm dates, parties, or actions.
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Battle Creek
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