The First Thanksgiving Proclamation Sign Mistake
A historical note explains that the Thanksgiving proclamation is not dictated by the president but signed by him. The actual drafting was done by a State Department specialist who edited and revised the text with input from cabinet members, producing sections like the opening consolation tied to the nation’s condition.
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Coe
United States
State Department
Sve
George Washington
Stave Department
Edward Randolph
Thanksgiving Proclamations and the Turkey’s Rise as National Bird
A historical recap traces Washington and Lincoln on annual Thanksgiving proclamations from 1705 to the 19th century. It notes early attempts, clerkly edits, and the shift to a regular November holiday under Lincoln. It highlights the turkey as a distinctly American symbol, mistaken origins, and the public fascination with Thanksgiving decorations and candy boxes featuring pumpkins and edible tableaux.
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State Department
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Earthen Ditch Work Set Near Eau Pleine Bridge
On December 2 1914 the Dan ey Drainage District Commissioners will set a contract for digging out and widening the mouth of the main ditch just east of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad Bridge over the Eau Pleine River. About 10 000 yards of dirt to remove. Specifications on file with GG Knoller at Caney Wis Commissioners.
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Dan‘ey Drainage District
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Eau Plene River
Knoller
Caney
Wis
Vinol touted to cure chronic coughs in Brooklyn ad
A vintage testimonial claims Vinol from Sexton Brothers Druggets cures chronic coughs nights of sleeplessness and fatigue. Marin Primrose of 87 Newell Street Brooklyn recounts a three month cough eased by Vinol’s cod liver oil iron blend. Product promises full refund if no relief.
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Vinci
Nira
Marin Primrose
Newell Street
Brooklyn
Sweet Sixteen Guardian Watch by Parents
Barbara Les warns in the Philadelphia North American that sweet sixteen marks a turning point for girls and urges vigilant parental oversight. She cautions against overreacting to reading material and boyfriends, urging mothers and fathers to monitor influences while guiding their daughters toward safe, balanced development.
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Barbara Les
Philadelphia
Sweet Sixteen
Tariner
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