Thanksgiving Hope Besieged by a Family's Fears
In a farm kitchen on the day before Thanksgiving Mrs Haven frets over imagined woes and real losses from downed cattle to low crop prices while her son Davy remains undaunted by gloom. The family debates a pretend holiday as he urges a joyful plan despite her pessimism.
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Jack Haven
Davy
Haven
Katie
Roy
Helen
Katie Haven
Mary
Jack
Mrs. Green
Young preacher Davy Leads a Grange Thanksgiving Play
In a rural home a five year old Susie and siblings stage a Thanksgiving sermon. Davy, the family preacher, riffs on gratitude turning loss into thanks for farm blessings and planning a generous feast for relatives and neighbors despite hardships.
Thanksgiving Day a Distinctive National Holiday
A Golden Days reflection notes Thanksgiving stands apart as a national holiday in the United States, blending religious observance with feasting and football college pageantry. It praises universal opportunities to find gratitude and looks toward future happiness.
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Christendom
United States
Thanksgiving Toasts and Ten-Pounders in Print
A Chicago Tribune quip praises a ten pound Thanksgiving turkey and a ten pound Thanksgiving baby valued at a million. The Independent notes gratitude for God’s knowledge, honest gain, sacred friendships, and also the scourge of pain, with Charlotte N. Packard cited.
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Charlotte N. Packard
N. Y
Prison to Please: Sioux City Man Sentenced for Remarriage
Gustave Erickson of Sioux City pleaded guilty after marrying in Omaha while still married to another woman. He deserted his first wife, remarried without a divorce, and was sentenced to nine months in prison. He told the court he aimed to please his wife.
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Gustave Erickson
Sioux City
Omaha
No.1
Murder in Oswalt: Stranger Attacks Man in Deserted Mine Town
In Oswalt two strangers in a deserted mining town two miles NW of Colfax drank beer and quarreled. One drew a .44 revolver and shot the other in the bowels. the shooter fled and remains at large while the wounded man, unconscious, is dying with identities unknown.
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Oswalt
Colfax
Governor calls extra session to complete state code revision
Gov. Drake issues call for a special legislative session starting January 19 to run about 30 days. The move aims to finish revising the state code begun in the previous regular session, ensuring work already completed is not lost.
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Drake
Des Moines Plants Hire More Workers As Production Rises
Des Moines Packing Company reopens after shutdown to hire 150 workers. Des Moines knitting works doubles capacity with 75 employees on day and night shifts. Des Moines woolen mills doubles staff to 150. Rock Island road imposes nine hour workdays across Iowa shops, first such move in a year.
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Des Moines Packing Company
Des Moines Knitting Works
Des Moines Woolen Mills
Rock Island
Iowa
Death of Katherine Monroe in Dubuque at 76
Katherine Monroe aged 76 died in Dubuque. Sister of Judge Thomas Monroe and perhaps the last relative of President James Monroe. Her father served in the War of 1812 and the family lost Virginia lands before moving west. Miss Monroe's homestead became the home for the friendless, and remained hers until her death. She was said to be accomplished and beautiful.
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Katherine Monroe
Dubuque
Thomas Monroe
James Monroe
Virginia
Miss Monroe
Iowa News Briefs and Local Incidents Across the State
The state considers insuring its property after a $150000 fire at Glenwood home for feeble minded children. Iowa's state institutions hold $15 million in risk unprotected. A McKinley victory note from Dubuque shows nine votes in one family. Atlantic passes a curfew for children. Davenport to open a new government bridge. Cedar Rapids man Fred Roorbaugh found dead after a spree. Ames mourns H G Culp a postwar life-insurance figure. An Als ton election bet is settled by wheelbarrow delivery. Oxford Junction bank robbers scare away. New Sioux City Union depot to welcome all rail lines. Helvetia milk works revived in Cedar Rapids. W P Manley named receiver of Iowa Savings Bank in Sioux City amid withdrawals. Des Moines Turners hall burns. Burlington Governor’s Day siege death toll rises. Decorah First National Bank in trouble. A Kansas City tragedy: Arthur Snook kills his wife then himself. Maquoketa trip hospitalizes an insane visitor. Des Moines lease signals new four story building. Bernard store burglarized and caught. A new Methodist Episcopal church under way.
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William White
Dubuque
McKinley
Atlantic
Davenport
Mississippi
Fred Roorbaugh
Cedar Rapids
H. G. Culp
Ames
George W. Bansall
Alston, Il
Wheeling
Cook
Fulton, Il
Lyons and
Fulton High Bridge
Lyons
Zeller Exchange Bank
Oxford Junction
Mitterer
Riley Perry
Bert Smith
New Hartford
Ackley
Union
Sioux City
Helvetia
W. P. Manley
Iowa Savings Bank
Turners’ Hall
Des Moines
FE. S. Burrus
Burlington
First National Bank of
Donovan Bros
Bernard
New Methodist Episcopal Church
Cure Found After Ten Years of Neuralgia Claim
Mrs. John Beard of Jackson Michigan suffered ten years with neuralgia of the heart and stomach. She endured severe pain, sleeplessness, and weight loss, until a trial of Dr Williams Pink Pills allegedly relieved her symptoms after one box. The article cites the pills as restoring blood and nerve health and promoting recovery.
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Greenadburg
Ind
John Beard
Jackson
Mich
Hra
Beard
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Beware of Mercury in Ointments Warns Against Catarrh Treatments
An advisory warns against mercury in ointments for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and to be taken internally. The note stresses buying authentic enlll ing products and mentions prices and pharmacist sales terms.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Halls
Ohio
I’. J. Cheney & Co
Tosyor
Dhuggists
Strange Adventures of Miss Brown at Rogers Comedians
John Rt. Rogers' comedians showcase the immensely funny musical fare comedy for two weeks starting November 22 with an extra matinee on Thanksgiving day. A town turnout supported the event, aiming for strong success.
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John Rt. Rogers
Miss Brown
Texas Homeseeker pamphlet promotes state resources
A Texas land brochure urges settlers to move west for diverse crops including cotton corn and cereals with sugar cane sorghum on the Gulf Coast and fruits inland. It touts mild winters cheap land and high yields and advertises low rate homeseekers excursions via the Missouri Kansas Texas Railway on November 7th and December 5th, 1840 from Chicago.
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Texas
Gulf Coast
California
Bend
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Northern
Marquette
Chicago
Men Will Do the Cooking, in Yonkers Statesman
A brief exchange between Mr and Mrs Crimsonnmar quoted in Yonkers Statesmin hints at traditional gender roles. The dialogue centers on who will cook and the era’s household expectations.
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Mr. Crimsonnmar
Mrs. Crimson
Benle
John
Yonkers
Holiday excursions to Virginia and North Carolina advertised
The notice announces holiday pacursions to Virginia and North Carolina in November and December. Tickets from western points are offered at one fare plus 3.00 for round trips through C and O Route. Address AJ Ta Tired in Chicago Illinois for details. Unclear quote from Uncle When laments political figures as Washington comments on accountability.
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Virginia
North Carolina
Big Tour
Clark St
Chicazo
Ill
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Excursion Tickets on Sale
On November 17 and December 1 and 1808 the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway will sell round trip excursion tickets from Chicago to many western and southwestern points at greatly reduced rates. Details on routes may be obtained from any agent or by contacting General Passenger Agent Guo H Huarrono Chicago Ill.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Pau Railway
Chicago
Guo
H. Huarrono
Ill
Phyaloians Praise Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
A scholarly set of scientists testifies to the efficacy of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for fever and ague rheumatism liver complaints and general debility. The passage notes public and press endorsement and cites birthday banter among Miss Stanix Miss Oldago and Miss Seer from Tit-Bits.
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America
That Joyful Feeling From Syrup of Figs
A testimonial praises Syrup of Figs as a means to renewed health and internal cleanliness, noting that it attracts only those who have progressed beyond old-time medicines and cheap substitutes.
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