Turbulent History of Thanksgiving From Pilgrim Times to Lincoln
The article chronicles Thanksgiving origins from the Pilgrims at Plymouth through early American observances and the evolution of the national holiday. It notes the 1789 Washington proclamation establishing a national day, early colony variations, and Lincoln's 1863 proclamation fixing the November date as a yearly national festival. It highlights autumn scenery, harvest abundance, and early celebratory customs shaping the modern Thanksgiving.
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Regatia
Lewis
Dianne
Miles Stanitisty
Tien
Roger Sherman
John Witherspoon
Roger Steenanty
Aswach
Massachusetts Bay Colony
George Washington
Hensen
Washington
United States
Hee
Andrew Jobte Firet
Abraha Lincoln
Tte
Eam
Barbie
A.D
Eighty-Eighth
Abraham Lincoln
Oldest Armenian Cathedral Becomes Center of election
The Echmindzin cathedral in Armenia, begun in 301 A.D., claims status as the oldest church in Christendom. Tradition says Gregory the Illuminator built it and the building survived centuries of storms. A global Armenian vote determines the new head after a death, with ballots arriving from distant shores sometimes a year later.
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Exchca Watioos
Cathations
Seven Seas
Detratt News
Echmindzin
Echmindein
Armeniia
Christendom
Gregory
Earth
Profit in Coining Money and Silver Value
The government gains nothing when money is lost as the intrinsic value mirrors face value. Profit on lost silver depends on the government’s cent value of silver per dollar. If silver is $1.29 an ounce there is no profit. when it falls below $1, profit is considered.
Red Cross Work in Europe Told in Annual Report
The American Red Cross details relief efforts in France Belgium Greece Poland and Eastern Europe after World War I. It cites 3 905 villages aided 3 000 000 acres benefited and hospitals rebuilt or supplied. It notes substantial work in Vienna Budapest and other cities and outlines future National Guard planning and census led urban drift impacting farms and costs of living.
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James P. Hornaday
Washington
the Cross
Theoniius Countiel
Red Cross
Kramedttinesus Thevistun
Europe
Ous
Poland
Serbia
Montenegro
Albania
Russia
Baltic States
Vienna
Budapest
Constantinople
South Mussia
France
Ross
Armerican Red Cross
Belgiam
Greece
Med Cross
Gronk
Balkan
Alspensarion
American Red Cross
Ehlllaren
Gero
Hungary
Ingun
Atlanta
Seuta- Ht
Tirana
Elbasan
Koritza
Constantinopre
Bosporus
Black Sea
Nations Guard Organization
War Department
National Guard
United States
Army
General Headquarters
Baler
Bureau of Census
Los Angeles
California
Long thumbs reveal strong will and keen reasoning
A fragmented note suggests that long top and second joints of the thumb indicate willpower, good reasoning, and decisive, cautious character traits. The text profiles a cautious, capable person likely to succeed in the world.
Manganese found in Japan in three forms
The report notes manganese in Japan in three forms: Metalite a highly pure manganese used in iron and steel making and as a pigment. manganese dioxide sometimes called black manganese with up to 90 percent purity. and a third form used in various industrial applications.
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Japan
Wealthy Youth Shot After Forgery Arrest in Sparta
Elver Linker twenty three, a Lacrosse magnate’s son, fled after forging his father’s name to a four thousand dollar check. Sheriff Charles Smith pursued him. In a field near Sparta a gunfight ensued. Linker was shot and died. Authorities say a Sparta woman influenced the forged check incident and helped trigger the encounter. The case drew in Monroe County and local business figures tied to Linker Realty and the Linker Hotel.
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Lacrosse
Wis
Elver Linker
Wenty-Three
Speed Maniac
Sparta
Monroe County
Linker
Mane
Sparta Bank
Peece Aime Bank
George Linker
Ero
Linker Realty Company
Charles Smith
Linkers
Thief Drinks Church Wine In Pauls Episcopal Church
A burglar broke into Pauls Episcopal Church and drank the communion wine, stole two silver communion plates a silver and gold baptismal font, and a chalice. Entry was via a basement window. keys to the vestry were found in a lock. The theft was discovered by Rev. Frederic Wammerseys, the rector.
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New York
Paul
Frederic Wammerseys
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