Thanksgiving Spirit Shaped by America’s Peace Mission
Reflects on a national Thanksgiving theme praising divine grace and the United States role in world events. Calls for gratitude as Americans unite in churches, celebrating liberty, peace, and the nation’s leadership in shaping an orderly world amid postwar hopes. Emphasizes free government, anti-autocrat slogans, and unity through sacrifice.
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America
United States
Thanksgiving in Paris Then and Now for American Exiles
Thanksgiving Day in Paris is described through vivid anecdotes of American residents celebrating far from home before World War I. The piece contrasts domestic feasts with meals shared among widows and orphans, noting cranberry sauces, French tastes, and patriotic speeches. It highlights how expatriates juggle national pride with foreign service and the bittersweet tone of wartime exile.
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Paris
Thanksgiving Blessings Far Beyond Material Gifts
A historical piece reflecting on gratitude for liberty and divine providence. It honors God fearing pioneers and the American mission to abolish tyranny, safeguard freedoms, and support oppressed nations, linking Thanksgiving to a broader moral purpose and international duty. Ships leave Kiel and submarines sail through the canal bound for England.
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Kiel
England
French Army in Metz Freed by American Occupation
Allied advance in Lorraine moves as American forces enter Briay and Metz's iron fields. German fleet ships depart Kiel for delivery to allies. French troops enter German fortress of Metz led by Marshal Petain amid crowds. Paris reports British casualties total 3,049,991 in war. President Wilson remains in France to aid peace talks while planning continued leadership via wireless and dispatch boats. Joseph F Smith, leader of the Mormon Church, dies in Utah. Fourth Liberty Loan oversubscribed at 86,497,000 with all districts surpassing quotas.
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Briay
Lothringian Iron Fields
Belgium
Joseph T. Dickman
Army of Occupation
Montimedy
Rinane
France
Washington
Wilson
White House
Germany
League of Nations
Unite
Nea
Heather
Federal Reserve
Frugal War Time Kitchen Delivers Cheap Home Dishes
A historical newspaper text presents wartime cooking guidance with recipes for Pasta Sauce Paste and Spaghetti, Rice Pudding, Oatmeal-Graham Bread, Onion Casserole, and Economical Cake. It emphasizes thrift and self reliance, offering steps and substitutions to stretch scarce ingredients while preserving flavor.
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Davies
Silk Frocks for the Small Girl in Prewar Styles
The article notes silk garments for young girls from two to twelve, with crepe de chine evolving toward cotton-fabric blends. It details party frocks in rope de chine net and embroidered batiste for older children, describes a twelve year old’s taffeta dress with a plain skirt and overbodice, and highlights high collars and old-fashioned yoke and ribbon accents.
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Ehurente
Hong
Our Nation's Greatness Founded on Fatherhood of Man and God
A speech underscores democracy and American ideals rooted in fatherhood of God and brotherhood of man. It links Thanksgiving to liberty, human rights, and national mission, urging unity, peace, and extended democracy while justifying arms only for defense of liberty. The address frames Thanksgiving as a sacred day reaffirming Americanism and family leadership at home.
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God
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Brotherhood
America
Brotherhood of Man
Pilger
Thanksgiving as a Habit Not a Day Quote
A concise quotation by James M. Farr arguing that gratitude should be daily, not confined to a single Thanksgiving day, emphasizing consistent learning and appreciation throughout the year.
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James M. Farr
Thanksgiving reflection contrasts with family gathering
In a warmly voiced scene Uncle John asks Nettle if she knew they all came for Thanksgiving, noting a long awaited family gathering. The piece contends Thanksgiving is more than a feeling, urging gratitude as a public act and a shared duty within kin.
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Nettle
John
Verne Maywell Suspicious Creature Report
A Birmingham Age Herald note describes Verne Maywell as a hard woman to please. It mentions a husband calling from the office and the need to know whose office and the nature of the detention.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Business Skirts and Sport Skirts Highlight Fashion Mix
The article notes business skirts as essential with shirtwaists and coats, offering variety and practicality for working women. It describes sport skirts for informal wear, in plaids, plain fabrics, and satin, with coats and sweaters, and mentions new Aresey skirts in bold fabrics as particularly interesting.
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Witis
Sten Sust
Start
Cap and Handbag: a clever combination in millinery
A stylish dual purpose item combines a cap and a handbag in one, compatible as headwear and as an arm carried bag. The piece features graceful lines and bat-like silhouette, with jet beads and tortoise shell ornaments highlighted as winter millinery trends.
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