THINGS WISE AND OTHERWISE Ponders Thanksgiving and Americanism
The column blends early American Thanksgiving lore with remarks on immigration and citizenship. It praises American opportunities, denounces foreign dependence, and touts self-reliance, civic duty, and national pride while noting a fringe religious group forming in Arkansas with a monastic, communal lifestyle.
Mouse chase ends with fleeing pair and cat escape
Two Newberg women on Sheridan street chased a bold mouse through their parlor using a broom, a cat, and various improvised weapons. The rodent dodged every trap until it fled with the women and cat, who were relieved when the husband arrived and opened the door. The tale drew the attention of a Graphic reporter.
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America’s call to workers and immigrant resolve
A patriotic portrait extols America as a nation of hard working people from all nations. It frames forei gners as contributors to a dynamic labor force and urges a pragmatic view of opportunity, contrasting monthly chances with yearly limits elsewhere.
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In Coming Kingdom Promoted By Illinois Minister
The In Coming Kingdom,is promoted by Rev J A Battenfield of Olney Illinois He evangelizes with self printed material mailed nationwide The belief foresees a world cataclysm in coming years with Britain likely to fall and the United States to be chastised yet spared/cleansed and ruled by leaders chosen from true believers in the new cult.
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