Made in America Thanksgiving is not solely American in origin
The article traces Thanksgiving from Greek Demeter festivals through Roman and medieval roots to the American story. It notes early Virginia celebrations precede Massachusetts 1621, and that American-style Thanksgiving began as victory observances. Lincoln nationalized it during the Civil War to foster unity, shaping its modern American meaning and purpose.
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Demeter
Greece
Rome
New England
Virginia
Massachusetts
Abraham Lincoln
Holiday Turkey Prices Rise Amid Shortages and Shifts
Prices for turkeys have surged this Thanksgiving as supply tightens and demand grows. Many shoppers may struggle to find birds, especially larger sizes, while a growing share of sales comes from turkey parts and processed products. Despite higher costs, turkey remains a bargain compared with ground beef, fueling a move toward more chicken and specialty poultry. The positive note: leftovers may be less of an issue this year.
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U.S
Turkey
George Meany
Pilgrims Would Favor Workfare Over Welfare Today
Jack Anderson argues the Pilgrims valued work and self reliance and would oppose a modern welfare state. He cites Bordentown New Jersey where mayor Malone ended welfare for able bodied adults, requiring work in exchange for payments, and contrasts this with rising costs, bureaucratic waste, and widespread poverty. The piece defends workfare as a humane alternative to uncontrolled welfare.
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Washineton
Plymouth
New World
Bordentown
Joseph R. Malone II
New Jersey
Malone
New Brunswick
Bordentown City Hall
New Orleans
Savannah
Chattanooga
Thanksgiving calories rise beyond 1621 figures in Chicago analysis
A Chicago food consultants study on Thanksgiving menus estimates the typical dinner this year exceeds 2000 calories per person, versus about 575 calories per celebrant in 1621. Optimists view growth as prosperity, while pessimists cite inflation and rising consumption.
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Chicago
Calvary UnitedMethodist votes to build new church addition
At a large congregational meeting, Calvary United Methodist Church elected to erect a church addition on the corner of West Second and Bentz streets. The vote was unanimous as parishioners backed the project. Local officials reported an unusually busy meeting with many residents seeking improvements during the lengthy mayor and aldermen session. Garber's Bakery upset Ham s and Filler in all three games, toppling the Fredericks City Bowling League leaders by seven pins. Red Cross enrollment committees reported initial progress to county director W. K. Slemmmer as 1929 plans move forward.
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Calvary United Methodist
Ae Pile Williams
West Second and
Bentz Streets
Fredenick City
Garber’s Bakery
Bakers
American Red Cross
Fredenck
W. K. Slemmmer
Frederck County FTA delegates attend Maryland convention keynote
Twenty years ago a large delegation of Frederick County high school students attended the fall convention of the Maryland Associations of Future Teachers of America at Towson State Teachers College. Dr Earl T Hawkins, president of the college, delivered the keynote address. A luncheon followed by two hours on campus. Christmas Club distributions totaled over 1.1 million by Thanksgiving across area banks. The city and county banks allocated about 6420,800 to members. Thanksgiving marked the last general holiday before Christmas as Frederick stores and industries closed, banks shut, and the post office observed holiday hours. As part of National Education Week, Frederick High School Future Teachers of America members hosted a tea for faculty.
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Frederck County
Maryland Associations of Future Teachers of America
Towson State Teachers College
Earol T Hawkins
Savings and Loan Associations
Frederick
Industves
Future Teachers of America
Frederick High School
Thanksgiving menu for a fragile economy by Louis Rukeyser
Louis Rukeyser presents a satirical Thanksgiving menu for the American economy in the Frederick News-Post. The piece uses familiar dishes to lampoon inflation, deficits, and policy critiques, naming figures like Carter, Meany, Kahn, Bosworth, Meany, and Jarvis while forecasting political and financial tensions ahead.
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Louis Rukeyser
Frederick
Howard Jarvis
McNaught Syndicate
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