How Proclamation Was Written By President Wilson
The piece describes how President Wilson drafted the Thanksgiving proclamation, writing by typewriter in a half hour, with secretary Tumulty assisting. It notes the process, including drafting, copying by a stenographer, signing, and sealing, and mentions the date setting by custom rather than fixed calendar.
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United States
Woodrow Wilgon
Aber
J.P. Tumulty
Panama
Moen Akent
Bryan
Wilson
House
How to Prepare the Turkey Two Chefs Share Methods
Recipe guidance from Rene An jerd of Waldorf Astoria and August Bisson of Hotel Astor outlines stuffing with milk soaked bread and bacon, plus a fancy version with flavored meat and wine. Cooking times vary by bird size, with larding for color and two stuffing styles discussed.
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Rene
Jerd
Waldorf-Astoria
New York
August Bisson
Astor
Thanksgiving Tradition From Beecher Reflected in 19th Century Pieces
The text cites Henry Ward Beecher on a national day of gratitude anchored in family life. It portrays Thanksgiving as a thoughtful festival, not riotous, centered on a shared dinner and gratitude to God. It echoes Le Row's Pieces for Every Occasion urging devotion and reflection.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Univer. Hanks Ving
Tons of Turkey Destruction Shocks Markets
Philadelphia reports heavy turkey condemnations after unseasonably warm weather spoiled fresh poultry in transit. Dr. David McKibben notes more than 9000 pounds condemned, about 8000 of turkeys, with most from Ohio and Virginia. At Buffalo a health department seizure led to ten tons of spoiled dressed turkeys destroyed, as cars arrived uncooled.
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Philadelphia
David McKibben
Philadelphia Meat Inspection Bureau
Ohio
Virginia
Pennsylvania
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