Thanksgiving Spirit in War Time
Article reflects on the meaning of Thanksgiving from 1777 to wartime now urging a renewed spirit of gratitude. It highlights Washington's push for a national day of thanks tied to the founding of government and safety. The piece argues for appreciation of blessings despite ongoing conflict and compares national resilience to Allies and enemies.
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Plymouth
Mass
Washington
United States
Germany
New World Order
Thanksgiving War Observance Urges Freedom and Resolve
A wartime Thanksgiving editorial reflects on sacrifice, rationing, taxes, and loved ones in service. It contrasts American freedoms with Nazi oppression, urges support for Congress and open debate, and imagines life under Axis control while praising press and religious liberty.
Thanksgiving Reflections on Freedom Faith and Family
A Thanksgiving piece contrasts freedoms in America with European oppression, praising religious liberty. It then outlines a Bible study on strengthening family life through recognizing God at home, faithful service, and loving, obedient relationships, stressing faith in God, leadership influence, and proper parent child relations.
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God
Moses
Joseph
Josh
Joshua
Israel
Christ
Witness Exerts Himself In Cross-Examination
In a lawsuit a witness faced a sharp cross-examination about the defendant M- s laziness. The lawyer pressed for a direct answer and the witness improvised, saying he would not misrepresent the defendant yet implied he would not do voluntary work to digest his food, suggesting extreme laziness.
Mother of Thanksgiving Day Named Mrs Hale
The daughter of a Revolutionary War army captain, Sarah Josepha Buell Hale from Newport New Hampshire is celebrated as the Mother of Thanksgiving Day. She pushed governors to unify a single day and won Lincoln’s 1863 proclamation making Thanksgiving a national holiday. Hale died at 91 after a life as author editor and activist.
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Sarah Josepha Buell Hale
Newport
N. H
Lincoln
Hale
Godey
Boston
Lesson Subjects and Scripture Texts for November 22
The guide presents selected lesson subjects and scripture texts used with permission from the International Council of Religious Education. It outlines topics for study and indicates copyright and usage permissions.
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International Council of Religious Education
Sewing Circle Pattern No 8293 for 15 inch dolls
Pattern No 8293 from Patterns Sewing Circle offers outfits from colorful cotton remnants for 15 inch dolls. Each body costume uses 34 yard 35 inch cloth. send 20 cents per pattern with name address and payment to Pattern Dept Room 1116 211 West Wacker Dr Chicago.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
West Wacker Dr
Chicago
End of the Bowery Decline Follows Song's Popularity
The Bowery once a lively New York street faded about 40 years after the song The Bowery popularized its chorus. The public believed the lyrics and many stopped visiting, shaping a lasting decline in curbside life and notoriety.
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the Bowery
New York
Joints on Hinges Tattooed on a London Gentleman
An unusual tale reports a London gentleman who had a hinge with screws tattooed on every joint of his body. The distinctive body art drew attention for its eccentricity and novelty.
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London
Treat Constipation This Gentler Way Kellogg's All-Bran
A gentle constipation treatment promotes bulk in the diet using Kellogg's All-Bran cereal. It emphasizes natural elimination by acting on colon contents and recommends water intake and medical advice if unchanged. Kellogg's in Battle Creek produces All-Bran.
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Kellogg’s
Battle Creek
Typewritten Clues Trace to Source Machines
A typewritten letter can be traced to its source since no two machines write exactly alike even when new and of the same make and model.
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Judy
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Millie
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Harold L. Lundquist
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The
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
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End of the Bowery
Clabber Girl
Hulman & CO
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