Puritan Roots of Thanksgiving in Early America
The article traces Thanksgiving origins from ancient harvest feasts to Puritan observance in New England. It notes 1621 as the first harvest festival with the Pilgrims and Wampanoag, later evolution to national observance, and Civil War proclamations by Lincoln, culminating in the modern yearly November observance.
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Demeter
Iris
Tabernacles
Germany
Holland
England
New England
Edward Winslow
Massaport
Miles Standish
Congress
Lincoln
Illustrated Home Journal
The Thanksgiving Reward
In a Puritan home a gray headed fighter questions two youths about a recent ambush by red men. The elder reflects on a desperate defense as the night wears on guarding the house with muskets and swords nearby while Amos’s fate remains uncertain.
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Silas
Amos
Ten Little Pumpkins Rhyme and Variations
A playful verse recounts ten pumpkins on a vine diminishing one by one after interruptions. The speaker traces each missing pumpkin to actions by cow, gardener, Johnny, Aunt Mary, and Grandma, ending with none left. The text bears a child friendly tone with illustrations of seasonal harvest activities.
Making the Thanksgiving proclamation ceremony detailed
The article explains the ceremonial process of creating the Thanksgiving proclamation. The President writes the proclamation by hand, the State Department copies it on blue paper, the great seal is affixed by a warrant, and many copies are produced. Governors receive a copy for each state, and press agents disseminate it nationwide.
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State Department
Union
United States
Mr. Turkey's First Appearance in Thanksgiving Origins
The piece argues that the true origin of Thanksgiving as a day of prayer and rejoicing lies with Gov. Bradford, the first Governor of Massachusetts. It attributes the holiday’s roots to his leadership and to early colonial practices rather than later adaptations.
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Turkey
Gov. Bradford
Massachusetts
Thanksgiving and You as the Good Citizen in America
A reflective piece praising the average man as the backbone of democracy. It extols labor, home ownership, modest wealth, and civic voice, noting the mass vote, public schools, recreation, and philanthropic efforts. It urges gratitude on Thanksgiving, urging readers to compare themselves with others and praise God.
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America
Amos the Painted Savage Returns in Thanksgiving Prayer
Puritans hear Amos speak after being found in disguise among Indians. He explains he painted himself, attempted to enter a settlement through stealth, was wounded by a bullet, and the family prays together in gratitude for mercy.
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New England
Portland
Oregonian
Eight Thanksgiving Days During the Revolution
The Continental Congress set eight Thanksgiving days for observance during the War of Independence. After the 1784 peace treaty observance, the day lapsed until 1789 when Washington became President. Early practice aimed to give thanks on special occasions amid the Revolutionary struggle.
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Continental Congress
Washington
Thanksgiving Reflections on Gratitude and Hardship
A reflective verse reminding readers to give thanks despite lacking worldly goods and honors. It suggests that even illness like malaria cannot erase gratitude and resilience.
Thanksgiving Day Declared After Great Harvest in 1621
The 1621 harvest prompted a proclamation for a day of thanksgiving observed on December 13 old style. Four men hunted for game and returned with many wild turkeys, marking the first appearance of the American bird.
After-Dinner Turkey Speech Nervous Nerves
A playful exchange about preparing an after-dinner Thanksgiving speech. The speaker jokes about losing his head as nerves rise while aiming for a memorable toast.
Thanksgiving Table Decoration Tips Suggested
The New York Journal recommends using autumn leaves made from rape tissue paper to adorn the Thanksgiving table. Cut out maple and ivy leaves and spread them on a white cloth with fruit such as apples and oranges in a green tissue lined dish. Deep yellow and orange doilies under white or blue china enhance the effect.
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New York Journal
The Modest Carver Dinner Quip Cited
A Cleveland Plain Dealer snippet notes Fleury jokes about not carving at the table at their next dinner, while Fleury replies that is where he usually carves. The brief cartoonish exchange frames a light moment from a social dinner setting.
Origins of Thanksgiving Day in early American history
The essay traces Thanksgiving from its colonial roots in 1681 with the Pilgrims seeking divine aid during famine to a national holiday. It notes early days of fasting and prayer, later meals, and the transformation into a communal celebration. It highlights proclamations by governors and presidents, including Lincoln, and the evolution into a yearly, universal American holiday set apart for gratitude.
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United States
Jenglish
Massachusetts
Caese
Washington
Lincoln
New England
America
Peter and the Turkeys Threaten Thanksgiving
Peter dreams of a red fierce Barnyard Turkey who taunts him for greed and vows to gobble him. The turkey boasts of growing huge until walls burst, then Peter awakes shaken and fearing turkey danger on Thanksgiving.
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Peter
Hipher
Barnyard
A Country Girl's Thanksgiving
Martha Wheeler braves heavy snow to deliver milk on Thanksgiving Day. She defies danger, presses on to Dr. Brown, and helps neighbors, earning gratitude and double pay as she sees a neighbor in distress. The tale highlights a resourceful young girl aiding her ailing father and stranded villagers.
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Mer. Wheeler
Martha
Mr. Wheeler
Mrs. Wheeler
Grafton
Dr. Brown
Mrs. Morton
Aartha
Miss Webster
Thanksgiving Day Miracles: Martha Helps Miss Webster
Martha Wheeler aids a dazed Miss Webster after a milk spill causes a fall and a broken ankle. Dr. Brown arrives, Thanksgiving dinner follows, and Martha learns of a grand surprise: a mammoth turkey with a gift watch for her kindness, sent by grateful neighbors.
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Miss Webster
Martha
Mrs. Mulcahy
Jimmy
Dr. Brown
Wheeler Farm
Turkeys Named After A Mighty Hunter Father Of His Country
A historical note traces the origin of the name turkey to George Washington. It recounts a 1748 diary entry describing a land survey and a hunt for two wild turkeys on the Potomac's South Fork. The piece explains how the bird, native to North America, carried a foreign name when specimens were sent to Europe by Jesuit missionaries via Portugal.
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George Washington
Michael Stumps
Potomac
North America
America
Old World
Europe
Portugal
The Jesuit Bird and the Turkey in Early American Taste
The article traces a historical nickname for the turkey described by writers as the Jesuit bird. It notes rising demand from key regions where it thrived, evolving into a familiar term the turkey. The piece signals the bird’s taming and prolific growth as a notable luxury on the table, with references to Washington Star and early period attitudes.
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Ercely
Urkey
Turkey
Washington Star
Thanksgiving in Odd Places Across Nations
The article cites Jane Stewart of Leslie's Weekly noting many nations have a Thanksgiving counterpart to the American holiday. It compares the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles to Thanksgiving, describing ingathering, booths, and the history of gratitude, harvest, and national rejoicing across cultures.
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Stewart
Leslie’s Weekly
Moses
Jerusalem
Tarael
Taglare
Prance
England
Scotland
Japan
China
Fre Unait Combe Slugfest Teases Fistfight Anew
A clipped exchange hints at violent impulse as Fre Unait Combe voices a plan to punch a conceited rival. The other speaker counsels restraint, predicting a public dressing soon.
A Boy’s Thanksgiving Menu From a 19th Century Lad
A young boy’s humorous eight course Thanksgiving bill of fare lists pies and puddings as the main courses. He proposes mincemeat, pumpkin pie, turkey, lemon pie, cranberry, custard pie, apple pie, mince pie, chocolate cake, ice cream, and plum pudding as the menu items.
A Humorous Boarder Speaks On Gray Hair And Feathers
A Cleveland Plain Dealer fragment recalls a humorous boarder who praises gray hair yet rejects gray feathers as he taps at a turkey. The piece notes 19th century social customs of calling hours on holidays like Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, with noon dinners and subsequent receptions.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Unclear legal petition and court actions described
Fragmented OCR notes detail a court and trust act related case with references to a State General Mandy Prosecution, partners, and named figures such as Kellogg and Dyer. Mentions include court convening, attorneys, and guardians, but specifics are obscured by garbled text.
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BT. Lorys
Lovere
Monone
Uniteu
Louis A Petit
Mandy
Patys
Dyer
Inquiry Into Todinan Leg Veinage in Indian Territory
A fragmented report describes Congress debates on extinguishment of tribal lands and statehood plans in the Indian Territory. It notes Cherokee and Seminole interests, a delegation including Cherokees, and opposition to removal policies amid ongoing land and public school concerns.
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Todinan
Vinega
Loi
Congress
Indian Territory
Mantecas
Choe Chickasas
Willeent
Pearse
Pittsburg Police Arrests Ignite Burglary Case Details
A garbled police report notes arrests in a Pittsburg burglary case involving a suspect named James. Authorities describe a 82 caliber firearm used at the scene and discuss rewards totaling $1,000. The document references court action and ongoing investigations with several unclear names and locations.
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Pittsburg
Cal F Smith
James Bo Italian
Erie
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