Old World and Plymouth Thanksgiving customs traced to early fairs
The article surveys ancient Roman and medieval observances of thanksgiving, noting Ceralia and martial celebrations, then traces the evolution to Martinmas and Henry V, and outlines how English and colonial American practices culminated in the Plymouth harvest festival of 1621, its evolution through 1689, and the nationalization under Washington in 1789.
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Ceres
Virgil
Henry V
England
Agincourt
Edward
Leyden
Holland
Elizabeth
Massachusetts
Church of England
America
Monhegan
William White
Susannah Tilly
Peregrine White
Cape Cod Harbor
Susannah White
Plymouth
Colony
Brewster
Standish
Bradford
Edward Winslow
Winslow
Massasoyt
William and Mary
Plymouth Colony
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Ambrose
General Court
Churches of God
Germany
Rome
Congress
Washington
New York
New England
Opinions Differ in Aphorism Exchange
A brief exchange of sayings features two speakers debating men and noise. One compares men to wagons and claims they are loud when empty while the other retorts that a trolley is off the wire and a full man makes the most noise.
Wives Should Not Question Husbands’ Wisdom
A terse exchange asserts wives should not question their husbands’ wisdom and that few would receive an answer if they did. The remarks reflect dated gender expectations and limited responsiveness within domestic discourse.
The Conditions Do You Believe in Corporal Punishment
A terse exchange questions belief in corporal punishment with a witty reply that it depends on whether the corporal deserves it. The quip reflects attitudes about discipline and authority in a dated social exchange.
Married Experience Two Are Company
Two individuals unite in marriage as their shared life begins. The couple celebrates their bond and future together.
His Only Hope
A sharp back and forth shows a con artist asking advice from a fortune teller. She counsels marrying a rich but foolish girl, implying the scheme relies on the easy mark’s greed and gullibility.
The Truth Comes Out The Druggist Guarantees Cure
A customer questions a medicine's effectiveness and the druggist confidently guarantees it will work like a charm. The exchange reveals the druggist's claim and the customer's skepticism about charms.
Officer the Wagon Please Tomdix It Isn’t Likely
Fragmentary dialogue references ancestors wearing stocks about their necks implying historical punishment and confusion over terms. The text presents a cryptic exchange with names and phrases suggesting a dramatic or satirical scene.
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Tomdix
Ant and Uncle Trade Jabs Over Prosperity
A humorous exchange frames a family debate about wealth and thrift as the nephew cites Solomon and the aunt laments shared hardship. The dialogue bounces between frugality and fate, hinting at generational views on money without dramatic detail.
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Solomon
Ant
Notable Philosopher Quips on Growth and Circuits of Life
The fragment presents a dialogue where a philosopher deems men as grown children and a cynic retorts with surprise, referencing a recent circus. The exchange hints at themes of maturation and perception, framed in a playful, ironic tone.
Mutual Mistakes in Violet Scented Powder Gaffe
A playful exchange centers on a joke about powder scent as two speakers tease each other. The dialogue hints at mutual attraction and a lighthearted mood.
Minstrel Show Ad Teased From Printing Office
In the Printing Office a note describes printing a minstrel show advertisement in black faced type. The brief suggests styling the ad for public display and notes its potential audience impact.
Wilson Proclaims Thanksgiving Day 1916 Amid War Tide
President Wilson designates Thursday November 30 as a day of national thanksgiving and prayer. He urges worship, peace, and prosperity for the United States while asking citizens to aid war-stricken nations and support relief efforts. Robert Lansing signs as Secretary of State.
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Union News Service
Washington
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
United States
The
Dry Mash Feeding for Range Poultry Aids Growth
The United States Department of Agriculture urges farmers to provide dry mash as a supplementary feed on range. It describes a practical hopper device to reduce waste, prevent crowding, and promote uniform growth while avoiding moisture waste of wet mash.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Labor Men Line Up for Peace Propose Conference After War
Baltimore report to the AFL convention urges an international labor conference after the war. The executive council seeks authority to push efforts for peace and endorses using economic and military pressure against any signatory nation that wages war without proper grievance submission.
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Baltimore
American Federation of Labor
Executive Council
League For Peace
League
Inauguration to Proceed With Sunday Oath for Wilson
Washington reports no lapse in presidential service when March 4 falls on a Sunday. A state department form letter addresses inquiries and confirms Secretary Lansing will act and Wilson will take the oath on Sunday with a formal ceremony on Monday March 5.
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Washington
Wilson
State Department
Lansing
Deutschland Sinks Convoy Tug After Collision
In New London Connecticut the German submarine Deutschland rammed and sank the convoy tug T. A. Scott Jr. with its crew of five. The submarine then returned to port after the accident.
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New London
Conn
Deutschland
Bremen
T. A. Scott, Jr
Mexican American joint commission presses Cabrera on border plan
Atlantic City reports efforts by American delegates to win Luis Cabrera's approval of border control. the conference continues with cautious optimism. In Paris on the Somme front, German attacks against Ablaincourt and Pressoiré drive twelve waves across two and a half miles. French forces repel the assaults, with some regiments losing up to 60 percent of their effectives.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Paris
Geman
Ablaincourt
Pressoiré
Somme
Pressuire
Pick High Producing Fowls
Agricultural note explains selecting high producing hens by external traits. Late molting indicates potential for more laying time, with early molt birds often lower producers. Paled shanks in yellow-skinned breeds signal lower laying, while pliable combs in October favor better producers.
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W. A. Lippincott
Kansas Agricultural Experiment
Separation of males from hens in breeding season
When breeding season ends, separate roosters and young cockerels from hens. Infertile eggs are not desired, so keeping males with the flock is unnecessary. Fertile eggs are more suitable for use or sale. infertile eggs keep longer and are considered more wholesome for food.
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Beijing
Balanced rations best for cattle digestion
Feeding too rich foods such as excessive beef scrap or a single grain disrupts digestion and causes problems. A well balanced varied ration is cheapest and most profitable to feed.
Harsh anti weakness rhetoric circulates in heated pamphlet
A polemic urges harsh action against perceived weaklings accusing them of spreading infection. The controversial message frames strength as a civic duty and calls for extreme measures against labeled weakened groups.
Hens Seek Help to Fight Lice Infestations
Farmers report flock lice troubles as hens struggle to remove pests. Experts advise targeted care and proper treatment to stop energy drain and feather pullouts, with guidance on safe products and procedures.
Charcoal Declared Essential in Poultry Farming
The article asserts charcoal as a crucial article of food for successful poultry farming, emphasizing its essential role in production and feed practices.
Acid Rising Question Sparks Clever Drug Clerk Banter
A humorous exchange unfolds as a dyspeptic old lady asks what to take for acid rising and a belligerent drug clerk retorts with an acid drop remark. The brief vignette captures village humor and everyday improvised wit.
Skinner Macaroni Ad Encourages Mothers to Help Bills
An advertisement urges mothers to use Skinner's Macaroni and Spaghetti to cut food costs and improve family health. It notes children enjoy it and claims it is suitable for adults, offering a free cook book from Skinner Mfg. Co. in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Skinner Mfg. Co
Omaha
Nebr
Adv
Gossiping Over The Phone Sparks Social Tension
The Detroit News notes that women’s limited opportunities for social mixing lead to gossip over party lines. The telephone company plans to limit long conversations to justify higher tolls, provoking male hostility toward female equality and public backlash.
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Telephone Company
Detroit News
Admirable Ostrich Digesting All Things
A whimsical note contrasts perceptions of a silent bird with a witty remark about an ideal spouse. It mentions that three hundred species of turtles and tortoises are known, surprising with diverse reptile facts.
Paradoxical Pair Propose to Raise the Dust by Laying It
The men behind a street-sprinkling system are described as a paradoxical set. They explain their plan to raise the dust by laying it, prompting curiosity about their method and motives.
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promotes Health Claims
Advert shows Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as strengthening weak women and curing sickness, with options in tablets or liquid and includes the phrase alcohol as an ingredient.
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Dr. Pierce
Not Much of a Scandal Inquisitive neighbor overhears tale of married couple
A neighbor reports a risqué exchange about a father allegedly beating his wife. The child clarifies the claim involved an alarm clock and a prank about morning fishing plans. The exchange highlights gossip rather than verified events.
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Alberta
Papa
Man Man
Home wheat grinding and cereals at home
The article notes that grinding wheat at home can yield fresh flour and that grinders also crack other grains for breakfast cereals. It cites medical guidance to buy wheat from seedsmen for cheaper, and mentions that homemade cereals require long cooking and a fireless cooker for practicality.
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New York Medical Journ
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Chicago
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Youngstown
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