Thanksgiving History and Mallows of the Holiday
A column recounts the origin of Thanksgiving from Pilgrim and Wampanoag interactions in 1621, the role of editor Sarah Josepha Hale in establishing a national holiday, and the Roosevelt era change to the fourth Thursday. It notes Macy’s parade milestones and ends with a humorous Thanksgiving blessing.
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Little Bighorn
Sarah Josepha Hale
Mary
Lincoln
Franklin Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Macy’s
Family of horses links across generations in lore of Black’s Hambletonian
A veteran veterinarian recalls a 19th century bay stallion Black's Hambletonian from a live stock book, tracing family ties from S Baxter Black of Pennsylvania to his own line. He notes dates, migrations, and a 150 year old litho while hinting at possible ancestral connections and a life in the horse business. Baxter Black, cowboy poet, can be reached at 1-800-654-2550 or by email.
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S. Baxter Black
Compassville
Rysdyk
Kitt
Long Island
Black Hawk
Effie
James Black
Erie County
Pennsylvania
E. Baxter Black
U.S
Black
James
S. Black
Lancaster
E. Baxter
Robert
Baxter
Bert
Jim
Jennifer
S. Baxter
Hamilton
Hambletonian
Wisconsin
Texas
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Territory
Lexington
Greenfield
Baxter Black
Editorial and letters policy details from Clovis paper
The Clovis News editorial policy states unsigned editorials reflect the editorial board led by Publisher Ray Sullivan and Editor David Stevens. Letters to the editor must be about public interest, under 300 words, and may be emailed to dstevens pntonline.com or called in at 763 6991.
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Clovis Media Inc
Ray Sullivan
David Stevens
Dstevens
Pntonline
Guest column submission contact for editor
Contact Editor David Stevens to submit guest columns. Reach him at 763-6991 or email dstevens pntonline.com for submission guidelines and write access.
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David Stevens
Dstevens
Quay County Sun Editorial Pledge
Quay County Sun staff commits to fair reporting and responsible journalism. The newspaper states its aim to give voice to all residents and uphold freedom as a life gift while recognizing its duty to ensure equal access to information and opportunities for everyone.
How Well Do You Know New Mexico App Teaches Native Culture
New Mexico State University unveils a free iPad app to teach about the state's 22 Indian tribes. The Learning Games Lab developed it with funding from the American Indian Program to map pueblos and tribes and reveal historical facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad
New Mexico State University
New Mexico
Justin McHorse
NMSA
Michael Ray
Learning Games Lab
Ohkay Owingeh
Pat Woods Addresses Public Office Contact
State legislator Pat Woods of Broadview District 7 lists a public office address at 4000 CRM Broadview NM 88112 and a home phone 357-8594 with an official email pat woods nmiegis.gov.
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New Mexico
Dennis Roch
R-Texico
District 67
Logan
Denroch
Hotmail
Pat Woods
R-Broadview
District 7
Broadview
Pat. Woods
Nmiegis.gov
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New World
William Bradford
Plymouth Colony
Karl Terry
Quay County Sun
S. First St
Ucumcari, N.M
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