Pilgrim Women and the Thanksgiving Tradition
By John Dickinson Sherman, this essay argues Mayflower women shaped Thanksgiving from the washing day to pumpkin pie. It traces Puritan roles, witchcraft probes, and the Plymouth colony’s moral ideals, praising Priscilla Mullins and the women who kept cleaning, cooking, and faith during hardship.
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John Dickinson Sherman
Plymouth
Plimo
Adevos
Priscille Amultios
Amsel
Rules Standish
Disbury
Standish
Iwan Fehter
Priscilla
United States of América
Earth
Plypiouth Rock
Salem
Bastov
Dingh Sylvester
Birs
Holmes
Deys
Cape Cod
Orean
Ami
Dainty Apples and Fancy Dishes From The Kitchen Cabinet
A collage of old kitchen recipes and tips covers apples Allegretti Pistachio Rolli Bake a sponge cake roll with marshmallow and green coloring, then decorate with whipped cream. Tomato Jelly with Tuna Fish uses strained tomato juice and gelatine to mold, filled with marinated tuna and dressing. Pumpkin Pie de Luxe blends cooked pumpkin milk sugar and cheese. Keewick Pudding thickens with gelatin and vanilla cream. Emergency Roast Beef dish, Baked Chili Con Carne, Potted Oysters, Stuffed Potatoes, Apricot Sherbet, and Waldorf Salad round out a pantry of practical, economical dishes and dessert ideas.
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Shane
Wadi
Fragmentary Interlude and Mackerel Catch Report
A garbled excerpt describes a luncheon moment in which a proposal is voiced, followed by a scene of Vienna rolls and a request for a response. Separate text recalls a large school of mackerel entering a harbor by a breaking space, nets set, and the crew returning with a small barrelized catch for a cannery.
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Vata
Obliging Mackerel in Maine Waters Highlighted
In South Portland Maine the local report notes the mackerel population in nearby waters. Anglers and officials discuss abundance patterns and potential impacts on fisheries. The piece emphasizes the role of these fish in regional coastal ecology and economy.
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South
Portland
Maine
Your Childs Laxative Promises Weeks of Regularity
An advertisement extols Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a child laxative that supposedly regulates bowels for weeks or months. It claims one dose yields gentle, easy movement with no repeated doses and urges readers to buy a large bottle to compare with other harsh physic medicines.
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Calewell
Caldwell
Syria
Objection Little Farmy Lets Pretend We Are Married
A playful exchange unfolds as Tommy objects to a pretend marriage, insisting they must keep quiet and avoid drawing attention in a lighthearted moment.
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Little Farmy
Tommy
Diamond Dyes Directions for all fabrics and tones
Beautify it with diamond dyes. Each 15 cent package contains simple directions for tinting and dyeing delicate shades or permanent colors in lingerie silk ribbons skirts waists dresses coats stockings sweaters in wool or silk. Works on cotton or mixed goods too.
Morning Weather Talk Between Couple Fragment
A brief, fragmented dialogue shows a morning exchange about the weather and attire. The lines suggest a domestic scene with concern over clothing and phrasing indicating a light, everyday moment.
Bayer Aspirin Ad Warns Buyers About Counterfeits
An advertisement urges buyers to look for the Bayer name on aspirin packages or tablets to ensure authenticity. It claims Bayer Aspirin has been proven safe by millions and prescribed for 35 years, warning that imitations may be dangerous and urging customers to ask Bayer when purchasing.
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Bayer
Help for YOU Oswego Kans Old Health Slogan Claim
A reader describes relief after using a patent medicine regimen including Favorite Prescription Anuric Irontic and Grontunic tablets. The note cites backache kidney region dizziness and insomnia and claims restored health. The message lists Mrs Cora Mu Gani of 112 Wisconsin St as sender.
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Oswego
Kans
Adv
Cora Mu Gani Hell
Wisconsin St.Send
Da Mentha Pepin Claims Quick Relief for Stomach Ailments
An advertisement touts Mentha Pepsin as a cure for gastritis indigestion and dyspepsia. It urges readers to buy with a guarantee if the first bottle fails and cites testimonials of severe stomach pain relieved by the product.
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Dare
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Wer Uiven
Prisley
Darling
DR. Caldwell
W. &. Caldwell
Portland Cement Association
Washington Street
National Organization
Cision
Pepsin
Sioux City
Ag Tenor Serum Company
Peert St. Lions City
Lows
Oldand
Moet Redlatis Jawelry Lems
Sprezzolocton
Sobsage
Jackson
Far Stic
Gaynor Bagstad Company
Plerco St
Kawkeye Hide Co., Inc
Boo Smith
Mer
Sims City
Tarber College
Bolles & Rogers
King Hamilton Laundry
Dyers
Dry Cleaners
Pearl St. Sioux Oit
Sioux City Barrel-Metal Co
Bk Jowa St
Phone Auto Dso
Siowx
Bex
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