Thanksgiving’s History and Lincoln’s Proclamation
A historical review traces Thanksgiving from its colonial roots to a national day. It notes Washington’s 1789 proclamation, Madison and Lincoln’s 1812 and 1863 observances, and Ames Madison era objections, with Lincoln appointing the last Thursday in November 1863 and later presidents continuing the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gifford Ernest
Chicago Daily News
Ames Madison
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Republic
Adams
Madison
Lincoln
A. Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
Washington
Annual Reminder of Gratitude and Discernment
An annual reminder notes that gratitude persists as a central practice. It emphasizes careful observation to discern meaningful aspects of life and appreciation, urging steady reflection even when clarity requires effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P Samrourera
Orange Flavor and Uses Across Meals Featured
An article discusses the orange in season, tracing Valencia oranges from Spain to California and Florida. It covers culinary uses from marmalade to baking, frying, glazing, and meat pairings, plus simple recipes for Lamb Chops With Oranges, Orange Bavarian Cream, Orange Salad Dressing, and Orange Marmalade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith M. Barber
Valencia
Spain
China
Burma
California
Florida
Brazil
Household suggestions for cooking cleaning and care
Household tips cover cooking garnishes potato texture and flavor preservation. It includes browning pineapple rings as garnish for meats, baking potatoes in skins to keep moisture, sun exposure for houseplants, ironing linens, woodwork cleaning with kerosene, sealing furniture cracks with beeswax, handling meat juices, pie crust brushing with egg white, choosing sheer wool crepe for draperies, necktie pressing methods, stucco washing versus spraying, and a note from Associated Newspapers WNU Service.
Point in Decoration Pleasing union of textile elements
It discusses how color, design form, and texture combine to please the eye and mind. The text notes that pleasing color schemes and correct design provide visual delight, and adds that the tactile feel of certain textiles completes the appeal of the fabric.
Home gift maps for distinctive keepsakes from your house
The guide advises households to create personalized map pictures as gifts for distant friends. Start with an enlarged photograph of the home, trace outlines onto linen, add trees, shrubs, roads, and even birds or smoke curls. Include a compass and ensure correct relative positions of landforms and roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atista
Crude Homestead Map Instructions and Tips
The text guides accurate map drawing of a homestead layout showing land, trees, dwellings, and roads. It emphasizes clear lettering, proper compass orientation, and labeling hills rivers and ponds. It suggests simple outlines, dampening and framing, and colored embroidery hints for colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Mary Smith
Smith -Homestead
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hanks Ai Ving
New England
Bradford
Plymouth
Massaphighette
Union
Mont
United States
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Associated Newspapers
WNN
Wintersmith’s Tonic
Milnesio
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