Thanksgiving feast of the Pilgrims and the birth of a national holiday
A retrospective on the first Thanksgiving by the Pilgrims at Plymouth. It recalls the feast with venison Indian dishes and turkey, the joint meal with King Massasoit, and the picturesque setting. The article traces Thanksgiving from colonial beginnings to Lincoln’s 1864 proclamation and the establishment of a fixed date on the last Thursday of November. It notes Harvard’s early push for a fixed date and the spread of the holiday worldwide.
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Plymouth Colony
King Massasoit
America
New England
New York
Virginia
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Harvard College
Warvard
China
Russia
France
England
Africa
Thanksgiving near Christmas sparks cheerful thoughts at table
A humorous table talk about holiday timing has boarders debating what to be thankful for. The timid speaker notes Thanksgiving’s nearness to Christmas offers optimism about gifts and money, while others list holiday foods and traditions.
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Boarder
Gates of Thanksgiving Poem by Frank Herbert Sweet
Poetic passage from 1923 circulated by Western Newspaper Union celebrates gratitude and divine mercies. It emphasizes entering praise through thanksgiving and recalls blessings, kindness, and the gift of Christ guiding believers from selfishness to gratitude.
Castoria: trusted remedy for children for over 30 years
A historic medical advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a safe substitute for Castor Oil Paregoric Teething Drops and other syrups. It claims no narcotics and supports its claims with the note that proven directions are on each package and physicians recommend it.
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Fletcher
Hypo Cod Claim Back Pain Cure for Saginaw Man
A Saginaw resident Mr. W. E. Johnson credits Hypo Cod with curing his severe backache or lumbago after two bottles. The ad touts the product as a health builder, easy to take, with wine like flavor, urging readers to buy from a local druggist or mail order from Earle Chemical Co.
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Earle
W. E. Johnson
N. Third
Ave
Saginaw, Mich
Mr. Johnson
Michigan
Earle Chemical Co
Wheeling
W. Va
Rubber Found by Columbus
The article recounts how Columbus first saw a ball of elastic rubber on his voyage, its early curiosity status in Spain, its later identification as erasing pencil marks by an Englishman, and the rapid rise of rubber's use in countless products over the last 50 years.
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Columbus
Spain
Danderine Ad Promises Revived Hair Health
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a dependable hair tonic that instantly corrects dandruff and itching, strengthens thinning hair, and imparts gloss and vitality. It claims the product refreshes the scalp without grease and invites readers to buy at drug stores.
Lawyer’s Dilemma Sums Up Case: Representing Plaintiff Yet Guarding Defendant
In court the judge asked which party he favored. Moriarty replied he represents the plaintiff but is concerned for the defendant, highlighting a conflict of interest in the suit.
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Mr. Moriarty
Moriarty
One Trial Proves Allecock’s Plaster Best for Aches
A single trial allegedly shows Allecock's Plaster as the fastest safest and most certain remedy for local pains. A paper dollar may endure about five years unless touched by a church fair.
Keen Interest in Airships Across Nations
The article notes high interest in dirigibles as the ZR-1 leads lighter-than-air progress while Navy Curtiss planes set speed records. Plans outline a German built airship crossing the Atlantic next month to join the American fleet, with talk of a polar expedition for the ZR-1 amid debates on explosions costs and anti-aircraft concerns.
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New Republic
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Promises Bright Laundry
Advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as a laundry enhancer, claiming baby dresses will dazzle after using the product and inviting readers to try it themselves at all good grocers.
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Baby
Color Values Joke Exchange at Office
A humorous exchange recalls Jim being teased about color perception. The new boss is described as red faced while Jim quips he is too green to learn from him. The dialogue plays on color terms to imply a clash of authority and competence.
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Jim
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