Two Thanksgiving Proclamations of Revolutionary Days
Transcribed proclamations dated October 18 184 from Duane to congress recount two early Thanksgiving proclamations. They praise divine providence for the suppression of insurrection and express gratitude for peace and national recovery, naming the United States and leaders involved in proclaiming public thanksgiving.
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Congress
Duane
Montmeton
Hotten
Huane
Trecember
Hanks
Sinton
United States
Peter
Penneyivenia
Braien
Alexander Thamthal
Ridsmund Randolph
Brent
Washington
Randolph
United Bitter
Heavy Responsibility Season and Thanksgiving Proclamation
A long excerpt from the New York Evening Telegraph reflecting on a presidential recommendation by George Washington to set aside February 1 as a day of prayer and thanksgiving. It discusses national virtue, constitutional preservation, unity, and the need for gratitude amid trials, with moral exhortations and line about public observance. The passage references public sentiment, religious devotion, and the role of citizens in sustaining liberty.
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Bn Capaelal
George Washington
United States
Phos
Mary Wolken
Dirk
Thes Roy
Verlag Uf
Hilure
Ular
Kean
New York
Fragments Reflect On Heritage And American Identity
A garbled letter fragment discusses U S belonging and national identity in opinion style, mentioning New England and early American founders, with scattered references to heritage and belonging. The text appears as a damaged OCR snippet with misrendered names and phrases.
Use of God’s Gift Declares Divine Worth for Year
A fragment suggests a devotional message stating that all heat and tools are God given and worth using throughout the year. The wording emphasizes divine provision and personal responsibility to employ these gifts consistently.
Feast Without Gorging During Thanksgiving Day
A fragmented reflection on Thanksgiving customs and social life. The text questions excessive feasting and promotes restraint while mentioning Meath and heartfelt celebrations. It suggests the day should honor moderation, not gluttony, as the year’s feast arrives.
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Janny Plone
Meath
WAGE WAR ON ORCHARD PESTS AND SEED CORN GAINS
The article outlines fall and winter orchard spraying to control pests, stressing thorough coverage and dormant treatment. It notes pruning, canker management, and the value of proper equipment storage, along with seed corn selection boosting yields and the role of straw in livestock bedding and fertilizer.
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Jones
Seed Corn Improvement Through Higher Yields
The United States Department of Agriculture advocates planting better seed to raise per acre yields. With 100,000,000 acres previously planted, increasing yield by four bushels per acre could add about 400 million bushels, avoiding more labor while meeting rising demand. Proper fall seed selection and winter care are urged to boost the 1918 crop.
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United States
Farmers
Save the Farm Wood Lot and Remove Undesirable Timber
A guidance note on thinning a permanent wood lot to secure fuel supply. Emphasizes removing dead or dying trees and vines, thinning to keep dominant trees in check yet avoid over thinning, and preserving evenly spaced, future timber potential while leaving suitable young trees. Advice targets homeowners managing winter fuel sources on wooded plots.
Corn Stover for Feed in Farm Practice
Farmers facing high land and labor costs should reclaim all by products. Corn stover often wasted can become valuable feed if properly cured and protected from weather. Shredding allows timely barn storage and reduces spoilage, though care must be taken to avoid heating and mold.
Electric Furnaces in England Promise Steel Output
Electric furnaces in Sheffield England claimed to produce 11 000 tons of steel annually. It was anticipated that in 1018 Hess furnaces alone would reach a powerful output. A health ad promotes Dr Pierce’s Plemenent Pell claiming quick liver and bowel relief. At the Post Office a user reaction to a postage rate change sparks anger and a stamped foot.
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Shetetd
England
La Creole Hair Dressing Offers Restorative Beaded Shine
A fragment describes La Creole Hair Dressing as a remedy for hair loss or dullness. It touts restoring beauty with a bead of hair emblem and mentions a price of $1.00 in adv copy style.
Heard of Ananing helng in Hrownlig's Mage
Fragmentary text mentions a patron and a person named Dann, with unclear wording about aiding in a mage or magical setting at Brownling's. The readable parts suggest a local notices style but lack solid names, places, or events.
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Tove Heinen
Dann
Ananing Helng
Housekeepers Can Save $200000000 on Food
A fragmentary notice claims housekeepers can save vast sums on food by preventing waste and eradicating pests. It references extermination methods against roaches and waterbugs, noting efficiencies and cost reductions, with unclear phrasing and OCR errors.
Saving the Bullets in Airplane Warfare
A Scientific American note describes battle planes with guns aimed along the propeller axis. To prevent propeller damage two methods were tested: stopping the gun near the propeller and adding protective plates to shield the blades. Tests show only one bullet in eighteen may miss its target, reducing waste.
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Scientific American
Degners
Through and Through in a French hospital ball comment
Two soldiers in a French military hospital exchange lines about a party for their crooked comrades. One asks about the event, the other vows he would rather take another bullet than endure another such ball.
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France
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