Why Thanksgiving Day Became National on Last Thursday
The article explains that Thanksgiving’s national date arose from Abraham Lincoln and Sarah Josepha Hale. It traces early observances from 1621 onward, notes Lincoln’s 1863 proclamation fixing the last Thursday in November, and credits Hale for a decades long campaign to unify states under one nationwide holiday through editorials and outreach.
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Pilgrim Fathers
Abraham Lincoln
Sarah Josepha Hale
New England
America
Mourt
Plymouth
Massasoyt
England
Philip
Massachusetts General Court
Continental Congress
George Washington
Washington
Philadelphia
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Madison
Mrs. Hale
Newport N. H
Mary
Godey
Society
Otley
Maine
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Sarah Hale
Fillmore
Pierce
Buchanan
Hale
Buffalo
Lincoln
Godey’s
United States
Republic
United States of America
Seward
Vincoln
Western Newspaper Union
Pullets Need Adequate Protein For Early Mlaying Says Expert
Prof. L C Norris of New York state college of agriculture urges full protein in pullet feed. Cornell tests show 14 to 15 percent protein from 12 to 24 weeks, or early-laying delayed about ten days and stunted growth. Early-maturing pullets cost less to raise, lay more eggs yearly, and require proper size, vigor, and exercise. avoid excess scratch grain and early red combs.
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L. C. Norris
New York State College of Agriculture
Cornell
Saving Feed From Wind Loss in Poultry Pens
Advice to reduce waste in poultry feeding notes that most feed waste comes from fine ground corn spilled and mash blown by wind. It recommends using proper mash feeders, mixing cracked corn with mash to preserve fine grains, and protecting feeders from wind to improve feed efficiency.
Green Feed for Hens Supports Health and Egg Production
Green feed for laying hens aids health and egg production, per the United States Department of Agriculture. While greens such as mangel and turnips offer limited greens, cabbage and especially alfalfa provide minerals and vitamins the mash lacks. Alfalfa leaf meal serves as a good substitute for fresh green feed.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Poultry Facts From North Carolina Farmers
North Carolina farm families consumed 8 330 000 chickens in 1932 and sold 5 016 000. Yeast raises the cost of a poultry ration but does not improve its nutritional value. A hen egg is two thirds water, underscoring the need for a constant supply of clean water. Provide nests about a foot wide and two to three feet deep, filled with shavings and kept dark. The poultry industry uses nearly eight times as much grain yearly as the 1917 brewing industry. Feeding milk to hens is easy as a beverage. water should not be given, but milk must be available at all times.
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North Carolina
Laundry Economy and the Value of Quality Soap
Poor soap leaves dirt specks and gray clothes requiring harder rubbing that shortens fabric life. It is more economical to buy a high grade reliable soap that protects clothes and saves wear. Quality determines washing ability, not soap color.
California Syrup of Figs Promises Quick Child Appetite Boost
Old ad claims California syrup of figs clears constipation and lipid sluggishness in children, improving color, weight, and spirits. It warns that some stores may substitute and urges buyers to choose the genuine bottle with clear directions, noting it as a vegetable laxative.
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California
Vattle
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