Thanksgiving, an evolving American tradition
The piece traces Thanksgiving from its early North American observances in 1578 and 1607 to the first national proclamation in 1789. It notes pivotal figures including Bradford and Boudinot, the heated debates in Congress, regional divides, and Hamilton’s grandiose visions versus Washington’s modest call to gratitude.
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North America
Mr. Wolsall
Frobisher
Newfoundland
United States
Popham
Bagadahoc
Maine
William Bradford
Massachusetts
Pilgrims
New England
George Washington
Congress
Bling Boudinot
House of
Loudinot
Washington
Jefferson
Alexander Harmilton
Hamilton
Fraunces Tavern
Thanksgiving Day reflections and a presidential tale
George Erwin Bowen recounts early American Thanksgiving customs from a Chicago Post piece. He contrasts Puritan piety and evolving public observance, noting delays in proclamations under Hamilton and later presidents, culminating in Lincoln establishing the modern national day on the fourth Thursday in November.
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George Erwin Bowen
Chicago Post
Frankie Square
Hamilton
Washington
Slamston
Andrew Jackson
Zachary Taylor
Abrahaw Lincoln
National Topics Interpreted by William Bruckart
Washington observer analyzes post election realignment for both major parties and Roosevelt’s challenges. He notes Republican disarray, New Deal strength, and the danger of a radical bloc, plus potential shifts toward a rightward compromise to pass legislation. He also profiles James A. Wetmore retiring after 49 years in government service.
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Washington
Republican Party
Soosevelt
Roosevelt
Henry P. Fletcher
Fletcher
Metcher
Hastings
Delaware
Bolton
Ohio
Lok
House of Congress
House of Representatives
House
Senate
South
Congress
Siy
Wberal
Middle West
Rocky Mountain
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Ostory
Mr. Roosevelt
United State
James A. Wetmore
Treasury
Elsce
Wettmora
M. Wetmore
Oscar Wenderoth
Wetmore
Bath
Valida
Fire Damage Continues Across Western Forests
About 20 000 nations ton linen truck traits and neat fire defenses were added by the engineering workers with PWA funds. More than 16 000 acres have been completed, while rain and thunderstorm activity sparked hundreds of lightning strikes, igniting forests and spreading flames. By September this year total fires reached 0.838 billion burn area in national forests, higher than prior years. Half of the fires were man caused.
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PWA
Why Liquids are Back in Fay
The public is returning to liquid laxatives with properly prepared formulas aiding natural movement. Dosing adapts to individual needs and liquids are gentler on kidneys. Doctors favor senna as a natural laxative, with Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin offered widely at drugstores.
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Caldwell
New Bird Species Brought to Sh pier at Roston
An odd bird resembling ao with a wing span exceeding five feet was brought to Sh pier at Roston recently, sparking curiosity among residents and local naturalists.
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Insh Pier
Roston
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