Thanksgiving customs shine in a bustling early dinner scene
Read in a long Thanksgiving section is a vivid account of holiday preparations and family gatherings. The piece lists feasts, decorations, games, and at least one traditional table setting with cranberries and pies, highlighting typical late 19th or early 20th century domestic rituals. It notes the role of women in cooking and entertaining and mentions specific dishes and tableware. The article references social entertainments and communal rituals, including storytelling, music, and games, as well as a concluding note on the importance of gratitude and the festive atmosphere.
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Rea
Beattel Burberry
Niagara
Wy Ic Poseyne
Tucker
Marty Attermoon
Califienia
Tninmelek
Atese
Garae Huns
Ben
Leo
Virgfeel
Roger de Cayertey
Kamiliar Solere
Dineh
New York
Honest Abe and the murder plot in Plum County
The fragmentary text shows a rural episode centered on Abe and Joe Taylor amid hush hush plans and threats. Characters speak of a husking night, letters, and a Red ear of corn as a symbol, with references to Suv Green and Tom Davie. The county tally notes 37 murders last year.
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Joe Tmyter
Miremun
Ten ‘Pilla
Grven
Sue
Enelo Ben's
Abe
Tim Harper's
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Davie
Amin
Mt Calm
Caline
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Tom Davie
Tom
Joe Taylor
Plum County
For Rent Classified Fragments in A Busy Paper
A jumble of humorous lines and notices appears as a fragmented old time column. It includes rent ads, odd quips, and stray dialogues, with entries like FOR RENT three room flats and newly furnished rooms, plus scattered humorous exchanges and commentary from various readers and papers.
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Wautt
Cory
Bowman
Roy Crawford
Crawford Theater
Montour
For Sale Real Estate and Local Listings
Real estate ads advertise multiple properties for sale including 7 lots on a paved street in old estate with a silent owner and payments option, and various bargains such as fruit trees and stock land. Also notes about a land parcel with cultivation, water access, and Barns, plus rail and travel fare items and a medical testimonial style plug for Bitters at Arnold Drug Co. Return trains and Thanksgiving travel deals are listed along with rail connections and prices.
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Topeka
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Spellin and Spelling Woes in a Schoolyard Comedy
A fragment from a schoolyard tale shows Abe helping Amanda White and Ligate with spelling while a tense spelling bee looms. The scene features Beecham, Aunt Beechnas, and a cast including Dick, Amanda, and a governor-like official who vows to serve the people. The piece hints at social dynamics, romantic entanglements, and a wager over a difficult word in physiology.
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Abe
Amanda White
Beecham
Ligsier
Hes
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