Day of Thanks in Old City of Leyden
A historical sketch links Thanksgiving in Leyden to 1574 siege relief led by William of Orange. Spanish forces retreated after a storm and a weakened wall, witnessed by a boy, paving the city’s miracle delivery and long gratitude thereafter. Leyden’s feast, later echoed by Dutch refugees in America, evolves from hodgepodge to roast turkey and pumpkin pie.
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Turther
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Cleneral Valdez
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Delft
Adrian van der Werf
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William of Orange
Dbolsey
Hell
Lammen
Tysbert Cornelliseo
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Setherlands
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New World
Sheaf of Thanks for Thanksgiving Day Harvest
A poetic tribute describes Thanksgiving as a harvest of life and blessings. It likens daily joys to a sheaf bound by prayer and offered to the Supreme Giver, noting thanks for peace safety health home and both material and spiritual gifts.
Wilbur Seeks to Clear Colorado Shale Controversy
Secretary Wilbur urges a congressional inquiry into Colorado oil shale matters regardless of Senate action this winter. He asks for new legislation to clarify the oil shale policy and addresses charges by Ralph Kelley about agency favors to oil companies.
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Wibur Wilbur
Colorado
Senate Public Lands Committee
Don B Cotoh
House Public Lands Committee
Wilbur
Ralph S Kelley
Kelley
US Department of
Do You Remember When We Remember Old Times Narration
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls old habits and simple possessions from a bygone era. The author enumerates lanterns on dash boards, wagons, straw ticks, wash tubs, Sabbath observance, Mother Hubbards, and shoes, inviting readers to reflect on memory and aging.
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Congress
What’s the Matter with Paris
A satirical piece by John A Walls in Paris Idaho criticizes national overreliance on manufactured goods. It contrasts daily life in Paris with products made elsewhere and questions high taxes and prosperity while highlighting diverse origins of everyday items.
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Georgia
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John A Walls
Deaths In Utah Rise From Diseases In 1929 Report
United States department of commerce data show Utah recorded 5 062 deaths in 1929 up from 5 109 in 1928. Meningeal meningitis caused 224 deaths in 1929 up from 83 in 1928, heart disease deaths rose to 3837, appendicitis and typhlitis 120, influenza deaths fell. Accidental and unspecified deaths climbed to 518 with mine accidents and burns noted.
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Utah
United States Department of Commerce
Newspaper Advertising Boosts Community Growth
The column argues newspapers boost towns and business by advertising. Merchants benefit readers by insights and value, since ads invite spending and ensure goods and prices are fair. Advertising funds newspapers and supports community progress.
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Tainly
Adil
Editorial cooperation with Vernal Lions Club
In 1939 The Vernal Expresa, with A. D. Stone credit, announces collaboration with The Vernal Lions Club on this editorial reproduction.
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