Thanksgiving in Washington A portrait of Taft era customs
The piece surveys Thanksgiving traditions in Washington during President Taft's term. It recounts official proclamations, Rhode Island turkeys for the White House, Embassy views, pumpkin pie lore, and the seasonal city rituals from parade on Connecticut Avenue to golf and Army post feasts, noting Taft's long journey and family dining habits.
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William Howard Taft
World’s Interconnected Progress Through Shared Effort
A 19th century passage celebrates global unity and cooperation. It credits coordinated effort by many individuals across regions in advancing technology and communication, noting early telecommunication cables and shared labor as modern triumphs born from mutual work with the divine. It concludes with a universal motto: all for one and one for all.
A Lonely Thanksgiving Marooned Sailor Seeks Rescue
A New York to Singapore oil ship caught fire in the Indian Ocean before Thanksgiving. The long-boat with the captain and ten men vanished. the cutter hit coral and broke apart. One mate survived, marooned on a tiny reef island amid roaring surf and endless ocean.
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Indian Ocean
New York
Singapore
The Habit of Thankfulness and Cheerful Living
A brief meditation on cultivating gratitude as a daily habit. The text argues that grumbling harms mood and society, urging readers to appreciate the beauty of life. It celebrates the current era as bright and emphasizes carrying sunshine in heart and speech.
Practical Fashions Paris Pattern No 3075
Pattern notes describe an elaborate looking shirtwaist in old rose messaline with silk embroidery. Three quarter inch tucks, tucked shoulders and sleeves, using crepe de chine to batiste fabrics across three sizes for 13 to 17 years. material yardage varies by width. Send 10 cents to Pattern Department with name address and size.
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Paris
Paris Pattern No 3072 All Seams Allowed
Dress pattern details a Russian line frock for girls 4 to 12 with red cashmere trim and embroidery. It includes fabric yardages for varied widths and a removable chemisette, closes front with buttons, and features tuck fullness in front back and sleeves. Pattern department notice notes fabric requirements for eight years.
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Paris
Roosevelt’s Rhinoceros Quote Sparks Cash Loss Talk
A brief exchange jokes about President Roosevelt spending big to shoot a rhinoceros. The line suggests the risk of spending beyond what a dollar can fetch, reflecting satire on value and profit. The quip mirrors a period voice and economic skepticism.
Elopement Shock as Man Marries Three Women
A North Carolina man attracted by hot weather reportedly elopes with three married women. The incident raises questions about heat induced behavior and social norms.
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North Carolina
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