Early Thanksgiving Days Across History
The article traces Thanksgiving origins from Bible to England and colonial America. It notes Israelite days of thanksgiving, English pre Reformation observances, Governor Bradford's voyagers, the first turkey feast, Psalm singing, war dances, and Massasoit's gift. It describes three-day celebrations, Standish exhibitions, and varied colonial holidays in August for harvests and victories.
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Prince of Wales
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Maine
Sagadahoc
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Bradford
Massachusetts Colony
Turkey Gobbler
Elder Brewster
Massasoit
Miles Standish
New England
Frugal Tale of Trousers and Respectable Economy
In Chicago, Walt Mason recites a quarrel over a wife giving away her husband’s worn trousers to a hob o. He defends frugality, recalling his father’s reuse of clothes from grandfather to son, and laments loss of a Taft meeting souvenir.
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Chicago News
Mrs. Jamesworthy
Taft
Jamesworth
Bankruptcy Court
Associated Charities
Jamesworthy
Young says state can get roads without bonds
Harrisburg November 24 Robert K Young State Treasurer and former auditor general argues that despite the defeat of a constitutional amendment allowing 50 million dollars in highway bonds Pennsylvania can still build better roads by authorizing 5 million dollars annually from state revenues. He suggests reallocating current appropriations to the Highway Department to fund road construction.
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Harrisburg
Robert K. Young
Pennsylvania
Highway Department
Henderson Leads Kephart by Narrow Margin in Superior Court Race
Philadelphia reports Judge John J. Henderson led John W. Kephart by 9,398 votes in the superior court judge election based on Harrisburg returns with Allegheny counted. Kephart trailed Grim by over 31,000 and Alcorn by 32,800. totals show 795,835 votes for the judges with a state turnout drop from last year. The fifty million loan amendment failed by 41,395 votes, 259,402 to 300,435.
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John J. Henderson
John W. Kephart
Superior Court
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Allegheny
Allegheny County
Kephart
Webster Grim
James Alcorn
Grim
Henderson
Alcorn
Profit on Stamps Held Legal
Postmaster General Burleson reports daily complaints about stamp vending machines in drug stores hotels lobbies and newsstands. The devices sell four 1 cent stamps or two 2 cent stamps for a nickel earning a cent profit per sale. Third Assistant Postmaster A M Dockery says the law against selling stamps above face value applies only to postmasters and their employers, not independent sellers.
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Burleson
A. M. Dockery
Dan McCarthy's Verse on The Grouch and The Golden Rule
Toronto writer Daniel J. McCarthy humorously critiques a grouchy patron by contrast with the Golden Rule. The verse warns against cynicism and urges neighborly aid, noting social duty, tax honesty, and civic kindness. Written for a Rubber Tire Company trade journal, it mocks a local shop owner while promoting cooperation.
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Daniel J. McCarthy
Toronto
Can
Bradford
Man a Once Useful Animal in Evolution of Women
The piece reviews the historical role of man, noting he aided in early industry and culture but, after his decline, asserts no permanent use remains. It portrays man as a parasite bridging old and new regimes and questions immortality beliefs once held by men.
Prices of meat rise tied to cattle supply drop
Erie Times notes official data show cattle raised per 100 persons divided from 1909 to 1913 dropping from 62 to 37, explaining meat price increases. The piece pokes readers about their beef consumption, asking who has eaten about 3.7 beeves in a year.
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Erie Times
First International Exposition of Safety Devices in New York
The American Museum of Safety announces the first international exposition of safety and health promoting devices, scheduled to open in New York next month under its direction.
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New York
American Museum of Safety
The Knocker and His Corkscrew Soul
The poem fragment describes a knocker as a two legged creature with a cork screw soul and water logged brain. It depicts the knocker causing fear among honest men and prompting angels to seek refuge behind harps while hell gates close. Missouri Brunswicker is cited.
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Missouri
Patent Nebraskan knapsack sprayer operated by foot pumps
A Nebraskan patented knapsack sprayer uses a system of bellows under the wearer’s feet. The user alternately compresses the bellows while walking to pump air into the reservoir.
Post Office Stamps Licking Duty For Christmas Parcels
Washington post office staff assigned to lick postage stamps for parcels post during the Christmas season. Licking is optional for customers. if declined a clerk may perform the task. Likely only one clerk will handle the work at a time, with Postmaster Allen coordinating.
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Post Office
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Walter
Franklin Savings Bank Depositors to Receive At Least 65 Percent
The Franklin Trust Co. trustee in bankruptcy announced that creditors will receive at least 65 percent of their claims. The trustee has already paid 90 percent to depositors and expects further funds to lift distributions to the 65 percent level.
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Franklin Savings Bank
Franklin Trust Co
Notions on Gender Roles and Social Etiquette in Harper's Weekly
A satirical passage critiques gender norms and consumer worries, noting women and men face social expectations and expenses. It mocks cooking skills, fashion, taxation fears, and public behavior, ending with a critique of men smoking and late club hours.
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Harper’s Weekly
Table Etiquette Cartoon Advice From Baltimore Herald
A Baltimore Herald cartoon-style note gives humorous guidelines for Thanksgiving dining. It urges proper table behavior and restraint, warning against overindulgence while playfully commenting on cranberry sauce, stuffing, and gobbling. The column blends wit with restraint for a festive meal.
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Baltimore Herald
Market Report Wheat Futures and commodity quotes
New York market report lists Dec wheat at 96 54 and May 96 14 cents. Oats No 2 white at 47 1/2 to 47 5/8 cents. Pork Mess at 23.80 to 23.50. Butter Creamery extras at 33 3/4. Eggs state and Pa nearby hennery white 58 to 63 cents. Potatoes state per 1280 lbs 2.12 to 2.25.
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New York
State
Pennsylvania
Hennery
Buffalo Provision Market Prices
Buffalo market updates show Wheat No 1 Northern at 91c, Corn No 2 yellow 82c, No 3 yellow 81 4c, Oats No 2 white 44c, No 3 white 43c. Flour Fancy branded patent per barrel 5.00 to 5.09, Butter Creamery prints 36 to 37c, Eggs Hennery mixed 47 to 48c, Cheese Good to choice 16 16 4c, Potatoes White round No 1 per bushel 80c.
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Buffalo
Wipter Family
East Buffalo Livestock Market Report Prices
East Buffalo stockyard reports cattle prices for prime steers shipping steers choice cows and heifers export bulls and veals with ranges from 6.50 to 11.25. Sheep and lambs show spring lambs at 7.50 to 7.60 and yearlings 5.50 to 6.00 while hogs list light Yorkers 7.60 to 7.75 and heavies 8.00 to 8.10.
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East Buffalo
Buffalo Hay Market Prices Reported
Timothy No 1 16.50 Timothy No 2 14.50 Timothy No 3 12.00 Straw Wheat and oat 9.50 10.00
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Timothy
German scientist invents whistle to warn of mine gases
A German scientist has developed a whistle that blows when dangerous gases enter it, operating on a principle similar to the safety lamp to warn miners.
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