Let Us Give Thanks This Thanksgiving Proclamation
A veteran orator extols gratitude for Freedom and Liberty, recalls the 1775 start of the American war for independence, and honors forefathers, soldiers, and the flag. It urges America must be for Americans, warns against internal threats, and recalls historical thanksgiving traditions from Bradford to Cromwell.
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God of Nations
United States
England
Continental Congress
George Washington
Earth
America
Patrick Henry
USA
Ely
Romilus
Elizabeth
Oliver Cromwell
Pilgrim Fathers
Bradford
Winslow
Massasoit
Russia
Thanksgiving Quietly Observed in Washington
Washington marks Thanksgiving with a morning of quiet observance. Businesses close at noon and banks, post office, and courthouse shut for the day. The day features football at Columbus Junction with large local attendance and a 7:30 pm union church service at the Christian church benefiting Near East relief.
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Washington
Amd
Washington Junction
Columbus Junction
Christian Church
M. R. Regan
The
Baptist Church
Cause of Relief
Near East
Thanksgiving Day Reflections on Family, Charity and Faith
A sermon-like meditation recalls grateful gatherings of relatives and friends. It urges aid for the poor and homes lacking cheer, warns of vice, and contrasts temporal joys with eternal rewards, ending with a blessing for many future thanksgiving days.
Holiday Vacation Dates Set by City Schools Chief
Supt W C Hartwne announces two week Christmas vacation for city schools. The break begins at close of school on Tuesday December 21 and classes resume on the morning of Wednesday January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
W. C. Hartwne
Parents Asked to Help Curb Measles Epidemic
Dr. C. W. Stewart city health officer and local school authorities urge parents to cooperate in controlling a measles epidemic hampering school work. Some have allowed ill children to attend classes, which is against the law and spreads the disease across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Stewart
Small Boy Hurt in Falling From Auto
Harry Smith five year old son of Mr and Mrs H D Smith was severely bruised yesterday afternoon when he fell from an automobile at the northeast corner of the square. The door opened as he leaned on it and he was thrown to the pavement. He was taken to a doctor's office for examination and the injuries were limited to bruises with no serious consequences feared.
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Harry Smith
H. D. Smith
Church and club notices fill town schedule
The Methodist choir cancels this week's rehearsal. Vesper music repeats during Sunday services. Damascus Shrine holds a Thursday meeting at Moose Hall. Busy club meets Friday with Mrs. Richardson for an all day session and bring darning needles. Presbyterian Ladies Bible class meets Friday with Miss Maggie Foster and a postponed social is delayed. Women's Home Missionary Society meets Friday at Mrs. Miller's home with delegate reports from St Paul and Ottumwa. B E O social postponed to next week. Sunday school class meets Friday at 2 pm with Miss Maggie Foster. Farmer's Union meets Friday evening at Young America schoolhouse.
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L. H. Richardson
The
Presbyterian Church
Maggie Foster
Women's Home Missionary Society
M. E. Church
A. R. Miller
St. Marion Avenue
St. Paul
Ottumwa
J. A. McCall
Prairie Flower Church Announces Thanksgiving Services
County churches report Bible school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. evening service at 7:45 p.m. Thanksgiving service will be observed Thursday evening with special music. Pastor E. A. Anderson urges attendance. 242ta West Chester Baptist notes Bible school at 10 a.m. union Thanksgiving service at M E Church. If no church home, join this church. E A Anderson, pastor. 24202
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Prairie Flower Bible School
E. A. Anderson
West Chester Baptist Bible School
E. Cady
M E
Private sale of household goods by Mrs Swift
Sale of household goods at private residence on Friday and Saturday November 26 and 27. Items include bookcase buffet electric washer refrigerator sewing machine gas plate gas stove kitchen range hall tree two rockers commode two stands and other articles. Address 603 N Ave B 24112.
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J. C. Swift
N. Ave
Funeral for Mrs Samuel Anderson Friday
Funeral services for Mrs Samuel Anderson, who died Tuesday evening, will be held at the home of her daughter Mrs George Foster on East Washington street at ten o clock Friday morning. The service will be conducted by Rev A R Oates of the Presbyterian church. Interment will be in Ainsworth cemetery.
Frere Urges Orchestra in Restaurant Scene
In a noisy dining room a patron demands the orchestra play the Toreador song while someone sings an odd mixed phrase about a bead and a byil, creating confusion and laughter among diners.
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Frere
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Evening Journal
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R. BE
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