Thanksgiving's Hilarious Origin by Will Allen
A humorous view on the origin of Thanksgiving argues Bradford did not invent the feast in 1621, noting earlier feasts across cultures and Bible history. The piece recounts the Mayflower voyage, Plymouth hardships, harvest abundance, and how a three day celebration grew into a yearly tradition with inviting outsiders and communal feasting. It also offers playful table decor ideas using poinsettias, ferns, and a Japanese vine, ending with a call to share meals with those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Allen
Overnor Bradford
New England
Eute
Bradford
WhITS Waterloo People in Canada
Edward C. Andrews reports from Saskatchewan Canada on a Black Hawk county migration pattern. Wheat crops are large and oats yields high with potatoes at one tract yielding 60 bushels per acre. Notable local figures F E Ball George B Strayer and W Williams own land and drive immigration to Saskatoon and vicinity as farmers learn results of the world baseball series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Andrews
Saskatchewan
Canada
Black Hawk County
F. E. Ball
George B. Strayer
Drinkwater
Wilcox
W. Williams
Independence Horseman
Williams Bors
Regina
Laford
Galloway Boys
F. C. Blanchard
Jay Hoover
Yorum
Weyburn
Outlook
Anfiewa
Saskatoon
Settlement Boom in Saskatchewan District Sparks Rapid Growth
The district sees rapid settlement by migrants from Europe and the United States. The note cautions against undermining others’ businesses and stresses building one’s own enterprise through fair competition and steady effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
United States
Club Women to Attend Cotton Theater Entertainment
Waterloo club women will attend a Saturday afternoon program at Cedar Falls Cotton theater featuring Anne Shaw Faulkner of Chicago, a noted reader, with Marx Obendorfer on piano. The event, illustrated, promises a musical literary treat, causing adjournment of local civic and education sociological meetings for a week. La Porte Needlework Club met at Mrs. Jacob Myer’s home for needlework, conversation, and music, followed by a welcome luncheon.
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Waterloo Club
Cotton Theater
Cedar Falls
Anne Shaw Faulkner
Chicago
Sful
Warner
LA Porte
Jacob Myer
la Porte Avenue
County Prisoner Sheds His Skin as Result of Scarlet Fever
LeRoy Utterback, a 25 year old bank clerk in quarantine for scarlet fever at Mrs. Carrie L. Funk’s home on Locust street, has shed his entire outer skin over weeks. He was jailed on breach of trust after allegedly taking 1500 dollars to buy his lover a car. Skin peeling prevents his removal to jail until the health authorities lift quarantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Utterback
Carrie L. Funk
Locust Street
Utterback
Sheriff and Health Board
Funk
Dinner and club notes at Waterloo gatherings
Miss Frances Brammer hosts a 20 guest dinner on Second street west in honor of Miss Edna Harrison and Mrs. A C Wilby, who recently married and relocated to Waterloo. The Friday Luncheon Club met at Mrs. H B Cropper’s Highland home with chrysanthemums and carnations as centerpieces, followed by readings and needlework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Brammer
Second Street West
Edna Harrison
A. C. Wilby
Waterloo
H. B. Cropper
Highland
When Col Watterson Becomes President
The Henry Watterson of Louisville’s Courier Journal spoke at a Taft banquet, declaring a mock platform. He promised to end circle-hand shaking, abolish civil service, expel Black and allies, and fill offices with friends. He vowed to dissolve parties, threaten Turks and Italians, hoist the flag over Tripoli, and emasculate trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Men of
Louisville
Taft
Maj
Archibald W. Butt
Col. Watterson
White House
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Gen. Black
Turk
Italian
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Lydia Rivard
Peter Bissonette
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Arthur Bissonette
Whits
Society News
Knapp Drug CO
Colgate
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