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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1896

Page

6

Women’s Mischief and Mastery on the Thames Boat

A London Punch excerpt humorously contrasts women’s many skills with a maritime mishap. It notes their expertise in hospitality, gifting, social artistry, and fashion while playfully detailing a companion’s muddled boat steering during a Thames trip, ending with a light critique of the mishap.

Mall Mr. Harrison Tonrack Alice Br. Harrison London

Fashions and Cookery Snippets From Chicago Record

Among Women, Folk, Newest caps for women are brown and black plaid emblematic of Scotch clans. Bonnets cut deeper than last season, silk lined. Delftware favored for dinner table decor. Autumn leaves hats with black and white aigrette. Turaipe prep and mushroom dish details follow, with varied techniques and ingredients.

Chicago Record

Thanksgiving Ode to Autumn and Nation in Prayer

A long devotional poem speaks of autumn abundance and national thanksgiving. It calls people to worship, ring bells, and gather in homes and churches as all seasons’ work is praised, likening harvests, ships, and labor to a chorus of gratitude led by David Gray in Christian Work.

Greece David Gray A. Morton Aunty Morton Morton River Granville Bor

Aunty Morton's Thanksgiving Reconciliation Triumph

Aunty Morton, guiding a broken family toward forgiveness, orchestrates a Thanksgiving reconciliation between Farmer Granville, his daughter, and Dr Wellman. Through care for dépendant kin, a grandchild’s presence softens old wounds, uniting clan and reigniting gratitude under a shared feast.

Granville Morton Katie Mary Dr Wellman Gil Farmer Wellman Mrs. Morton Dr. Wellan Parmer Granville E. Elie Cherry Good Housekeeping

Meandering Mike Seeks Shelter After Long Search

In a colloquial Washington Star exchange, a weary Meandering Mike pleads for basic hospitality, while a kind-hearted lady offers corned beef and cabbage as a small mercy. The dialogue highlights hardship and small acts of kindness amid difficult travels.

Mike Washington Star

Thankful for Thanksgiving in Golden Daya

Poem of gratitude opening with praise for Thanksgiving and its warmth. Mentions children pets books schoolmates friends and learning. Describes Thanksgiving dinner with turkey plum pudding and mince pie. Signed by Thayer Rouse in Golden Daya.

Boya Thayer Rouse

Growing Older Thanksgiving Reflections Across Years

Growing older each year, the piece muses on aging, memory, and gratitude for life’s journey. It contrasts childhood wonder with maturer years, noting divine grace and safe travel through life’s passes, while reflecting on the marks we bear.

Wema

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THE WALL Nounds & Jarvis Troy Illinois Agin Aled Dr. Wellian Penrose Bearce Mrs. Granville Farmer Granville Frankie Mortoh
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