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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1894
Page
1
The piece recalls a historic Thanksgiving, praising the nation’s harvest and resilience. It speaks of a homeland from sea to sea, blessing for gifts from the Creator, and a call to a nationwide chorus of Thanksgiving. The author is Linton Seollard.
Farmer Brand pleads for his separated son John to join Thanksgiving with Eben’s family. John, embittered by his wife’s death and his stepmother, refuses. A missing child, Billy, prompts a desperate search as winter closes in, ending with John finding the boy frozen at a mountain oak and grasping a chance for reconciliation.
Mme. Gobbler tells her children that their father attended a Thanksgiving dinner yesterday. The Little Gobblers react with surprise as she breaks into song about the feast.
A reflective hymn lists oysters turkey meat pumpkins sweet potatoes and corn bread as staples of a grateful feast. The poem by W J Lampson honors the blessing of meals and the hope of heaven while acknowledging the dead and the need to give thanks beyond medicine.
A humorous reminiscence recalls a resident known for poking fun at his friends by avoiding their offerings during the upcoming Thanksgiving season. The tale emphasizes his keen awareness of his own choices and his confidence in not being fooled by others.
A husband and wife spar over the appeal of Thanksgiving football. She says the sport misses the holiday spirit, while he argues the games inspire gratitude in not being players, highlighting family-tilted holiday tensions.
Plodding Pete questions the value of Thanksgiving while Meandering Mike laments it as a big free lunch day. The two characters express discontent and humor in a dialogue about the holiday's significance.
Mr Hicks scolds his son Willie for noise at the dinner table. Willie jokes he would eat turkey for three boys to quiet the rest.
A brief collection of recipes for a traditional Thanksgiving spread includes Roast Turkey with stuffing and Pumpkin Pie. Tips emphasize a hearty feast with classic American flavors and festive serving ideas.
A late 19th century article spotlights the Berkeley Ladies’ Athletic Club and its new physical culture program for women. It details facilities including bowling, a plunge bath, private baths, and a gym with weights and running track. Admission is limited to 640 members, with a $15 entry fee and $10 annual dues.
An advertisement promotes The Best Advertising Medium offering rates available upon request. The message emphasizes advertising prominence and affordable pricing for clients seeking media exposure.
A garbled column recounts jokes and anecdotes from press writers and colleagues. It features snippets about Abe and sereners, with references to a university note and a discussion of a giant leaf drop experiment at Ithaca, mentioning Pacantede and water buoyancy.
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