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WHAT "SAY THE PILGRIM FATHERS ?
|£ver since President Lincoln, in 1864, appointed by pro
clamation the fourth Thursday of November as a day
for thanksgiving, Presidents of the United States and
many governors of States have followed the example of the
original Thanksgiving established by the Pilgrim Fathers
of the Plymouth Colony after their first harvest in the
year 1621. There is no compulsion about either proclaim
ing or observing Thanksgiving Day, and in this fact it
finds one of its strongest virtues. *
Many of us observe Thanksgiving because of whatever
favors or fortunes have blest us during the year. Revers
ing the order of time and events, it is to be wondered what
the original Pilgrim Fathers would be thankful for were
they here to see the changes that have taken place since
the early part of the 17th Century.
In science and invention they would marvel at the de
velopments. In educational advancement they would have
reason to be proud. In efficiency of travel, of labor, of ac
counting, of mass production, they would be astounded. In
all material accomplishments for comfort, convenience and
beauty they would have reasons to give thanks. But what
about the virtues ?
It is true that the Pilgrims (often erroneously confus
ed and made all-inclusive with that type known as Puri
tans) adhered generally to extreme moral scruples, often
bordering onto bigotry; yet we are inclined to believe that
the ghosts of the Pilgrim Fathers, looking down upon the
vices and moral laxities of present-day civilization, would
utter exclamations of horror rather than lift their voices
in words of thankful prayer.
Until the world advances in integrity and personal vir
tue; in orderly government; in peaceful pursuits of happi
ness that flows from clear conscience rather than from
mere physical exhiliration; until men meet men on common
grounds of trust because imbued with inherent righteous
intent rather than fair results imposed by code or statute,
there will be a need for Thanksgiving, not only for what we
have had, but for what we believe we can become. A day
will be needed to call wayward minds to the solid virtues
that spring from the hearts of those whose sacrifices were
rewarded mostly by the conviction of their own faithful
endeavors.
Headlong we speed at rates heretofore undreamed of
at production never before realized; at accomodations and
luxuries hardly appreciated because taken for granted;
and with frequent instances of prosperity among individ
uals too much to be made use of and enjoyed. It takes
Thanksgiving Day to remind us of the real fundamentals
of life without which all the rest is useless.
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FAMOUS DOCUMENT IS
DEAD GHICACO TflSIL
CHICAGO, Nov. 22. (/P)— The De
claration of Independence was read
in its entirety at the trial of Wil
liam Andrews, whom Mayor “Big”
Bill Thompson, is trying to depose
as superintendent of schools. The
document was read for the alleged
purpose of proving Colonists had a
real grievance against King George
and were not misled as certain his
torians claim.
' NOT ACCOHDING HOYLE
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22. (/P)—
Representative Johnson of South
Dakota charged the investigation be
ing conducted by those who allege
themselves to be members of the
Ways and Means Committee, is with
out authority. He contends commit
tees for the new Congress have not
yet been appointed.
KING WISHED SON TO
BUCHAREST, Nov. 22.. (^—Des
pite all of Prince Caroll’s renuncia
tions of the Rumanian throne his
father, the late King Ferdinand, con
sidered him the legitimate heir and
with his dying strength wrote a let
ter to Premier Bratiani begging him
to help his son regain leadership of
the Hohenzollern dynasty.
BIG "GUN" IN HUM
BING GETS TWO YEAHS
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22. (£>)—
Captain Marvin P. “Doc” Schouweil
er, said by Federal agents to have
been the biggest gun in the illicT
rum running in .Southern Califor.o'?,
today was sentenced to twe year?
in the penitentiary and fined ST.OCG
by Federal Judge Wm. P. Janies
WINTRY WEATHER IN
N. Y. TIKES LUES
NEW YORK, Nov. 22. (/P)—Winter
struck Chicago Saturday, swept in
by a 90-mile gale and a rain storm,
which tumbled the temperature from
71 to 48. Cold weather was predicted
for New York Sunday, although the
thermometer hovered around 65 Sat
urday. One boy was killed and 12
persons slightly injured during the
storm in Chicago.
SPECIAL FIRE MEETING
There will be a special meeting of
the fire department tomorrow (Wed-j
nesday) evening at 7 o’clock and all
members are instructed to be on hand.
ACCEPTS TWO MILLION
LONDON, Nov. 22. (/P)—The Jer
usalem goverment has accepted $2, j
000,000, from John D. Rockefeller, Jr.,
to establish a museum to be known
as the Palestine Archaelogy.
FRYE-BRUHN TURKEYS. DUCK
AND GEESE. ROASTERS, FRYERS,
HENS AND CAPONS ARE THE
CHOICEST ON THE MARKET.
COMfe IN AND SEE FOR YOURSEIF.
YOU GET GOOD SERVICE AS WELL
AS GOOD MEAT AT FRYE-BRUHN
CO.
New York and vanilla ice
cream at the Candy Cottage.
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“ Poker Faces ”
The funniest feature seen for a long time
An 8 reel super-comedy of mirth
A mix-up of married life that’s a scream
Real Humor That Will Make You Laugh FOR
A Week.
“ALSO A GOOD STORY”
If you like being amused see this picture
REMEMBER-8 REELS OF JOY!
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Buick for 1928 gets away in traffic like
' an arrow from a bow!
Watch the Buicks next time you drive
downtown. See how easily they step out
in front when the signal changes. And
note how they give other cars the slip
in the friendly rivalry of traffic.
You cannot say you know the full
meaning of “performance’* until you’ve
driven a Buick for 1928.
BUICK MOTOR COMPANY, FLINT, MICH.
Division of General Motors Corporation
BUICK>I928
Ogles Garage
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