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The Meeker herald., 1892-11-26
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An Ancient Custom.

The custom observed by the Amcri
can people on the last Thursday of
November is said to be of great an
tiquity. Some writer's tell us that it
comes from the laws of Moses. This is
doubtful, however, Notwithstanding
the customs of the Hebrews who in
bygonc days only returned thanks
when material blessings had come to
them, such as bountiful harvests. The
custom of celebrating state and ma
tional festivals according to the best
authority antedates the Mosai c period.
The Meeker herald., 1892-11-26
Revolving View OF Thank.giyinr.

II everything moves in circle in
the progress of tn world it is not COM
patiblc with our present environment
to make one hundred pies at time,
ten loaves of cake, or load the table
with such an abundance of riches. En-
joymeut rests upon memory for those
who nave lived it, upon description for
those who have not. AS Il dissolving
view it fades gently from sight. What
is this fair picture slowly rising To
view? The modern Thanhsgiving.
The delicate cooking ,nct, di-
vided, subdivided and surrounded by
the wondrous setting of the growth of
skill with which this nineteenth cen
tury is tecming-a negative ready to
produce scene even more delightful,
enhanced by all that genius, intelli
gence and the rapid communication
with all parts of the great world bring
to us.
The Meeker herald., 1892-11-26
Tho American Thanksgiving.

The origin of Thanksgiving day is
due to the early settlers of the States
of Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York,
and New England. Throughout the
colonial period the last Thursday in
November was generally appointed by
he Governors as day of Thanksgiving
to God. After the revolution Washing
ton commenced a continuance of the
observance. The day, however, did
not become National. holiday until
after the Civil war.
The Meeker herald., 1892-11-26
SHILOH'S
CON S u Nj p TI0 N
CURE.

The success of this Great Cough Cure is
without parallel in the history of medicine.
All druggists are authorized to sell it on pos
tive guarantee, test that no other cure can
successfully stand. That IL may become
known, the Proprietors, at an enormous ex-
pcnsc, are placing Sample Bottle Free into
every home in the United States and Canada.
II you have a Cough, Sore Throat, or Bron-
chitis, use it, for it will cure you. If your
child has the Group, or whooping Cough, use
it promptly, and relief is sure. II you dread
that insidous disease CONSUMPTION, use IT,
Ask your Druggist for SHILOH'S CURE,
Price 10 cts. , so cts. and 81 90. 1fyour Lungs
are sore or Back lame, use Shiloh's Porous
Plaster. Price 25 cts. For sale by all Drug
yists and Dealers.
The Meeker herald., 1892-11-26

six daughters and four sons ana all
but Annie Eunicc were married. She
lived at home on 1.-The old place" so,
although grandfather had been dead
several years, things held together and
went on much as they had done; for
Aunt Eunice of course, knew grand
mothers ways" as did Letitia, the
house-servant. The farm was let on
shares, but that did not affect the
habits of its owner. Harvest time still
means the storing of vegetables in the
cellar bins, the filing of the pork
barrel and the curing of hams and
shoulders.
do not think we could have been
persuaded that Thanksgiving day was
possible away from the New England
hill-farm and the full bins and barrels;
or, that Thanksgiving feast could be
prepared without an old-fashioned
brick oven. The heating of it was in
itself ceremony. Small, round
sticks of oven wood were laid evenly
within it, and when they had turned
TO red COILS. and the baking of a bit of
dough had proved the heat, then all
were drawn out and the oven floor
was swept clean. Such apple and
mince and deep-dished pumpkin
pies as were then slid in
from what seemed to be n
fattencd pitch-forls! Such brown
bread-shaped by hands dipped in
cold water and by them laid tenderly
upon n board, as slowly expanded and
grew sweet and crisp in the warm,
clear atmosphere which only burnt
wood can make! Such pudding as
emerged, Thanksgiving morning, to
crown the feast! OF deep copper
color in the curds and yellow jelly in
the whey. studded with plump raisins
and fragrant with spices-it stands
alone in history! And richness upon
richness, it was covered with "white of
egg" and served with cream. There
was halo of romance about it, too, for
it baked all night in an iron
kettle and some one had to sit
up, till midnight, to stir it. We older
ahildrcn-over sixtcen-drew lots for
The Meeker herald., 1892-11-26


to be fair, just as did, but one spear
of grass was easier for me to draw
than were the others, and it happened
TO be the longest. And then, when
Harry held them for the boys, giving
up his chance to draw, ! fear he
favored Dick, for twinkling glance
passed between them.
1t was an innovation, this sitting up
with some one not a cousin. and
mother demurred when she and We're
alone together. But, dear me, we had
known Dick for years and he was one
of us for the harvest holiday, what
could she say?
They left us, at 10, in the big roomy
kitchen, with the freight and the can
dies wing with each other in throw
ing shadows on the walls while the
tea-lsettle, coHy genius of the place,
still purred its song of content in n
corner of the hearth. The fragrance
of the days cooking fingered family in
the air. A polished tin or two flashed
now and then in some stray glcam 1t
was all mysterious and yet homelilSc.
On one of the wooden tables stood
our Refreshments, the nuts and
apples, the cider and plate of seed
cakes made by Aunt Eunice, who never
forgot seed-cakcs and turnovers in the
pound-cake making of life.
The pudding, which had already met
the spoon several times, was fulfilling
it's destiny in the oven. 1.-TWO hours
till midnight" said Dick, with salts
fed look, and drew the twin arm
chairs to the firc-side. Come, Elsie. p"
What else did he say? Indeed, ! am
not telling you about Dick. ! am
only giving you the recipe for Grand
mothers Thanksgiving pudding.
The Meeker herald., 1892-11-26
The Chances OF Catching Cholera by
an Acclimated Person.

During the last serious cholera cpl.
demic in Paris it was estimated by
the local physicians that the chance
that an acclimated person living in
clean quarters and observing even or
dinary sanitary precautions would
contract the disease was about one in
1000. unacclimated Americans were
said to run one chance in 500, and an
American, some years resident in
Paris when the outbreak came, re-
ports that no one with whom he was
acquainted in the slightest decree,
whatever his walk in lie, was seized
with the disease. Still, Americans left
Paris in swarms. One who fled, and
encountered the outbreak in Spain,
saw his landlord stricken down and
carried out dead OF cholera in few
hours. He had persisted in eating raw
fruit against repeated warnings from
the physicians
The Meeker herald., 1892-11-26
No Change.

"How are you eetting alonpY" asked
the farmer OF the miller.
Same old grind. was the latter's
reuIv.-Detroit Flee 'ress. -
The Meeker herald., 1892-11-26

Walter Is composed of oxygen and
hydrogen in the proportion of one vol
ume of tho former gas to two volumes
Of Tie latter,
The Meeker herald., 1892-11-26
To Take His Place,

Have you a parrot that swears?"
asked a woman as she entered the
bird store.
II suppose I could get one," replied
the dealer; "but l never bad such a
call before"
"lou see, my husband went out
West u month ago and I'm sort O.
lonesome"
The Meeker herald., 1892-11-26
A THANKSGIVING IpYL.

like the going up
of the Israelites
with their wives
and their little
ones" there were
so many of us.
GRANDMOTHER had
The Meeker herald., 1892-11-26

Now She VIII Shop industrlously.
Cumso-You look sad. Have you
heard bad news?"
The Meeker herald., 1892-11-26
GRANDMA'S PUDDING.

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went up
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for ou r
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The Meeker herald., 1892-11-26

"No; that wasn't it. My wife came
in and told me that the manager OF
the largest dry goods store in town
said my credit was good for anything
in the store. smith, Gray & Co. s
Monthly
The Meeker herald., 1892-11-26

"What was it2 Did your tailor tell
you he wouldn't trust you any long
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-09-16

A sample Of the conversions to the
Peoples party faith which are taking
place daily is reported by Bro. Nc
Laughlin. At the Wichita rally he
mounted a wagon in the procession
and entered into conversation with
the proprietor. 1t proved to be Mr..
Lee Smith, of Sedgwick, new work
er in the ranks. Mr.. Smith stated
that he had always been a Republi,
can, but was not fully satisfied on
some points, so he attended a meet.
ing of his party and while Chester l.
Long was speaking asked him a few
questions for information. The mild
and gentle Long, who will find that
he is too short November s, became
wrathy and abused Mr.. Smith so out.
rageOuSly that he arose and publicly
announced then and there that he
was forever done with the G. o. p.
He further stated that he actually
had to cease his open expressions tC
avoid being handled violently by hi;
Republican brethren. All the same
he had a load of wheat in the process
sion at Wichita, which he donated tt
the Weaver campaign committee.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-09-16

The great demonstration of the PeO-
pie at Wichita Tuesday was the larg-
est political gathering that ever as
Sembled in this section of the state,
Notwithstanding the Associated press
report belittles it in manner that
would be disgrace to the columns
of a Republican county newspaper.
There were by actual count in the
procession 81 vehicles, 1865 voters
and upwards Of 1000 people, counting
host Of hOrsemen. The banners
and floats were elegant and pointed.
There must have been 10000 to 1900
people on the grounds. Governor
Lewelling spoke first, followed by
Jerry Simpson and Col. Haines
Jerry Simpson was rendered a perfect
ovation and is said to have made
the greatest effort of his life. Being
on the same ground on which Judge
BOtkin so grossly slandered him, he
literally skinned the scOundrel alive
and amid the deafening applause Of
the multitude stretched his filthy
hide upon the trees to dry. 1t was q
monster demonstration and will bt
followed by another on the occasion
of General Viewers visit to Wichita
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-09-16
THE OUTLOOK.

From every direction comes cheer
ing news for the POpulists. PrOmi-
nent men Of the old parties and news
papers by the score are coming out on
the side of the people every week.
Organizations are now being perfect
ed in every state in the union, and
there is absolutely nothing in the po-
litical news to discourage the men,
bers of the new party. In Colorado
the Democratic state convention has
almost unanimously endorsed the
Peoples ticket, which insures the
election of Weaver electors and the
state ticket.
In California the movement is grow
ing so rapidly that we can be reason.
ably sure of claiming that state.
In Texas the split in the Demo.
cratic party is growing wider and the
Peoples movement is gaining rap.
idly.
Nebraska is safe for a grand PEG.
pies victory, while all the nOrthwes
tern states are becoming earnest and
enthusiastic in the grand work.
We are sure of Alabama, while
Georgia, the CarOlinas and severa
other southern states are ripe for {
change for the better.
In our own beloved state tn,
good work goes bravely on, anC
If not another Populist meeting wer,
held before the election, we would
elect our whole state ticket by from
thirty to fifty thousand majority
The g. o. p. is doomed in this state
and may as well lie down and di
peaceably as to struggle and kick
The state is ours.
From every direction comes tn
news OF the certainty Of gains in Con
gressmen. and instead of eight W
shall more than likely have eight
members in the house of representa-
tives. Keep the ball rolling. Stan
up with the people.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-09-16

Look here, Mr.. POpulist: The Re-
publican papers say many of you are
going back to the G. 0. p. We don't
believe it. In fact, it is not so. But
should one reader of this have even
entertained such an idea, let him
stop and think. Ask yourself the
question whether there is the remOt,
est prospect of ever receiving any fur
Their advantages in any shape or form
by continuing the Republican party
in power. If you have any reason
whatever for complaint about your
state laws, your financial condition
and the present status of business,
you have the Republican party to
blame. They make no pledges to re-
form. Then what could you expect
to gain by going back to your "old
lOve??" A change is needed. A party
long in power becomes corrupt,
Stand up with the people.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-09-16

'Mr. Editor, be sure to keep track of
those prominent men who are coming
out for the Peoples cause" says a
brother at our elbow. We can't'do it.
They are coming too thick and fast
to be counted at a distance. We shall
no longer lack for leaders Of prOmin-
ence and ability. And thousands of
the middle class of people are coming
with each leader. Stand up with the
People,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-09-16

RipanS TabuleS cure hives.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-09-16

The MOnitOr-Press has changed its
title to read "The MOnitOr-PreSS
stands up for Kansas" OF course it
does. 1t recorded in cold black and
white that the settlers had grown
desperate and kicked up political
row because of continued crop fail
reS since they came here. Isn't
that standing up for country that
has grown the grain that grand old
Kansas has grown?
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-09-16
FALL FESTIVITIES.
st. Louis Extends Il Cordial
Welcome 10 All,

The city of st. Louis has become
famous the country over through the
agency of her annual Fall Festivities,
and from that source has gained the
SObriquet of the Carnival City of
America"
For the season of 1892 all previous
efforts in the line of entertainment
will be eclipSed. The great st. Louis
Exposition will throw its doors open
to the public Wednesday, September
It'll, and will continue to entertain
and delight thousands during a period
extending over forty days. One of
the chief attractions announced by
the management is the engagement
of Col. P. 5. Gilmore and his world
renOwn band, one hundred strong.
The illumination by gas and electric
ity Of the streets will extend over a
larger area and be on a grander scale
than any similar exhibition ever at
tempted in the world. The thirty
second great st. Louis Fair and Zoo
logical Gardens, Oct. Bird to Sth, whose
fame has been heralded broadcast.
will be one of the main attractions OF
that week, and as has been customary
for the last thirteen years the Yelled
Prophet will again appear in his fay-
orite city, on the evening of Tuesday,
October 4th. The hotel accOmmOda-
tiOns of st. Louis have been material.
ly increased since last year and strang.
erS are assured Of hospitable treat
nent.
The Missouri Pacific Railway and
Iron Mountain Route, with their vast
network Of lines extending over the
States Of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska,
Colorado, Indian Territory, Arkansas,
the West, South and Southwest, in
order to encourage travel, have made
a remarkably low round trip rate from
points on their lines to st. Louis and
return during the Festivities.
For further information relative Il
dates of sale and limits of tickets cal
on or address any Missouri Pacific Of
Iron Mountain ticket agent, who viii
be pleased to furnish same.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-09-16

The Monitor has discovered that
''the Peoples party is in a conspiracy
to give the mine-OwnerS one dollar
for every Sixty-three cents worth of
silver they produce" With such re-
diculous chaff it probably hopes to con-
vince former members of its party
that they should return to the fold.
1t is really surprising what a low es-
innate some G. o. p. editors place on
the intelligence of the reading public.
The people call for bread and they
cast them stone. Away with such
hoodOOS. They are enemies of their
country.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-09-16

devil his due. South Haven is usu-
ally good place to get crowd.
The people are awake to the issues,
and charitable to all alike. We were
very sorry to hear that the Smith and
Long aggregation failed to give salts.
faction and we only wish that the
people there might get an OppOrtu
nifty to hear Simpson. The contrast
would be very pleasing.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-09-16
Greater Than the Worlds Fair Today
Will he the G. A. r. Encampment
at Washington, September 90,

No comrade with $40 loose change
in his pocket, or cOmrade friend, can
afford to miss this opportunity of a
lifetime.
The Santa Fe will take you here
for less than $50 of the $40.
Our special Grand Army train will
leave Wichita at 1870 p. m. Friday,
September l6, and run through to
Washington without change via the
Big -Four and Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad, or will put you into Chicago,
when you can have choice of routes
all for the same money. Inquire of
the nearest Santa Fe agent for partic-
ulars.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-09-16

Sumner county is going to re-
turn A. G. FOrney to the legislature.
Mr.. FOrney is hard worker and well
worthy of their SuppOrt.-Adoocate.
Mr.. FCrney has never been in the
legislature, but will be our next sena
tor. He will succeed Senator J. W
FOrney, his brother, who is a Repub
lican. Hon. j. NJ. Doubleday and G
E. Meeker will be returned and entel
the next house with their old time
vigOr.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-09-16

The ''seniOr" told us last week to
make note Of the criticism offered by
Bro. Branscombe to our 'sizing up
the crowd at Smith and Longs meet
ing in that city and it is our fault
that it was not done. Mr.. Naugle
sized the meeting up at $50 to 200,
gauglng it by the one which he at.
tended at Mulvane. 1t is claimed
that there were all of 800 people
at South Haven, and the VOICE Is
perfectly willing to give them credit
to their outside limit. We always
thought 1t good policy to give the
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-09-16

One of the funniest things thus far
developed in this campaign is the
concerted action of the G. o. p. editors
holding up their hands in holy horror
for morality! With such vile and
imOral characters as Anthony, BOtkin,
etal, it would seem that the organs
would sing exceedingly small on nor.
ality, integrity and honor. Stand up
with the People.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-09-16

The editor of School and Scholar,
published at Conway Springs makes
an umcalled for attack in his paper on
Supt. Mclaughlin. When the people
understand that this man threatened
to make such an attack if he was not
given work in the institute, the
animus of his course in filling his
columns with such stuff will readily
be understood and fall harmless.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-09-16

My store is unuer roof again and l
am prepared to do better business
and carry a better stock thanever be-
fore. A. G. Haltiwanger. 43-tf
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-09-16

S. B. Jones, one mile east and six
miles south of Belle PLANE, will have
a sale of stock and implements on the
18th.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-09-16
County Ticket.

Stand up with the People and you
will always be right.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-01-27
How 4 PUZZLE Was SOLVED.

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And you would like to hear of one puz-
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Well, we will tell you about that very
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At the Universal Exposition of 1889 at
Paris, France, the best sewing machines of
the world. including those Of America, were
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jury composed Of the best foreign meehan-
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This jury, after exhaustive examination
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The French Government, as q further
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That is how the puzzle of the best sewing
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