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The silver star., 1898-11-10

Returns state that wolro,t has elected
only one hold over eennior The Hon.
Ed. vii! probably be out Of politics next
elnciion.
The silver star., 1898-11-10

The piers for the bridge across the Do
,.orss river are in place.
The silver star., 1898-11-10

C. w Cochran was down from Glen
coe last Sunday.
The silver star., 1898-11-10

George Phelps has completed the fence
around the mill grounds.
The silver star., 1898-11-10

j. I. Quick and H. D. BEindle weri
clerks for the judges OF election.
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A. Mcdonald was down from quarry
yesterday ara paid this office call.
The silver star., 1898-11-10

G. W. osbourn. Rio G.aude Southern
line man. spent Monday night in this
city.
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MIS-. We s1a.yEass and children are
able TO be up and around again.
The silver star., 1898-11-10

The Delinquent tax list will appear
next week
The silver star., 1898-11-10

Bets, on the election were scarce ii
this vicinity
The silver star., 1898-11-10

Postmaster Ormiston and wife came
an from Formby Tuesday to vote.
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Call and see the new line OF samples
Tor fall and wintos clothing nt Tar siI.
YER STAR Office.
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Old papers 10 cents por hundred At
this Office.
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Job work hons,xt this Office.
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rouxrY OFFICIALS.
COMMISSIONERS :
PgrcINcr 20. 3

PRECINCT so. 3,
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-11

Mrs. w. Forstman ana Joseph CIede, all
Of Victoria. and Mr.. n. Cicde, Miss Ida
Clede, Miss Olga Lenk and Mr.. Herbert
TAFT Of Houston.
Mr.. H. W. walker Of Edna Was IN the
city yesterday on his way home from Waco.
Mr.. Walker visited the Assditorium and
EXPRESSED sinipa ise and pleasure at tho
spelndld exhibits there displayed. Hs
thinks the exposition credit to SouAn
Texas, and expressed ho>a that II would
result In crest annual midwinter fair ut
Houston.
Rev. A. s. poindexter OF Tyler, Mr.. T. w.
Mcleod end daughter OF Alleyton. Mrs. A.
M. Kotzebue of Moulton, Miss Willie Put
ncy OF EaEio Lake and Miss Efie Mullin OF
Giddings were the guests OF Mrs. Matt Me-
lseod during The Fruit. Flower and Vege-
table Festival. Miss Mullin Will remain
several weeks.
The happiest man In Houston yesterday
was Mr.. Peter Louis De AIatchc OF Vic
toria. Texas. He carrted off three first
prizes at the Fruit. Flower AMI Vegetable
Festival for cgars, best work. and display
He came to represent his county al tho
festival and he did It in great style. He
desires TO thank the citizens OF Houston
for courtesica In the name of Virtoria
county. saso4s ~ssA
Colonel r. F.. SEWER, the editor OF the
Sabinal Sentinel. was In the city yesterday
and paid The Post pleasant visit Colo
mel Sewer found in Houston several ex-
studonte OF the Southwestern university of
Sownneo. Tennessee. who attended that
institution when tho colonel was one Of the
faculty. The meeting between the ox-pro-
fcssor and his ex-chwrSes was an enjoy
able ono.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-11
Presbyterian Pastoral Pronuncfn-
inpntO.

rlan utnrrsh OF the United States at ITS last
meeting directed that q pastoral leuter be
prepared and sent TO the several churches
and pastors. This letter has been Issued
and published In the several church papers,
end lbe pastor OF the First Presbyterian
church will at this mornings SER
vice use II SO the text for his discourse
This letter to,rhes upon many vital points
In the life and usefulness of the Presbyta-
rIan churIA and the pastor. Rev. William
Hayne 1,eavell. ID. D.. urgently requests
The attendance OF all tho members OF that
church and congregation Mt this morn ng' s
sei,vlce. A cordisl welcome Will also be
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-11

i 1ls6slsau = ~ Ceasnsssss - wssss
X 4 N 51r2 a. WITH CaAes.
IL ! go Inesdng u ~ Mssous now
4 salrIu 6,Scs betore ~ committee on
wurf 3re1d y 1ths ccn1znandsrv room OF
( ~ deieo0ie tsnsde ysstsrasy afternoon
3 1. N. e3aks1s ~ chosen chaarman ara ,.
3. Wr1o& secretary.
~ mssting mus for the purpose Of pre-
.erasns hanapcme canes 70 thrse members
"a rs oomuri&tee on work. w, W hsnns-
cutt 2, z. Boon nnd A. W OAm n,n.,;, . sse
Mcssra. j L. M1ller and Il. ~. Douy'ass.
had been previously remembered in a Ike
the canes were presmT,ed by Gsorse 10
pas, Jr.. in the names Of the members who
rom the ooanrnittee. and the presentation
speech was very appropriate.
Thc very cold wsabher of yesterday had
no eject ON the arsior Of delegates before
tie committed on work. At ROLL call every
member was present and all were auAio,s
to 10 to work.
Grand Master Sam r. Hamilton will re-
main In HIu,iston several days to attend
20 rrch masters as require his immedate
tsrs. iss,yang commissions TO the newly APP
pointed district dcpiuy grand masters, and
eranting bihspersation for setting new
lodges 10 work. He attended, the oDering
session OF the commtttee on wdrk. ami by
;nyitatlon. addressed those in Attendance
In his remarks he called the attention n
the brethren 10 the fact that, nl.iough It
was necessary and Important that they
should be well qualified to do the work..
yet they must not hose sight OF the great
duties which are so beautifully taught in
these various lectures His talk made q
good IMPRESSION.
The delegates TO the Grand Lodge st'il
m the city have arranged for an excursion
to Galveston totay. Yesterday morning
the grand maaters was notified by te;e-
phone by j. j. Davis of Harmony lodge
that tho two lodges of Galveston had pre-
pared to entertain thenA that They would
meet them at tlie train. and that an oyster
roast at Wooisa5n's lake was OH the pro-
giainne for 1I:00 o'clock. They are anxious
tllst every Mason sholili come down. II
there is any one thing above another that
Galveston Maeons are famous for Vt is
Their hosphtality
+ Rtfthyem cornnandery held meeting
Friday night to meet Sir Knisht Rornsa-
vail Of Waco wao was present to inspect
t,he sorll1sandery by order Of Grand Com
nrsrnier johnson of Dallas. Sir Kns ght
johnson was III tive city yesterday but was
compelled to refNinn home ON the evening
train and coua. net be present. The com
mandery also conferred the Red Cross de-
gree upon Confualiem Hunter. q maInber OF
In Grange chapter.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-11
The Miniature Railraad.

Several days OF last week the weather
was too bad for uhe little folks to see the
SMALLEST railroad IN the world that was In
oIsa.vitlcn out near me Auditorium, and 10
give the little folks Il chance TO see and
ride upon the miniature road 1t viii be OPP
ai,atod today
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-11

II You are in need Of a good watch OF clock
or good shotgun. don't fail to call at
sweeney Loan Once.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-11
TABLE LINEN
SETS.

Something that will please a house
keeper for Christmas present
is pretty linens. We have magnifi-
cent line TO select from and would ask
an inspection.
Linen Table Covers, Napkins 10 match,
at $50, 1888, $50, 500, $50, $50
and up.
Full line of Hemstitched Sets at s. 90, $50.
$50 and 500.
Hcmstitched Napkins at 400, $50 and 500
per dozen.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-11

Do you want oneP II :. s
possibly find a more cor,,,'.
than that we are shown, n
up. IN a
up. n
Plush capes at $50, 20. -, s. !.
$50 and up. M
Velvet Capes at $500, i7.So, !. "
up. "a J!
Ladies' Jackets at 2.25, 4.oo. Y /
and up.
Children's Refers at ali - 1.
Don't be misled BY overe,tln
ues, but see lis before you buy IL MI
have no cause to regret it. q
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-11

We closed out from the manufacturer
so very fine silk Umbrellas, with
beautiful handles, and if you have a
present to make to one of your gentle
man friends, why nothing would be
SO appropriate; the values of these
Umbrellas are a. pxW ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-11

few solid gold watches and some nne
diamonds tunredeemed) at sacrifice.
Sweeney Loan Office.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-11

You may at ali times feel confident Of find
ing JUST wha. we advertise, both in
quality and VALUE.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-11
Fancy Goods.

In fact, we show hundreds Of Pretty Novel;
ties suitable for Holiday presents.
You can make your Holiday selections
now and we will gladly put them aside to
bsdeliverd-at your pisasusA
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-11
HANDKERCHIEF
SELLING.

From nowuntil Xmas the Handkerchief
department is going to be lively. We
are preparing to show the grandest
line in the city.
Ladies' Initial Handkerchefs Sc
Gents Initial Handkerchiefs f5c and 25c
Gents Silk Initial Handkerchiefs
ate $500. ..25c and Soc
Ladies Embroidery silk Handkerchiefs
at. .... .. .. -. NV. 15c and zoe
Gents Plain Linen Flandkerchiefs
at..... 81, 25c, 35c, Soc
Ladies Embroidery Handkerchiefs @ II
at. f0c, i2i7c, $50, 20o, Csc and up.
Full line Of Handkerchiefs for
CHILDREN put up one half dozen
in fancy box.
Don't failto see our grand line of
REAL LACE 1ANDKERcHIEFS.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-11

SHOP WITH US. bec,u,.
have occasion to regret i.
misrepresent values, and ~, y
what we can't show.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-11-19
FIRST THANKSGIVING FEAST.
Event and Hospitality Entertained
Mnssnsoit and His Warriors.

The first Thanksgiving was appoint
ed by Gov. Bradford, at Plymouth,
Mass, in 1921. the year following the
landing of the Pilgrims, in order that
the colonists in a more special way
could rejoice together at having all
things in good and plenty, writes Cliff
ford Howard in Ladies' Home Jour
hal. In preparation for the feast gun
ners were sent into the woods for wild
turkeys. which abounded there in
great numbers; kitchens were made
ready for preparing the f~east-espe-
cially the large one in Dame Brewster's
house, which was under the immediate
direction and charge OF Priscilla Mo-
lines, she who afierward became the
wife OF John Alden-while a messen-
ger was dispatched TO invite Massasoit.
the chief OF the friendly tribe. TO at
tend the celebration.
Early on the morning Of the APP
pointed Thursday-about the first OF
Observation-Disclosures and ninety OF
his warriors arrived on the outskirts
Of the village, and. with wild yells, an
nounced their readiness 10 enjoy the
hospitality of their white brethren.
The little settlement, which now con-
sisted Of seven dwellings and four pub
lie buildings. was soon astir with men.
women and children. who gave the In
dams n hearty welcome as they filed
into the large square in front Of the
governors house. Soon the roll of n
drum announced the hour Of prayer,
for no day was begun without this re-
ligious service. Then followed n holt
day OF feasting and recreation. which
continued not only that day, but dur.
ing the two succeeding days. The
usual routine OF duties was suspended;
the children romped about in merry
play; the young men INDUCED in ath-
letic sports and games in friendly rival.
ry with the Indians; the little Amer
lean army Of 20 men. under the leader.
ship cf Miles %Standish. went through
It's drill and manual Of arms. 10 ;he
great delight and establishment Of the
natives, while the women busted them
selves in the careful preparation of the
excellent meals. which were eaten in
the open air"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-11-19

1t was one evening early In Septem-
Der, just after SHUTDOWN, while Mrs.
Dassy was finishing getting supper
and her husband and two of the boys
were In their places at the table wait
ing expectantly, that a wild shout was
heard from George Washington out
side.
Hes done il, pop, he's done It'll
Noah's done Ii! Come and see!" cried
the boy. in huge excitement. They
all rushed out.
~There he is-see him!" went on
George Washington, leaping around
like a kitten. Look at him! i saw
him do i'll"
The others looked up in the direc-
tion the boy pointed. Far out on a
long and scraggy limb of the pine tree,
a dark blot against the red of the
western sky, sat Noah. craning hisneck
this way and that as he gazed at the
world below.
"Good gracious alive, Melvira," cried
Mr.. Dassy, when he fully took in the
situation, The has done il, sure's
you're born! Noah's flown into the
lone tree to roosti Who'd have
thought he could have done I'll"
1T was a big fly, and that's a fact"
assented Mrs. Dassy.
big fiyl" roared Mr.. Dassy, 81 should
say 1t was a big fly! It's the biggest
fly any turkey in America ever made.
That Noah is the most"
just then the turkey stretched out
his neck and gave a loud gobble. the
first he had ever been heard to utter.
Mr.. Dassy stopped short, struck one
fist against the other, and went on:
There, it's begunl l knew that
peslSy gobbling would have TO come.
Nothing else but gobble, gobble, COB
bic, nowl"
"Well, come in.before supper all gets
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-11-19

stone. Andrew Jackson fell forward
on his face, with George Washington
on top Of him.
But they counted without their host
Noah was not there; with a fierce
beat Of his wings he shot out, and then
sailed away to the top of the lone tree.
There he stood up and uttered a de-
iGnt gobble.
Hear that!" cried Mr.. Dassy. in a
rage. "Il fix him now!" and he
snatched down his rifle from the wall.
"Now you put that gun right back"
said his wife, firmly. you know per-
fectly well IL you shoot at him so far
off that you are liable TO wound him.
and ! won't have him suffering. Wait
till morning, when you can get
up close to him and shoot him right
and so he'll never know what hits
him"
Mr.. Dassy snorted once or twice and
put up the rifle.
1t was just before the first sign OF
dawn next morning. The house was
dark. and the only sound TO be heard
was the sharp rush Of the wind
through the pine.
Suddenly there came in the morning
stiffness the jangling gobble OF Noah.
No Il heard II. Then II came again,
louder.
Mr.. Daisy half awoke and said:
"Consairn that turkeyl" and turned
over. There was another gobble; Mr..
Dassy half opened his eyes and saw a
strange light playing on the ceiling.
and then one of the boys began pound
ing f%uriously on the stovepipe, and
shouted excitedly from above:
Fire! fret There's a prairie FIRE
coming! It's right on us; it's got in
side the flrebreaki"
In two minutes the entire Dassy
family were out fighting the approach
ing fire. II was a long hours work.
But the grass had been grazed on and
trampled down, and at last with much
beating OF brooms, shovels. pieces OF
boards and old blankets they subdued
the flames and saved their stacks and
buildings. Then. tired but happy. they
returned TO the house.
IL was then too late 10 return 10 bed
and Mrs. Dassy got breakfast. After
they had eaten they sat around the
stove for an hour. The sun was well
| up. Noah was walking about cautious
ly outside. carrying his head high and
still somewhat alarmed. After awhile
he gobbled. Mr.. Daisy arose and took
down his rifle.
william Henry" said his wife
sharply. what are you going TO do?"
"What am ! going TO do? Well. I
reckoned Id take a turn along the
edge Of the canyon and see II couldn't
knock Over n jack-rabbit. To-mor-
rows Thanksgiving. DO you think we
can have a Thanksgiving without any
fresh meat2"
Then he went out.
1t was the next day and they were
all gathered round the table. Mrs.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-11-19

"You are, are you?" snapped the
man, impatiently. swell, why didn't
you say so? What am l here for?
What have l been setting around all
the afternoon for? Andrew Jackson.
you and GeorgeW 60 out and
catch the critter."
The boys started out, and Mr.. Dassy
went on: 'Melvira, when you want a
turkey killed you want; to speak about
1t, not go around thinking can read
your pesky thoughts. I'm ready to
kin that turkey any time you wanti it
killed"
He turned 10 the other boy and said:
Thomas Jefferson, you go out and
chop his head of when you get him.
You'll find the ak by the grindstone.
It's time you boys learned 10 do such
things"
Thomas Jefferson disappeared, and
Mr.. Dassy peeped cautiously out of the
window. Mrs. Dassy said not a word.
Andrew Jackson and George Washing
ton were having a good deal of diff
Guilty in capturing the turkey. They
had at first tried 10 approach him and
pick him up as they had often done,
but something unusual in their man
ner alarmed him and he walked of.
After several attempts they gave up
and Andrew Jackson said: We've got
10 run him down, George" and they
both started after him. They were
good runners; but Noah was also n
good runner.
Around and around the barn they
went twenty times, the boys two steps
behind the turkey. who had his head
lowered, his wings tight folded, and
was taking steps quite as long as they
were. At last, however. the boys
gained a little upon him.
Fall on him, fall on him!" shouted
Thomas Jefferson, from the grind
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-11-19

cold. Let him gobble IL he wants to.
You'd gobbie, too, If you'd just flown
up into the lone tree"
They went in, and Mr.. Dassey seemed
TO forget, or at least to forgive, the
gobble, and said: mo, sir, Melvira;
there isn't another turkey like .hat
there Noah In America. / wouldn't
take a quarter section of the best land
in Keyapaha county for him"
You'll get so took up with him" an
swered his wife, that you can't kill
bin when Thanksgiving comes"
"Oh, pshaw," retorted her husband.
"Ill show you. Think I'm a woman,
hey? What are we raising Noah for?
/ like him, Of course, and I've got re-
spcct for him, but we raised him for
Thanksgiving-that's what he's for
and when the time comes, whackl off
goes his head"
Mr.. Dassy paused and seemed lost in
thought; then he continued: "Of
course, TO kill Noah-just to kill him
plain, you know, in cold blood, as they
say-might be a little hard, but I'll
just wait till he's gobbled at me, sassy
like, once or twice, and then you'll see
-slapl-head's off and we've got him
on tho blue platterl"
From this time on Noah roasted each
night in the lone tree. The flight
seemed in no way to disagree with
him, for he waxed bigger and bigger
and fattcr and fatter. He gobbled oc-
~casionally, but no more than was nee.
essary to keep him in good voice.
Through the fall he continued to
range the prairie and gather belated
grasshoppers. Nothing ever rufied
his dignity, and only once did he be-
come excited, and that was when Mr..
Dassy and his sons one afternoon
burned a circular irebreak a quar-
ter OF a mile out around the buildings.
When Noah saw the flames and heard
the cracking Of the dry grass, he ut
tered an alarmed gobble and flew into
the pine, where he gobbled some more
and stayed till the next morning.
The sason advanced and the weather
became wintry, but all efforts TO In
duce him TO enter the coop with the
other fowls were useless. Even the
cold winds OF November did not seem
to disturb him. To be sure there was
no snow, or only a few flakes, ever up
to Thanksgiving week, but the winds
blew chill, and tossed the top Of the
pine about and threatened sometimes
to sweep him Off; but he chung to his
perch.
IL was late Tuesday afternoon be-
fore Thanksgiving. Mrs. Dassy had
been busting about with the work
since dinner time, but her husband had
sat by the fire and scarcely spoken.
She knew that he was thinking of
Noah, but she said nothing. She had
her own private feelings about Noah,
but she knew that he had got to die.
After some time she said: well,
William Henry, I'm waiting for that
turkey now"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-11-19
AN EXTRA SESSION.
Congress May he Called to Meet In
March to Consider the McCieary
Monetary Measure.

Milwaukee, Nov. 17.-There Is likely
10 be an extra session OF congress next
March for the purpose OF considering
among other questions what is known
as the McCleary bill. a monetary meas
IRE. This much was CLEANED from
Henry G. Payne. national republican
committeeman, after a conference with
II. II. Hanna. of indianapolis. chairman
OF the National Sound Money league.
In regard to the matter Mr.. Payne said:
NJ Hanna came here to consult with
me on the line OF action TO be taken In
the movement TO bring about the passage
OF a bill Tor currency reform. There is no
doubt that steps will be taken 10 bring
about currency reform. and IL In expected
that a special session OF congress, 10 open
on March I next. will be held. The cur
rency bill will be included IA the call, In
all probability The plan In TO take up
what rs known as the McCleary bill. IL ~
Intended also TO keep up the work In be-
half OF sound money through sne league
organization"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-11-19

Dassy's brother from Sand Lake was
with them. He looked at the blue plat
ter and said: Pears TO me. William
Henry. that's a powerful queer-look-
ing Thanksgiving turkey you've got.
I'll bet a dollar there amt any wish
bone In it,"
"You've hit il right. Hiram" re-
turned Mr.. Dassy. Our Thanksgiving
turkey amt much 10 brag of, but
we've got a right smart heap OF
Thanksgiving. Hear that rascal Noah
gobbling out there! / tell you he's
got the clearest and the musicalest
gobble Of any turkey in the whole
pesky world!"-Hayden Carruth. in
Youths Companion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-11-19

II there is one week in the year more
than another, when our burdens and
cares, and vexations, and complaints
ought TO be forgotten. and our
mercies counted, and talked, and
sung. and prayed over. It is this
Thanksgiving week. In Heaven every
day will be Thanksgiving day; but
there ought 10 be for us, at this sea-
son OF the year, at least, n foretaste OF
the Heavenly Joy. - United Presby-
terrain.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-11-19

Chicago, Nov. 17.-Walter A. Staff
man, for years a furrier in Chicago, has
disappeared. Between $4,000 and $2O.-
900 worth of furs which had peer stored
with him by society women have been
scattered about the pawnshops OF the
city and sold to dealers in various parts
of the country. Detectives from the
Central station, armed with warrants
for the furrier's arrest, are searching
for him, and several angry patrons are
yainly ~endeavoring TO get on his track.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-11-19
Coming OF Thnnk.rIyIpr.

Thanksgiving enters through the gate.
The morning gate OF red and gold,
A-trcmble meath the seasons weight
or fruitage. that his shoulders hold:
The grain from broad luxurious fields,
M gardens wealth OF root and vine.
The treasure that the forest yields,
And richest output OF the mine.
In gala dress the children stand
To bless the first OF holidays.
And age lifts up n fcebled hand
In benson OF thankful praise;
The weary pause for needed rest.
The sad forget their bitter woe,
While north and south and east and west
Their hymns OF gratitude o'erflow.
Come in. O blessed. blessed day.
With hnllowed memories OF the past:
Beside our affairs while we pray
Teach us Gods graciousness at last;
Make us the Joy OF life to know.
The gifts lie sends TO prize Alright,
And bear our praises when you 70
Beyond the sable gates OF night.
-Lalia Mitchell, In Minneapolis House
E.an4r
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-11-19

N you haven't n family large enough
to az n turkey. invite some one in.
That's why the Lord made the turkey
so large; so that you will have to in
vito some one in to help eati II. II you.
invite some one who Ia frierdless and
homeless You will rank very high with
the orgels when they look down on the
Thanksgiving dinner-Atchiscn Globe.