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THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 14, 1863

• Abraham Lincoln "Thanksgiving" proclamation (1st)

This anti-war newspaper insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently, much content has an

GREENSBORO NORTH STATE, North Carolina, Nov. 24, 1887  The front page has an account of the Tillie Smith Monument in Hackettstown, NJ Included is print of Tillie and of the monument that was going

ROTOGRAVURE PICTURE SECTION only of the New York Times, Dec. 6, 1931

• Early Helium filled balloons - photos
• Felix the Cat & Tiamat the Dragoon
• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Page 5 has two photo s that

NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 6, 1863

• President Abraham Lincoln
• National Thanksgiving Proclamation
• re. the recent Battles of Gettysburg & Vicksburg

The most significant coverage is that of Abraham's

NEW YORK HERALD, October 4, 1863  Although almost every President since George Washington has issued a proclamation for a "day of thanksgiving", typically celebrated in November but at other times

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 30, 1867  This issue has several desirable prints: The front page has:" 'The Soldier's Friend' - An Incident in General Grant's Life", with a related article. The

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 30, 1865

• President Andrew Johnson
• Thanksgiving proclamation 147
• 1st after the end of the Civil War

Page 5 has coverage of the noteworthy/historic Thanksgiving Proclamation by

NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 10, 1865

• Congregation Emanu-El of New York
• Samuel Adler - Jewish synagogue
• Reformed Jews during reconstruction era

Pages 2 and 3 contain reports of: "Thanksgiving Sermons" at

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 30, 1865

• President Andrew Johnson
• 1st post-war Thanksgiving proclamation

*Albany steamer St. John disaster on the Hudson River

Page 5 has coverage of the noteworthy/historic

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 26, 1798   Over a column on the front page is taken up with: "Extracts From a Thanksgiving Sermon, Delivered in the Vicinity of Boston" which is under the heading:

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 22, 1945

• Thanksgiving Day edition
• Great front-page graphic
• The 1945-6 workers strike-wave

The front page has the banner headline: "U.S. ACTS IN 2 BIG STRIKES", followed by

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1748  Interesting articles: "Invention of Writing Music by Playing It" with two small illustrations; "Articles For a General Peace"  "Introduction to

NEW YORK POST, November 24 & 25, 1948 
This is a 2-issue set containing the advertisement for the parade and coverage of the day of events. An inside page has a very impressive illustration of the

UNION DEMOCRAT, Manchester, N.H., Nov. 7, 1865

*A National Thanksgiving
*Funeral of Slavery

Front page has: "A National Thanksgiving" "By The President Of The United States" "A Proclamation",

CHRISTIAN OBSERVER, Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 2, 1865

• Jefferson David proclamation
• Confederate Day of Thanksgiving

Has mostly religious-related content on the front page save for a war item: "First

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, November 23, 1939

• Thanksgiving focus piece written by Chester H. Rowell

On pg. 28 is a full page Thanksgiving piece written by Chester H Rowell, and early leader of the

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 30, 1867  This issue has several desirable prints: The front page has:" 'The Soldier's Friend' - An Incident in General Grant's Life", with a related article. The

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 28, 1868  The prime content are the three Thanksgiving-themed prints: a halfpage illustration, 'Trapping Wild Turkeys', 'Preparing for Thanksgiving', and 'The

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 5, 1857  Front 1/4 page illustration of "The Late General Cavaignac." Inside a large illustration of "Monument to Major-General Worth at New York." Also many

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 27, 1909 (no color cover)

This issue has a photo of "A Militant Man of Letters" and a poem with illustrations called "Thanksgiving" by Francis Medhurst and

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 30, 1901 Full page photos "The Automobile Races, November 16, at which All Records Were Broken"; Governmental Tests of Guns and Projectiles; fullpage illustration

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 28, 1896  Full ftpg. cartoon shows: 'Uncle Sam's Thanksgiving', by W.A. Rogers. Nice fullpg. F. Remington print: 'White Man's Big Sunday--Indian Visitors on

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Dec. 3, 1864  The front page has: 'The Rebel Flag of Truce Boat 'Beauregard' with Savannah in the Distance" & "The Rebel Flag of Truce Boats Coming down the Savannah River". Nice

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 27, 1858  The front page features an article "The Thanksgiving Dinner of the Five Points Children" with a half page illustration.  Two hal fpage illustrations on

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 2, 1882  Front page print: "Tom Begins To Think That The Turkey Won't Go Round". Halfpg: "Pumping Works, Chicago". Fullpg. print: "At the Church Door--A Puritan

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 27, 1897  Full front page illus. of "After the Thanksgiving Service - Taking the New Minister Home to Dinner." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "The New Training

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 30, 1872  The full front page is a dramatic print: "Boston--Into the Jaws of Death", a dramatic scene showing fireman battling a large fire.
Inside has 3 full pages

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 30, 1872  The full front page is a dramatic print: "Boston--Into the Jaws of Death", a dramatic scene showing fireman battling a large fire.
Inside has 3 full pages

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 9, 1865  The full front page shows the: "Grand Reception of Lieutenant-General Grant at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York City".  Other full page prints inside

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 23, 1889   Full ftpg: shows: 'A Saturday Afternoon on Broadway at Madison Sq." The doublepage centerfold is: "The First Thanksgiving" for the new baby. A halfpg.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 22, 1890 (with Supplement containing: "Dinner In The Steerage Of A French Transatlantic Liner", by T. de Thulstrup)
Also included: Full ftpg: 'At the Horse Show, Madison Square

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 22, 1890 (excludes Supplement - see note below) Full ftpg: 'At the Horse Show, Madison Square Garden'. Fullpg: 'The Day Before Thanksgiving' shows cooks preparing the meal.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 29, 1862  The most desired print in this issue would be the very nice full page by noted artist Winslow Homer titled: "Thanksgiving In Camp".
The front page has a nice

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 9, 1876  Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon: 'The Ignorant Vote--Honors Are Easy' is Black-themed. A half-page illustration 'The Louisiana Returning

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, November 19, 1859 (print only)

This is a single-page print illustration entitled "Sports in America. -- Shooting Turkeys for Thanksgiving-Day". This is done in a duo-tone

THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, Nov. 21, 1938  Front page coverage has a two column heading: "Roosevelt Proclaims Day of Thanksgiving", and is signed "FRANKLIN D.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 17, 1863  The full front page shows: "Reception of the Common Council Committee by Admiral Lisovski on Board the Flag-Ship 'Alexander Nevski'". Inside has a full

THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, Nov. 21, 1918

• President Woodrow Wilson
• Thanksgiving proclamation
• World War I Peace - WWI

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "President Bids

NEEDLECRAFT MAGAZINE, Nov., 1923 (1st leaf only)  The reverse side of the cover has a great, displayable, Thanksgiving-themed cover advertising Cream of Wheat. Would look great framed. See image for

NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 26, 1965

• Underdog debuts in New York City
• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
• Great item for Superhero collectors

The top of page 49 has a two column heading: "Giant Underdog Enlists

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 18, 1795

• Criticizing the Jay Treaty

The front page has a lengthy: "Address to the President Of the United States" with criticisms about the controversial Jay Treaty

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, November 19, 1859 (print only)

This is a single-page print illustration entitled "Sports in America. -- Shooting Turkeys for Thanksgiving-Day". This is done in a duo-tone

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 24, 1888  The full front page is a print: "Pride Goeth Before Destruction" shows a man preparing to kill a turkey. Inside are four quarter-page portraits of "Mrs.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 5, 1863  The entire front page shows: "The President's Hymn--Give Thanks, All Ye People". However, the most notable content is likely the detailed report of Abraham

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 30, 1895  Full front page: 'Loading a 10 inch Rifle Mounted on a Barbette Carriage at the Sandy Hook Proving Grounds'. Nice fullpg: 'More Than his Share for

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 8, 1866 Halfpg: 'Parade of the Metropolitan Fire Dept'. Dblpgctrfld. has 6 scenes of: 'Thanksgiving Sketches'. Quarter pg: 'Sugar Plantation on the Bayou Teche, La.'

HARPER'S WEEKLY, Dec. 1, 1860  The front page shows: "Charleston Scenes" includes "Palmetto Tree & Old Custom House at Charleston" & "Fort Sumter From Sullivan's Is.".
Inside has a print of:

HARPER'S WEEKLY November 28, 1891. Front full page illustration of "Scenes from Drag Hunting", by Frederic Remington. Inside is a 1/2 page illustration of "Princeton Football Team." Two full page of

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 1, 1883  Contains a nice fullpg. football print: "Foot-Ball--Collared". Also present is the full page print by A.B. Frost: "No Thanksgiving Dinner for the Johnsing

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 8, 1877 Very nice full front page: 'Sitting Bull & the United States Commission' shows 6 scenes including an inset of Sitting Bull & one of White Eagle. Inside is a