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In this edition, we'll delve into the treasure trove of historical news articles dated November 21, unearthing stories that resonate with genealogists and history enthusiasts alike.
From local happenings to global events, we'll uncover the stories that shaped the lives of our ancestors, providing valuable insights for those on a quest to discover their roots.
So, grab your magnifying glass and step into the past as we unravel the November 21 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada (Port La-Joie, Isle-St-Jean, Acadia)
Charlottetown, P.E.I., Nov. 20 - Bones of a strange animal found at Grand Tracadie Beach are so unfamiliar and puzzling to residents here, that they will be place in the hands of a scientist to determine the identity of the strange skeleton.
Some scientists who have seen the animal believe that it may be the remains of a sea-serpent. It is thought that the find, which was caused by that shifting of the sasnd during the recent heay gale, may prove of great historic interest. The animal... Read MORE...
Winston-Salem Journal - Winston-Salem, North Carolina - November 21, 1911
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1911 - They've Found What Might Be a Sea Serpant's Bones
Charlottetown, P.E.I., Nov. 20 - Bones of a strange animal found at Grand Tracadie Beach are so unfamiliar and puzzling to residents here, that they will be place in the hands of a scientist to determine the identity of the strange skeleton.
Some scientists who have seen the animal believe that it may be the remains of a sea-serpent. It is thought that the find, which was caused by that shifting of the sasnd during the recent heay gale, may prove of great historic interest. The animal... Read MORE...
Winston-Salem Journal - Winston-Salem, North Carolina - November 21, 1911
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Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
George W. Wells, Head of the American Optical Company, Says the Proposed French Reciprocity Treaty Would be a Menace to the Industry.
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, in his much-talked-of reciprocity speech before the Middlesex club, recently, said that in the opinon of those interested in the manufacture of optical goods at Southbridge, the adoption of the new French reciprocity treaty would be a great danger to this industry.
Comparatively few people in Massachusetts know that in the town of ... Read MORE...
The Boston Globe - Boston, Massachusetts - Thu, November 21, 1901
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1901 - Nearly $600,000. Amount Paid in Wages Annually By Southbridge Firms. Importance and Vastness of the Business of Optical Goods Manufactures.
George W. Wells, Head of the American Optical Company, Says the Proposed French Reciprocity Treaty Would be a Menace to the Industry.
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, in his much-talked-of reciprocity speech before the Middlesex club, recently, said that in the opinon of those interested in the manufacture of optical goods at Southbridge, the adoption of the new French reciprocity treaty would be a great danger to this industry.
Comparatively few people in Massachusetts know that in the town of ... Read MORE...
The Boston Globe - Boston, Massachusetts - Thu, November 21, 1901
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1847 - November 21 - Steamer "Phoenix" is lost on Lake Michigan, kills 200
On November 21, 1847, tragedy struck Lake Michigan with the loss of the steamer "Phoenix." The vessel, carrying around 200 passengers and crew, met its demise in a violent storm. The exact cause of the disaster remains unclear, but it is believed that the ship either capsized or broke apart due to the extreme weather conditions.
The loss of the "Phoenix" was a devastating event, resulting in the deaths of nearly all on board. The incident highlighted the dangers faced by ships navigating the ... Read MORE...
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November 21, 1847
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1800s Cooking Tips and Recipes
To make a diet loaf
Bake six eggs yolks and whites put in 10 unces of well beaten sugar and cast all till they become very white then stir in 12 unces of flower do not cast it but stir it in and put in a little rose water it being in the oven...Read MORE...
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Westerly, Rhode Island, USA (Watch Hill) (Misquamicut)
PROVIDENCE, R. I. The Westerly turkey king has picked out the turkey which it is expected will grace President McKinley's table at the White House on Thanksgiving Day. The turkey is a magnificent-looking gobbler and is now strutting around showing its pride in its 35 pounds of superiority. The bird was selected after a careful inspection of every flock in the neighborhood of Westerly and North Stonington.
The fame of the town of Westerly rests upon the fact that for years and years it has... Read MORE...
The Reading Eagle - Reading, Pennsylvania - November 21, 1900
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1900 - TURKEY FOR THE PRESIDENT - A Rhode Island Bird Picked Out for Thanksgiving at the White House
PROVIDENCE, R. I. The Westerly turkey king has picked out the turkey which it is expected will grace President McKinley's table at the White House on Thanksgiving Day. The turkey is a magnificent-looking gobbler and is now strutting around showing its pride in its 35 pounds of superiority. The bird was selected after a careful inspection of every flock in the neighborhood of Westerly and North Stonington.
The fame of the town of Westerly rests upon the fact that for years and years it has... Read MORE...
The Reading Eagle - Reading, Pennsylvania - November 21, 1900
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1902 November 21 - 1st night football game, Philadelphia Athletics beats Kanaweola AC, 39-0
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November 21, 1902
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1922 November 21 – Rebecca Felton of Georgia takes the oath of office, becoming the first woman United States Senator.
On November 21, 1922, Rebecca Latimer Felton made history by becoming the first woman to serve as a United States Senator. Her appointment was particularly notable because it was brief—Felton served for just one day. This remarkable event occurred when she was appointed by Georgia Governor Thomas W. Hardwick to fill the vacancy left by the death of Senator Thomas E. Watson. At 87 years old, Felton's appointment was seen as symbolic, as she was the oldest freshman senator to enter the U.S....
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November 21, 1922
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1868 A man in Monson, Mass., has an apple tree which bears this year about two barrels of apples, half of which are Baldwins, and the other half of the Russet variety, interspersed on each limb in just about equal proportions.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
November 21, 1868
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November 21, 1902
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1922 November 21 – Rebecca Felton of Georgia takes the oath of office, becoming the first woman United States Senator.
On November 21, 1922, Rebecca Latimer Felton made history by becoming the first woman to serve as a United States Senator. Her appointment was particularly notable because it was brief—Felton served for just one day. This remarkable event occurred when she was appointed by Georgia Governor Thomas W. Hardwick to fill the vacancy left by the death of Senator Thomas E. Watson. At 87 years old, Felton's appointment was seen as symbolic, as she was the oldest freshman senator to enter the U.S....
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November 21, 1922
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1868 A man in Monson, Mass., has an apple tree which bears this year about two barrels of apples, half of which are Baldwins, and the other half of the Russet variety, interspersed on each limb in just about equal proportions.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
November 21, 1868
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America - Did you know?
Los Angeles is not as “tall” as other large cities and sprawls for miles. One reason is that before 1957, there was a law against any building having more than 13 stories. They were afraid of earthquakes. City Hall, built in 1927, was the lone...Read MORE...legendsofamerica.com
Quebec - Did you know?
In 1977, a law was passed in Quebec, Law 101, the charter of the French language. This law defined French as the only official language in the province of Quebec. By this law, education, communication, trade and the economy must be in French. A...Read MORE...weleaf.nl
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