It is always amusing, inspirational. You can look back at the vintage newspapers from 100 year ago to see how the culture has changed but remained somewhat the same. These are some words from November 28, 1922 issue of the AndalusiaStar for you to enjoy and reflect upon.
“THANKSGIVING” – This is another happy season. Our minds and hearts recall the landing at Plymouth by a loyal group of people – our forefathers. They were imbued with the noble spirit that has been passed down through the ages. A spirit that can overcome hardships and achieve happiness and contentment. We are thankful and should give thanks .
“Hyperlink to the Union Thanksgiving Service at 6:15 o’clock on Thursday morning in The Presbyterian Church. All members of the churches in Andalusia, as well as their friends and guests are invited to attend. Rev. Rev. All are invited to attend and to bring someone.
The writer wonders if men could have planned the Thanksgiving service at 6 o’clock in the morning. This is when women were cooking stoves, and using Ice boxes to keep them warm in their homes! Families were also riding to church on horse and buggies, mule or wagons, with the exception of some who might have horseless carriages in 1922. If families lived on South Three Notch or East Three Notch streets, they may have walked to church using the sidewalks. Glory be!
Another article was likely written by Oscar M. Dugger to celebrate Thanksgiving. His editorial cartoon “Thanksgiving1922” was a great laugh and he wanted to share it. The picture showed a typical family, with the men serving at the dinner table, his mother in her apron, and her sister washing dishes in the kitchen. There were also children waiting to eat, while the granddaddy smoked his pipe and the radio playing a football broadcast. The mother looked like she could pull the necks of the men like she had just done to the turkey in her hen house. The men are yelling, “What’s for dinner, mother strong>
“What are you most thankful for this Thanksgiving HTML3_ season HTML3_? Did you take the time to reflect on it? Have you ever felt a greater sense of gratitude for a particular blessing than the one that came from all your blessings?
Your character is determined in large part by what you value most. Your gratitude will be an index to the you live . Have you ever taken the time to make others happy , besides your family and kin?
“We spend a lot of time each day in struggle for business, and the many duties that are incumbent upon us. We are easily conditioned to believe that we are the creators of our fortunes. It’s a good idea that every year the American people set aside one day to be thankful and grateful to Almighty God, who is the source and author of all good things that come into their lives.
“In the rush to business goes far. This day may be used to get back to a close connection to our heavenly Father . We can suggest a better way than to dedicate the day to acts de charity or worship.
It’s not I remember when people spoke the same way they did 100 years ago . But it is inspiring. It is obvious that I am thankful that there is no Thanksgiving Day church service at 6. I would have been able to get to church in time if I only had to wake up and put my hair up in a ponytail. (Surely, I jest!)
I WISH YOU A HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERY READER OF 2022!
Sue Bass Wilson (AHS Class of 1965) is a local realtor, former choral music teacher and long-standing member of the Covington Historical Society. She can be reached at suebwilson47@gmail.com.
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