Nutty 1890s governor left Oregon with two Thanksgivings

Published: Oct. 8, 2019, 2 p.m.

In 1893, famously irascible governor Sylvester Pennoyer made a mistake on the date of Turkey Day in a speech. But then, instead of admitting his error, he defiantly doubled down on it. (Salem, Marion County; 1893) (For text and pictures, see http://offbeatoregon.com/1411b.312.pennoyers-thanksgiving.html)