Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 67, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 November 1915 — Indians Like Turkey Feathers. [ARTICLE]

Indians Like Turkey Feathers.

Turkey feathers rank next in importance to those of the eagle with all Indian tribes, while the Apaches, the Pamunkeys and Cheyennes chose the turkey’s feathers for all ceremonial headdresses and ornaments. The Pamunkey tribe also used turkey feathers for ornamental purposes on their clothing, as well as for their headgear. To this day when they don their native costumes the turkey feather is preferred as ornament by many of the Indians of America.

Be thankful for plenty of work, a heart to work, strength for work and fellowship in work. Those who will find it most difficult to be thankful are tnose who do not know the luxury of work.