A salvage short story could refer to a short story that is rescued or salvaged in some way. Maybe it was an old, forgotten story that someone rediscovered and brought back to public attention. Or it could be a story about salvaging something, like salvaging a relationship within the context of the short story.
From the title 'two thanksgiving day gentlemen story', we can't be certain who these two gentlemen are exactly. However, we can infer that they are the central characters in a story set during Thanksgiving. They could be from different backgrounds, perhaps one is wealthy and the other poor. Or they could both be ordinary people with their own stories and reasons for being part of this Thanksgiving - themed story. They are the key figures around which the events of the story revolve.
To write a salvage short story, you need to think about what is being salvaged. If it's a memory, you can start by describing the memory in a way that makes it seem lost or fading. Then, introduce a character who is determined to salvage it. You can use flashbacks to show the importance of the memory. Also, use vivid descriptions of the setting, whether it's a dilapidated old house where the memory is stored or a beautiful landscape that triggers the memory. Make sure to have a conflict, like something trying to prevent the character from salvaging the memory, and a resolution at the end.
We can't be certain who the two gentlemen are just from the title. They could be neighbors who have a Thanksgiving tradition together. One might be older and more set in his ways, while the other is younger and more open - minded. Their interactions during the Thanksgiving Day, as described in the story, would likely reveal more about their identities and the nature of their relationship.
I heard of a salvage title boat story. A man bought a salvaged boat. He didn't realize that the engine had been severely flooded during the incident that caused it to get a salvage title. After a few uses, the engine completely broke down. And because it was a salvage title, getting replacement parts was difficult and expensive. He ended up having to sell it at a huge loss.
Well, for citing 'Salvage the Bones' in MLA, start with the author's last name, then the first name. Follow that with the title of the novel in italics. After that, mention the publisher and the year of publication. Also, pay attention to punctuation and indentation as per MLA style.