Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia
The article recounts Independence Hall's 1729 to 1734 construction, its costly expansion to 28,000, and its role in pre and post revolutionary events. It notes the bell’s 1752 casting and accident, the adoption of the Declaration in 1776, Jefferson’s drafting at a nearby site, and the bell’s symbolic ascent to proclaim liberty to all, amid the hall’s storied uses and receptions.
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Philadelphia
State House
America
John Gilpin
Independence Hall
William Allen
Denny
Lord Loudon
Congress
Hamlet
Germantown
Brandywine
Washington
Lafayette
John Adama
Abraham Lincoln
New World
London
Ieaae Norrig
General Assembly
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Roger Sherman
Robert R. Livingston
Market Street
Penn National Bank
State Department
Jefferson
New York
Isaac Norriss
Hell
United States
Paradise for the Birds in the Northern Temperate Zone
The Toledo Blade reflects on the high value of the northern temperate zone as a spring and summer sanctuary for migrating birds. It notes frost-bound springs, sudden summer warmth, winterlike winds, and abundant insect life fueling the birds before their southward movement. The piece favorites the region as a safe refuge and abundant food source for birds despite harsh conditions.
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Northland
Nesta
Toledo Blade
Fourth of July Tale and Festive Display Reflected in Kiddie Siege
A nostalgic verse recalls a child’s Fourth of July siege with a stump fortress and a cousin’s fireworks mishap. The contrast to a later shopping scene shows red white and blue reduceable decor, with cardboard cannons, Roman candles, and crape paper flags transforming tables into patriotic scenes.
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Bob
Atiff
Uncle Sam
Old Glory
Independence Day Decor Pleasures Despite Summer Heat
A lively Independence Day themed scene shows a maid entertaining a group with end of season festival ideas amid warm weather. The dialogue reveals a humorous mix of social clubs and religious affiliations as passersby refuse aid, highlighting community and fraternal manners in a small town setting.
New Orleans Strike Delays Electric Freight Trucks
The Engineering Record notes a New Orleans strike by port workers opposing electric trucks for freight between vessels and warehouses. It frames the labor action as a curiosity amid slow adoption of motor vehicles and a sign of resistance to progress.
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Atevedores
New Orleans
The Play's Not the Thing in New Yorker Replay
Deseret News editorial notes tension after the first act with a remark about Randall stealing home. The piece questions whether the play succeeded and uses a sports metaphor to critique performance versus outcome.
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Randall
Detectives Benefit From Suffragette Outrages
The London Globe notes private detectives gain from recent suffragette unrest as hosts hire staff to guard art and valuables at social functions. One agency chief told The Express he has to deploy a special crew, sometimes sending a dozen well dressed “guests” to shield the host’s pictures and china.
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London Globe
the Express
Eczema Healed In Two Weeks By Cuticura Remedies
S Lt Killian of Seymour Maine describes a six year eczema ordeal on scalp and back that itched burned and festered keeping him awake. After trying many remedies he found relief using Cuticura Soap and Ointment per directions, noting his skin cleared in two weeks. Advert says Cuticura sold worldwide with free samples and a 32 page Skin Book.
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Seymour
Killian
Cuticura
Dept. L
Bostes
Rose Bugs and Hot Water Plan for Roses
A tip advises using water at 122 degrees to kill rose bugs without harming the roses. It emphasizes safety and efficacy, suggesting this method as a good plan for gardeners dealing with rose pests.
Murine Byes Remedy Prompts Legal Ironies in Chicago
Odd text touts Murine Byes Remedy in Chicago as a cure for Hod Weak Weey and Grimland Myelids, then notes an “Overcoming a Technicality.” A jab quotes Bijinka unable to read or write yet practicing the unwritten law.
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Ycuitr
Murine
Remedy
Chicago
Bijinka
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Coca-Cola Company
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Brother
Mason
Nik
Regeur
Colorado
Deseret News
Eer
Deviled Ham Olives
Libby, Msneill & Libby
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