Emancipation From British Dependence Poem Context
The excerpt describes Philip Freneau as an early American poet born in 1752, Princeton graduate, who wrote the satirical poem Emancipation From British Dependence in 1775 during heated anti‑British sentiment. It lists targets such as Lord North and Wallace, and notes Freneau’s death near Freehold, New Jersey in 1882, framing the poem in a historical context of postcolonial amity.
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Great Britain
Philip Freneau
New York
Princeton
Continental Congress
Freneau
Freehold
N. J
Tribute to the Flag by Marx E. Kahn Read
Two men in Lafayette square read a card bearing a patriotic tribute to the flag by Marx E. Kahn. It praises the emblem as the emblem of the free nation and extols American manhood, womanhood, democracy, and support for human rights at home and abroad.
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Lafayette Square
Marx E. Kahn
Americas
Washington Star
Lafayette Manuscript Gift to Lafayette College
The original response manuscript by Marquis de Lafayette, dated December 10, 1824, has been presented to Lafayette College. It is written in Lafayette's own hand and was donated by Morris L. Guthier of Philadelphia.
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Lafayette
Marquis de Lafayette
Natonal House of Representatives
Lafayette College
Morris L. Quthier
Philadelphia
School Board Proceedings June 18 1923 Meeting Notes
Board of Education met June 18 1923 with Dr Stevens president pro tem. Members present Knight Lintelmann Nemacheck Stevens and Mrs Massie. Johnston absent. Bills approved as audited by finance committee. Notices of salaries and suppliers listed. A sidewalk and right of way for Barber school roadway discussed. Election commissioners named for July 1923 school board election and Washington school to be polling place. meeting adjourned.
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Messrs. Knight
Lintelmann
Nemacheck
Stevens
Massie
Johnston
Knight
Finance Committee
Barber School
Iver Hagen
Pearce Graham
Ernnest Felling
Chas, Solberg
James Nemacheck
Washington
Census Finds Mining Most Masculine Occupation
The census shows that mining is the most masculine occupation and vital statistics indicate miners wives lead in endowing Uncle Sam with nephews and nieces.
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Uncle Sam
Michigan Levy of 17 Millions Seen
A preliminary survey by Auditor General C B Fuller estimates the 1923 24 Michigan state tax levy at between 17 million and 15.08 million dollars with exact figures to be submitted to the state accounting department soon. The 1922 levy exceeded 3 million by about 17,200, and the 1923 24 levy will be the lowest in seven years, aided by interest and sinking fund provisions for soldier bonuses war loans and highway bonds totaling 65 500 00. The total levy decision may be addressed by the administrative board next week.
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Larsine
C. B. Fuller
State Accounting Department
Sought Freedom for All Lafayette Hero of Two Nations
The article honors Gilbert Du Metier Marquis de Lafayette for his human justice work in France and democracy efforts, his help to the American colonies, and his role in Yorktown. It notes France and America revere him for unselfish motives and dedication to liberty for all peoples.
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Gilbert du Metier
Marquis de Lafayette
France
America
Yorktown
Lafayette
Sheesley Carnival shows head to Calumet Ishpeming Ironwood
The Sheesley Carnival announces upcoming show dates next month in Calumet Ishpeming and Ironwood, offering residents varied entertainment and rides across three northern Michigan venues.
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Sheesley
Calumet
Ishpeming
Ironwood
Northern Wisconsin Farmers Use Honey Mixture as Anti Freezing
Northern Wisconsin farmers blended honey with water to create an anti freezing radiator solution for their automobiles. The improvised coolant was reportedly effective in low temperatures, reflecting rural ingenuity in early automotive maintenance.
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Wisconsin
Odgers Named Secretary of Ishpemning YMCA
J G Odgers of Stambaugh has been engaged to take charge as secretary of the Ishpemining Y M C A succeeding T E Ludlow who has resigned.
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J.G. Odgers
Stambaugh
Ishpeming Y. M. C. A
T. E. Ludlow
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