Independence Proclaimed by Congress on July Fourth 1776
Philadelphia reports 56 members of the Second Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence without dissent after a day of bitter debate. Delegates debated, with Richard Henry Lee proposing absolution from Britain and Thomas Jefferson drafting the measure. Franklin, Adams, Sherman, and Livingston faced absence due to illness or duties, leaving Jefferson to draft the final text and the resolution declaring free and independent states.
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Philadelphia
United States of America
Second
Continental Congress
Congress
England
Richard Henry Lee
Virginia
John Dickinson
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Roger Sherman
Robert R. Livingston
Franklin
Adams
Sherman
Livingston
Lee
4-H Judging and Demonstration Winners Named in State Contest
Four 4-H members from Caroline County led with high scores and top honors at Marsland State College. Alvin Foster earned 605 points, top in livestock and poultry judging, and won a 21 karat gold cup for a hotbe demonstration. Schuster Farrow and Dallas Wilkerson claimed red ribbons for team demonstration in step‑mitting and garnered top placing in livestock and poultry judging. Kendall Magee earned spare RAHA bHiyF in the event standings.
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Marsland State College
Princess Anne
Campsy
Dorchester
Western Shore
France
George’s
Charles
Malo Downes
University of Marsland
Robert Bechtold
Downes
Martin G. Bailes
Aire
Noble Lumber Company
Federalshoro
Caroline Counts
Alin Foster
Richem
Preston
Leontes Farrow
Elbrond
Kendall Magee
Feder 'S.teg
Dallas Wilkerson
Creensboro
Alvin Foster
Marl
Caroline County
Schuster Farrow
Washington faces Korean War crisis and UN action
The week centers on a Communist attack in Korea and the UN Security Council's vote to take urgent military measures to counter the invasion. President Truman announces that Communism has moved to armed conflict and orders the Seventh Fleet to prevent attacks on Formosa, urging the Formosan government to cease hostilities while future status of Formosa awaits security restoration.
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Washington
South Korea
United Nations Security Council
United Nations
Congress
Truman
Korea
Security Council of the
Formosa
Pacific
United States
Ith
7Th Fleet
Exhibition of Jakers of History in Washington opens at National Gallery
The National Capital Sesquicentennial Commission presents an exhibition of paintings titled Jakers of History in Washington at the National Gallery of Art. The show features portraits of eminent figures who played key roles in historic events and runs through November 19.
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National Capital Sesquicentennial Commission
Washington
National Gallery of Art
Gems Of Thought Quote Collection
A compact excerpt presents aphorisms on friendship and sociability. It contrasts moral character with intellect, noting a good man as a loyal friend and suggesting people connect more deeply by heart than by mind.
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Brusere
Denton Ordinance on Private Property Care and Sanitation
Denton town commissioners enact rules requiring property owners within Denton to keep real estate in sanitary condition. Lanes lawns sidewalks and vacant lots must be mowed and not allowed to accumulate vegetation filth or rubbish. Violations carry a misdemeanor charge with fines from one to five dollars plus costs.
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Commissioners of
Denton
Public Sale Of Valuable Personalty At Willis Property
Public auction at 1 pm rain or shine at 705 Market St estate of Heater features a wide array of household goods. Items include stoves, ranges, dining and living room suits, Victrola, beds, rugs, tables, chairs, books, kitchen utensils, a 1946 Chevrolet pickup, garden tractor, plow, cultivators, and tomato baskets. Cash on day of sale. removal only after terms met. William Bullock and William Andrew, auctioneers.
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Willis
Market St
Denton
Morris
Chevrolet
Fragmentary Quotes From Mary Baker Eddy
A partial readable portion quotes Mary Baker Eddy on companionship and action. It emphasizes that deeds matter most and that God’s open secret is seen through grace truth and love. The text presents moral guidance rather than narrative.
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God
Mar
Baker Eddy
Order to ratify sale of property in Caroline County
Ordered June 28 1950 that the sale reported by Wesley E Thawley as assignee be ratified and confirmed unless shown to the contrary by August 30. A copy of this order must be published in a Caroline County newspaper four weeks before July 29. The report states the sale amount is $580.00. Clerk D Ralph Horsey. True Copy Test.
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Wesley E. Thawley
Caroline County
D. Ralph Horsey
Eleanor F. Horsey
K. Thomas Everngain
H. Roland Towers
Charles V. Moore
J. Norris Couley
Orphans’ Court
Carlton V. West
Register of Wills
Seventy Distilleries in Kentucky Dominate Alcohol Use
Seventy distilleries in Kentucky account for nearly half of the nation’s licit alcoholic beverages, underscoring the state’s pivotal role in U S production. The figure reflects Kentucky’s long standing whiskey industry and related economic impact as a major supplier.
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Kentucky
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