It Was Powder and Fourth of July Fireworks
A collage of 19th century notes on Independence Day celebrations. It recalls Mayhem with fireworks from a Somerville Journal poem, a New York Sun tale about gunpowder mishaps, playful society skits, and reflections on three revolutions. It closes with Notable Anniversaries noting Fourths in 1789 1865 1876 and a forecast for 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plugtown
Billy Smith
Lundy’s Lane
Uncle Billy
New York Sun
America
Frugal Plan Involves Firecrackers For Quiet Night
A dialog describes one character bringing a package of firecrackers for a small brother. The other agrees to give them to him to avoid disturbance, but frets about noise. She remains cheerful, saying the devices will help keep them quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolphus
Dorinda
The Most Treasured Performances Parade All Space
A sweeping list of celebrated acts and attractions fills the page noting The Most Tent The Most Trains The Most Cages and many more. The catalog praises prodigies wild beasts artists and performers while promising endless fun for every body across the fair.
A Kentucky Fourth of July Brings Barbecue and Bran Dance
A shaded, community Fourth included pigs and beef on barbecue, baked goods, and a bran dance on a level wheat bran floor. Attendees came by carriage, wagon, buggy, or on foot, with Whigs and Democrats united in patriotism. The day opened with prayer and the Declaration read by an old veteran, followed by impromptu orations and dancing under a long arbor. Food flowed, drink lightly used, and late into the night strangers became friends as quarter races and rifle shoots punctuated the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aver- Minnhorf
Cour
Vance Ithe
Fali
Aing Izec
Niagara Falls
Gabriel
George
Somerville
Boston
B. B
Ibsen-Browning Society
Lenvol
Edward Boltwood
Thomas Jefferson
United Provinces
Netherlands
Dillon
Wonder
Fairyland
Nells Brothers
Millionaire Alliance of America
Mecca
Cyrene
Danger
Earth
Mohamet
Sons of the Prophet
Royal
Nero
Hugh
Darkest
Africa
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