Fourth of July Is The Jackies Greatest Holiday
NCLE SAM elevates Independence Day as the navy's top holiday for sailors. Captains keep ships in port to begin with dress ship and a national salute, then relax discipline as Jackies enjoy sports from baseball and track to boxing and singing aboard ship or in nearby waters.
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Ncle Sam
Brooklyn Fagle
Navy
Jackie
Uncle Sam
Republic
Naval Service
Navy Department
Davy Jones
Jackies
Umtie Sam
Fourth of July Rehearsal Goes Off Track in Kakadak
In Kakadak Illinois a Fourth of July rehearsal ends when a train wreck scatters firecrackers rockets and other devices into a ditch. Characters include a skyrocket an eagle and a cap pistol as a small boy starts a series of blasts ending with a wry reflection on vanity and politics.
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Kakadak
Ill
Growth of Our Nation A Timeline of Territorial Gains
A New York World article surveys how U S territory expanded from 1776 through 1899. It notes acquisitions such as the Louisiana Purchase, Florida, Texas, Oregon, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines, and Samoa. It totals nearly 3 million square miles gained for about 87 million dollars and reflects on the nation’s rapid growth.
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England
Wales
Richard
Great Britain
United States
Louisiana
Morida
Texas
Oregon
Uncle Sam
Gadsden
Alaska
Hawaiian Islands
Pacific Ocean
Porto Rico
Guam
Philippines
Samoan Islands
Far East
I'thys
United States Treasury
New York
Sioux Giveaway on Independence Day Celebrated
The Philadelphia Press describes the Sioux Indians Fourth of July custom, the “giveaway,” where generosity, display, and publicity drive gift-giving on the reservations. Men and bands compete for applause, with speakers often announcing gifts and recipients seeking honor through lavish presents.
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Philadelphia Press
Origin of America Song Lyrics in Park Street Boston
The air of America borrows from God Save the King and was used since mid 19th century. In 1832 Dr S F Smith found the tune in a German music book at Andover Massachusetts and wrote the words to America. It was first sung publicly by children at Park Street Church Boston on July 4 of that year.
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America
England
The Glorious Fourth Recalled by Judge
The poem speaks with affectionate reverence for Independence Day and its noisy, festive pageantry in the South. It imagines risks such as eye injuries and minor wounds, noting medical bills but asserting that the Fourth remains essential and joyous, with the speaker as the king of firecracker trade.
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American Press Association
Pinwheel
Jimmy Brown
Chicago Tribune
Uncle Bam
North
South Dakota
Nature
Town
Concord
Mass
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Sylvain Bros
West Broadway
Buttemont
J. Carhart
Reynolds’ Ranch
Dillon
Echo Ranch Armstead, Mont
G. .B. Morse
Montana
Entiie
Europe
First National Bank of Dillon
Defiange
Tribune Book Store
Lewis & Walker
Wyoming
Butte, Mon
THE
Rombauer CO
W. R. Hocking
East Granite
P.O
Butte Mont
Royal Cafe
Metropolitan Chop House
T. Yoshiharu
Mgr
Dillon Bakery
M. Paumie
West
Galena St
Butte, Mont French
Fhone
California
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