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Dixon Sun in Dixon, Illinois

04 Jul 1888

Page 8

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Dixon Sun

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Dixon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1888

Page

8

Great Oration in Philadelphia 1776 Preamble to Independence

The Boston Journal 1776 recounts Patrick Henry's fiery appeal at the Philadelphia convention on July 4 1776. It describes Jefferson Adams Franklin Carroll Hancock Lee Sherman Hopkins and Henry signing the parchment that would free America while invoking divine judgment on British rule. Fifty six signers proclaimed liberty as the nation sought freedom from England.

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Boston Journal Patrick Henry England Philadelphia Potter's Field John Hancock Virginia Thomas Jefferson Boston John Adams Benjamin Franklin Charles Carroll Belshazzar Archangel Bunker Hill Lexington America Father Europe Asia Africa Jehovah God Adams Lee Jefferson Carroll Roger Sherman Stephen Hopkins Washington George King
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FOR THE LADIES Fashions With Notes on Ever Changing Styles

SPECIAL NEW YORK CORRESPONDENCE sketches current feminine attire at garden parties and summer resorts. It notes buttermilk servers in costly hats and veils, lace, and parasol covers. discusses hair trends from bangs to foreheads. cites fringe changes and the demand for artistic hats with separate heads. suggests veils worn Turkish fashion to improve expression. Alpaca fabrics gain popularity.

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Fourth of July Courage Echoes in Pioneering Spirit

The piece salutes the enduring American cause as generations risk injury to preserve the holiday’s splendor. It frames sacrifice as a sacred duty linking fathers and children in a shared celebration of liberty and pride.

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Campaign clash over tariff bill and free whisky plank

The House debated striking vegetables from the free list under the tariff bill. Mills of Texas urged keeping taxes on whisky, arguing the party supports protecting necessities, while Kelley of Pennsylvania defended repeal of war internal taxes and upheld the 1884 Democratic pledge.

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Associated Press House Messrs. Brewer Mich Brown Farquhar Mills Tex Brumm J. D. Taylor Ohio Republican Party Chicago Pennsylvania Mr. Kelley Kelley Jefferson Texas South Spinola N. Y Owen Reed Union Theentreman Virginia Congress Tennessee Democratic Party of Weaver Iowa Wise National Democratic Party Cannon
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