Essay link honors on independence and liberty tradition
A long reminiscence recalls Calvin Coolidge as a student of American history. It notes his Amherst essay The Principles Fought For in the American Revolution and outlines the author’s view that the revolution defended English constitutional rights and the dignity of liberty, not mere taxation grievances.
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Calvin Cool
HGR
Library of Congress
United States
Coolidge
Amherst
Sanges
Calvin Coolidge
God
Germany
John
Edward Lee
Massachusetts
England
William
Mary
Great Britain
Roe
George III
Stuart
America
Colonies
Earl of Chatham
George Iit
Commons
Atlantic
Europe
Bells Ring and War’s Turn in Independence Era
A historical account recalls Philadelphia’s British occupation ending with General Burgoyne’s defeat, the 1778 Franco-American alliance, and the return of Congress to Independence Hall. It notes muskets, cannon, and ammunition acquired, the British evacuation on June 18, 1778, and the Liberty Bell’s return after over a year away.
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Philadelphia
Burgoyne
Barstoga
France
United States
Ben Franklin
Congress
Vailey Yorge
Britlub
Independence Hall
Pet Parade Entry Sparks Library Confusion
A Irvington branch library incident sparked by a woman seeking entry to a Pet Parade contest. Questioned about her pet, she claimed she had none and instead wanted to register another little girl to bring her baby brother.
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Pouyester
Irvington
Imlianapolis News
Women Readers Urged to Try Kidney Disease Remedy
Announcer addresses women readers about kidney and bladder trouble and links symptoms to kidney health. Claims Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer & Co can restore health. offers sample bottle for ten cents via mail from Binghamton NY and notes medium and large bottles are sold in drug stores.
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Thos
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Mrs. Chapman
C. E. Chapman
Elm Street
New Albany
Indiana
Memphis
Tenn
Lydia E_ Pinkham
Lydia E
Fairy Tale Conversation Sparks Ferry Route Question
A fragment hints at a witty exchange about what qualifies as a fairy tale and which path a ferry might take. The text references a man facing a difficult request and a sudden kiss, leaving interpretation to the reader.
Charity decision delays at home cause exodus
A local charity delays its deci at home causing members to leave and seek other support channels. The disruption prompts questions about future funding, leadership, and community impact as residents reevaluate their assistance options.
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Georges III
Strugeling
Toree
Son of
TomTevenue
Grenville
Boston
New York
Aheriffe
Quebec
Ria
Hugland
Habeas Corp
Uncle Joe
Cannes
Ng Corporation
Brown Vs Sutuanicy
Hin Goltize Wien
Anil
Cocoa
Monarch Co
C £. Chapman Yao
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