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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1894
Page
6
The poem recalls a young soldier, hailed by a town, who loves peace yet faces war. It celebrates Congress issuing a divine decree for freedom, the brave youth’s sacrifice, and the nation’s resolve as citizens honor the fallen and cherish liberty. Thomas Frost.
In a lively Fourth of July tale, Phrastus and Harvey prank with a British ram named King George XII, staging fireworks and a pond chase that ends with Aunt Scilla disciplining Theophrastus Wilson. The day culminates in family reflections on discipline and bravado.
The article lists leading armor clads and battle ships by displacement from Britain France Italy Germany and the United States. It notes English capital ships dominate the largest classes while other nations build lighter vessels and hints at a shift away from monster fleets. A humorous anecdote contrasts English patriotism with American voting.
A survey of innovations including a loud speaking telephone receiver, phonograph use in colonial recruitment, balloon signaling with electric lanterns, and electrotherapeutic currents. The piece notes a field camera design, improved typewriter ergonomics, and advancing optical gear, highlighting wartime and industrial applications.
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