Fourth of July Band Traditions and Influence Across Nations
A reflective piece traces the Fourth of July band culture from village orchestras to U.S. military and naval bands. It notes the band’s role in parades, speeches, and fireworks, the drum’s Persian roots, the evolution of bugles and cornet, and the dominance of American march composers. It compares international ensembles, uniforms, and the iconic Marine Band at the White House, highlighting the band’s enduring patriotic pageantry.
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Nerpeas
Youngatera O
Ewaltering
United “States
Bellas
Old Society
Focal Park
America
Excepton
Germany
Italy
France
United States
United States Marina
White House
Patrick Gilmore
John Philip Sones
Prompt to the Minute Air Dilke Lunch Anecdote
Air Charles Dilke recalls a San Francisco American traveler who promised to visit Wagland in a year and be punctual for a Glétinctively English lunch. Dilke fixed one o clock and, fourteen months later, walked to the ground floor dining room as the American arrived.
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Charles Dilke
San Francisco
Wagland
Dilke
Atake
Parole Board Row Involves Court Authority In Iowa
Iowa Attorney General Cosson tackles the state board of parole powers in a case involving William Adams of Osceola County sentenced for burglary. The suit questions indeterminate sentence law, with Adams seeking release after a two year term. the case escalates through Ellison, Dilson, and a supreme court review. The article also notes druggist protests, Wyler bootlegging, Rainsbarger case, Tom Watson delays, capital increase for Des Moines Bridge and Iron, and insurance licensing crackdowns.
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Des = Moines
Cosson
Supreme ‘Court
State Board of Parole
Carroll
Dave Brant
Iowa
Repubean Orchtroversy
Brant
Stata
William Adams
Osceola County
Hutchinson
Adams
Habeas Corpua
Ellison
District Court
Anamosa
Dilson
Marquis Barr
Reformatory
Supreme Court
Tom Watson
State Parole Board
Iowa City
Republican
Impure food sellers scolded by federal judge in Iowa
Federal judge Smith McPherson sternly criticized big manufacturers and corner grocers for selling impure food, saying high character defendants do not merit leniency. Cases against Pond Company and Anderson Canning of Keokuk, Va. involved renovated butter and tomato catsup mislabeling. A state opinion clarifies that the “desire to teach” is shown by applying for a teaching certificate, affecting teacher institute fees. Iowa fruit crops show broad declines. June conditions list many fruits below normal. Senator Hammill favors Faville for U S attorney. D Riniker contests for the post.
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Des Moines
Smith McPherson
Thote
Bath Street
Pond Company
Anderson Canning Company
Keokuk
Anderson Company
Ritter
Attorney General's Department
Fersoii
Cowles-Ritter
Iowa
Towa
Wesley Greene
Atate
Rce
Faville
John Hammill
Brill
Hammill Tao
United States
F. F. Pavisier
Storm Lake
D. Riniker
Rock Rapids
Marvelous Recovery Prompts Doan's Kidney Pills
Mrs Ray Trisner of New Albany Indiana describes a severe kidney disease leaving her bedridden with swollen limbs and painful secretions. After taking Doan's Kidney Pills she improved markedly in six weeks, prompting her to urge others to remember the Doan's name. Sold by druggists and stores, 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Ray Trisner
West
New Albany
Ind
Doan
Aloreke
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Resemblance to President Taft Stirs Family Dinner Jokes
Guardian bank treasurer James A. Matthews has long avoided comments about a Taft likeness. The joke resurfaced during a family dinner with Mr and Mrs Brank Harmon and their daughter Dorothy who, after studying him, said she did not see the facial similarity.
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James A. Matthews
Guardian Bank
Onis
Taft
Mr. Mathews
Mrs. Mathews
Brank Harmon
Miss Harmon
Old Gag Quips About Harem Skirt at Denver Dinner
Misa Tilllan B. Rowe spoke at an advertisers' dinner in Denver. She joked the harem skirt will be widely worn and revived old gags about advertising in Ladies' Own. The sharper will respond with ads promising tips to keep skirts from fringing. Thousands of dollars, he implies, will flow to victims who heed such knickknacks.
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Misa Tilllan B. Rowe
Denver
Kaiser Prefers Bible The Kaiser Reads and Collects Books
The London Chronicle notes the German leader keeps a well thumbed Bible at his bedside and enjoys theology and military topics. It cites his gift of several books to Mr. Roosevelt during a Berlin visit, showing his taste for religious and military subjects.
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Kaiser
London Chronicle
Roosevelt
Berlin
Tired Preacher Finds Sleep With Grape-Nuts After Indigestion
A minister credits Grape-Nuts and Postum Co. for curing indigestion and bringing quiet nerves and restful sleep after Sabbath duties. He says the cereal stabilizes meals, aids digestion, and improves family meals, with the ad urging readers to read The Road to Wellville and consider Grape-Nuts.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Michigan
Wellville
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Marine Band
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Parole Board Row
Cobson
William’ Adams
Moore
State Pharmacy Commission
Ghia -Law
Wyler
Sam
W. B. Wyler
Marshalltown
Marshall Wayne Morse
Lieman
Tama
Des Molties Bridge and Iron Company
Iowa Insurance Department
Insurance Department
MeéPherson
Attorney’ General
A. M. Defoe
Astate Superintendent of Public Instruction
Cowles
Lhat
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