Safe and Sane Fourth urged as pageant focus grows
A long report argues for a national shift to safe and sane Fourth of July celebrations, highlighting New York City's planned civic displays and education driven acts. It advocates district, district leaders, and local pageants to dramatize liberty and national unity, stressing a lyrical rather than dramatic tone.
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New York City
Gaynor
Fourth—Board of Education
New York
Wiliam Chauncy Langdon
Hats Off to the Flag Parade Respect Demanded at Columbus
At a past Columbus dress parade several civilians were asked to remove hats in salute to the national colors. Colonel Glenn, commanding the post, announced that he would enforce hat removal whenever the flag of the United States is carried.
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Columbus
Glenn
United States
Pitchers Should Work More, Says Tuthill and Magee
Veteran trainer Harry Tuthill argues pitchers are pampered and should pitch more often, while fielding duties can help keep them sharp. Sherwood Magee bets on stealing bases, citing behind him infield strength and new support. Jack Combs wonders why Connie Mack released him and vows to play on with Brooklyn. Frank Donovan’s leadership spurs American League interest. Ed Plank’s long career noted as a rare lefty success.
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Bart Enougt
Sus
Harry Tuthill
Detroi
Army
Jack Combs
Connie Mack
Jack Coombe
Athletics
Brooklyn
Connile Mack
Nig Clarke Out, Black Brought In by Giants
Nig Clarke, once a famed American League catcher, has been released unconditionally by the San Francisco club with George Black from Denver taking his place. The New York Yankees continue to play unexpectedly well, showing strong form.
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Nig Clarke
San Fransco
George Black
Denver
Absalom's Fall and Davidic Resolve in II Samuel
Sunday School lesson reviews Absalom's rebellion in II Samuel and David's response. It traces Absalom’s life from flight to reconciliation, notes beauty and folly, and parallels Christ’s path. The piece reflects on devotion, mercy, and the messianic hope tied to Chimham’s heirlooms and Bethlehem origins.
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Absalom
Geshur
Tekoa
Jerusalem
David
Kifron
Israel
Ittal
Jesus
Hasbal
Ahimet
Sicile
Alithophal
Husha
Mahanaim
Absalon
Absalons
Etiquette of Spanish Grandees During Coronations
The article explains the evolving royal etiquette of Spain where grandees were divided into classes by how they entered the presence of the king. First class arrived covered, second uncovered but later decked, third uncovered until requested to cover, preserving the equality statement at the coronation. It notes non Spaniards, such as the Duke of Wellington, being honored by the cortes for service.
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Spain
Abe
Duke of Wellington
Cortes
Curious Cobra Trap in Indian Native Beliefs
A naturalist recounts a curious Indian snake trap using a biscuit can filled with macaroons that lured a cobra. The snake’s head became stuck as the can irritates its hood, leaving it trapped until morning. The author notes a native belief that each human death from a snake bite corresponds to a joint in the victim’s body, a grim folk theory tied to the snake’s imagined vengeance.
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India
Jems
Straching
Admiral Dewey Recounts Star Spangled Banner Rise
Admiral Dewey told how The Star Spangled Banner became the national anthem at a Francis Scott Key Memorial association meeting in Washington last March. He recalled dining with Prince Henry of Prussia aboard his flagship when the band played Hail Columbia, leading to the later decision by President to recognize The Star Spangled Banner as the nation’s anthem.
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Admiral Dewey
Francis Scott Key Memorial Association
Washington
Prince Henry of
Proxsin
Columbia
Justice Moody
The Fourth on the Wabash Milking Down and Hosing Corn
Uncle Joe Cannon recalls a Fourth of July past described in the Milwaukee Sentinel as milking cows, hoeing corn, and gardening, contrasted with modern times when pennies buy fireworks and noisy novelties. He notes how rural celebrations faded into memory while technological marvels delight today's youth.
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Joe Cannon
Banka of the Wabash
Milwaukee Sentinel
Hick
Ilit
Nol
Golf at Home Improvised Practice Device Demonstrated
A novel at home golf trainer uses a short cord attached to a heavy meter to record drive distance and height. When struck the ball pulls gauges on the meter to show flight height and approximate distance, enabling practice without window damage. The device is described in Saturday Evening Post.
Gallery Gods in Drury Lane Ceiling Painted Sky Scene
A fragment notes the gallery gods in the old Drury Lane theater ceiling, painted to resemble a blue sky with clouds. The design extended over the gallery and included figures or shapes described as floating among the heavens.
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Drury Lane Theater
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America
Joyoud
American Press Associatio
By Square Deal
Magee
Sherwood Magee
Ruston Braves
Otty
Philly
Limon Sehmidt
Dwi
Donovan
Regina
Plank
Baward S
Fife
Gettysburg
Raberah
Frank Foreman
Baltimore Orioles
Connie
St. Louis Feds
Thero
American Press Association
Eddie Plank
New York Yankees
Hub
Ahimaaz
Tarael
Tudah
Shimel
Mephiboshath
Zibu
Haralllal
Mahanalm
Jordan
Chimham
Dadid
Bethlehem
Chimbam
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