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Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
7
Invitations limited to thirteen with hostess as Goddess of Liberty. Thirteen guests in colonial costumes receive name state cards to guess. American flags and imitation fireworks decorate rooms. States listed with nicknames. questions about state history. Supper favors are large imitation precracker boxes filled with sweets.
A colonial themed menu describes treats named Oh Columbia oysters Fourth of July Delights Crackers Croquettes de l American Eagle and other dishes. It outlines a party guessing game where guests read napkin cards for answers then awards go to top-guesser. Liberty cake Washington pie and recipes for red white and blue icing are included.
Opinion pieces from Joliet News St Louis Republic Salt Lake Tribune and Wilkes Barre Leader urge a safer Fourth of July. They downplay fireworks while promoting patriotism responsibility and stricter laws on explosives to reduce injuries and deaths on Independence Day.
An overview of how roman candles are crafted from layered paper tubes charged with slow burning powder and stars. The process uses a vertical frame to load and ram charges, then seals with a fuse. Bombshells and pinwheels are also described as common fireworks and decorative items.
A Providence merchant named John Brown funded the American army at Cambridge during the Revolution. Wealthy and pioneering in maritime trade, he ordered his captains to load ships with powder on return voyages and furnished ammunition when supplies fell below four rounds per man.
A historic quotation by Josiah Quincy argues that true patriotism lies in conquering personal vanity and resisting luxury. It challenges those who boast of virtue to prove restraint over worldly appetites and pride. The citation notes the 1708 origin of the sentiment.
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