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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1907
Page
3
Major General Frederick D. Grant recalls the Fourth of July at Vicksburg after its siege. He describes white flags, the marching out, fraternizing between lines, and soldiers sharing bread with former foes as the city surrendered peacefully.
The United States General Appraisers ruled on Jan 31 that small American flags imported by Takito & Co of Chicago and other Japanese firms are not toys under the Dingley tariff toy schedule. The flags, made of silk and under two inches, were taxed 50 percent ad valorem as silk manufactures, despite claims they were toys. General Appraiser Sharrelts stated the flag is not commercially or nationally regarded as a plaything.
A playful exchange among firework figures mocks rivalry and bravado as the red light and sky rockets converse with a pistol and musket. The talking items boast, boastful lines about kicking, chasing, and high balls unfold in a comic, whimsical cartoon framing.
At Ticonderoga New York the Declaration of Independence was proclaimed to the stationed army. A writer notes that on Sunday July 28 1776 after divine worship Colonel St Clair read the declaration and the troops cheered three times. The narrator says soldiers showed uplifted spirits and a sense of nationhood.
A fragment from a verse scene where Dorinda entices Adolphus to declare love on tomorrow, a date framed as Declaration Day. The dialogue suggests bold confessions in words or song as part of a romantic moment.
Contest notice filed by Greg H Stevens against Homestead Entry 13887 located near Walla Walla with July 17, 1907 hearing. Followed by final five year proof notices for Clark E Blodgett Kennewick and Katty Erickson Richland, with witnesses listed and July 15 1907 and July 17 1907 dates.
Notices of intention to make final five year proof filed by Owen Jones Green C Seal Sampson Hobday and Harry B Hull for homestead entries and desert claims in Kennewick Pasco and Walla Walla Washington with hearings set August 10 and August 21 1907 before U S land office officials and clerks.
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