Historic Fourth of July Across Times and Quests
On July Fourth many events mark history from 1584 Roanoke to 1848 treaty with Mexico. Franklin proposed federal union in 1754, Fremont and Bear Flag rise in 1846, and Jefferson Adams Monroe deaths in 1826 1831. Also notes a 1776 Wyoming massacre detail and earlier sieges, flags, and capitol milestones.
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George Washington
Fort Duquesne
Monongahela River
Fort Necessity
de Villiers
Washington
California
Mexico
John C. Fremont
Oregon
Fremont
Sutter’s Fort
Sonoma
United States
California Republic
Pioneer Society
San Francisco
Rio Grande
Sloat
Monterey
Montgomery
U. S
Sloop of War
Portsmouth
Mazatlan
Collingwood
Sir George Seymour
England
Sir Walter Raleigh
American
Florida
Virginia
Roanoke Island
New World
Europe
Raleigh
Cork
Ireland
Benjamin Franklin
Commissioners of Colonies
Albany
Baltimore
Wyoming Valley
John Butler
Niagara
Forty Fort
Wilkes Barre
Butler
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
James Monroe
Washington Monument
Congress
Fillmore
Capitol
Daniel Webster
John Fryth
Smithfield
Jack Cade
London
Baron
Say
Sele
Cade
Kent
Aylmer
Southwark
London Bridge
Dorylaeum
Soliman
Exclusive Dinner for Longstanding Firms in Philadelphia
The Public Ledger reports a unique banquet to honor age rather than status. Only firms at least 100 years old will be admitted, with no invitations for officeholders or officials, serving as a gathering of the blue blood business elite since before the Watergate era.
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Philadelphia
The
Public Ledger
Ford
Mayor’s
Supreme Court
Waterloo
Philadelphia Dominates Eligible Trade Yet Local Stability Noted
The speaker notes about 40 eligibles nationwide with roughly three quarters in Philadelphia, praising the city’s stable trade climate and its strong local economy.
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United States
Philadelphia
More Tolerant Attitude Displayed Amid Finale Jokes
Report notes a shift toward a calmer public response as critics and fans react to recent finale remarks. Observers cite increased restraint and open dialogue from organizers and participants.
Concealed Phone Screen Made From Simple Home Craft
A Washington Post idea describes a telephone screen to hide a handset in the home using a threefold wire frame and adaptable fillings. It suggests materials like silk, lace, cretonne, and embroidery, with finishing touches and optional matching sewing basket from scraps.
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Helen Howe
Washington Post
Cretonne
Black interiors catch fancy of Vienna decorators
The piece notes a vogue for black in rooms with black wallpaper and gray or white figures, white enamel furniture, and framed black pictures. It describes the stark contrast that makes objects pop and mentions black enameled jars with red rose decorations brightening kitchens and pantries.
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Vienna
Embroidered Hats Shift Styles For Season
The new season favors hats of georgette crepe and semitransparent fabrics embroidered in white or bold colors. Designs are large and coarse, with symmetric patterns reminiscent of wallpaper, sewn over buckram frames for a smooth shape. When time is short, georgette voile yard fabrics substitute embellishment, reflecting a French influence on American fashion.
Return to the Practical in Modern Fashion Trends
The piece discusses fashion history across periods and nations, noting a shift toward practical dress while parading a revived feminine taste for frills. It argues contrasts drive trends, as women balance practicality with decorative elements in contemporary styles.
Figs and politics mingle as spring calls rise
In springtime chatter, residents discuss fruit seasons and local politics. Community voices overlap with seasonal markets, urging participation in upcoming civic events while sharing tips on growing figs and urban harvests.
Pruning Cherry Trees Boosts Color and Appearance
Experts argue for balanced annual pruning to improve cherry color and tree appearance. Proper trimming increases sunlight and air around top and end branches where finest fruit forms, while removing small twigs and crowded growth. Do not wait for large limbs to cut.
CARE IN MARKETING FRUITS
W G Brierly of the Minnesota Department Station argues careful selection and packaging boost fruit prices. Grade plums and apples by color and size, discard bruised or wormy fruit, avoid soft fruit, and ensure neat, uniform packaging to command higher market prices.
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W. G. Brierly
Minnesota
Fighting Plant Lice and Oil Remedies
The only way to combat the aphis is to cover them with an oily substance that clogs their pores, causing early death. Kerosene emulsion is a common remedy for plant lice, while heavy oils must be avoided to prevent foliage damage.
Starting Fruit Orchard Opens with New Plantings
A new fruit orchard launches with initial plantings and plans for sustained growth. Local growers expect diversified fruit production and potential employment opportunities as trees mature.
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Sutters Fort Lefo
John I Sutter
Michel
Paris
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