Our Banner in Its Glory Waves Across the Nation
A patriotic poem exalts the American flag and national virtues. It references liberty across seas, Washington's sword, Valley Forge, and enduring freedom from Maine pines to orange trees, praising honor, unity, and immutable rights under a blue sky. The verse by T C Harbaugh appears in Ohio Farmer.
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Yrom
Maine
Liberty
Honor
Sword of
Washington
T. C. Harbaugh
Ohio
Fourth of July Fifth and a Lost Tod Adventure
A boy narrator recounts a Fourth of July misadventure sparked by firecrackers Tod’s disappearance and a frantic railroad pursuit. He travels with Billy Crocker on an express toward New York and returns with Ted found safe in a warmly relieved family reunion.
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Ollie
Jerry
Louie
Geraldine
Mr. Simpkins
Ted
Tod
Weill
Billy Crocker
Jemon
Billy
Sol
Pello
Jimmy
New York
Kissed the Wrong Woman in an Irish Ventilator Tale
The tale recounts Feargus O Connell kissing a duchess through a ventilator opening in the British Parliament before a proper ladies gallery existed. A mix of satire and scandal describes a mistaken embrace and calls for proper seating for ladies to avoid future errors.
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House of Commons
Fenwick Miller
Elizabeth Fry
Feargus O'Connell
Chicapo Journal
I Was Not Lost After All Says James
Chelsea G Fraser recalls a child’s misadventure with a doll and a car ride. The narrator explains how Norah guided him safely back through a back door and how his mother forgave him with a kiss.
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Jimmie
Norah
Jerry
James
Chelsea G. Fraser
Detroit Free Press
A Modern Edition of Burns in Washington Star
A Washington Star snippet notes a modern edition of Burns, remarking the poet is far from poetic yet reveals a thoughtful, pathetic undertone when departing from his frolic. The brief critique contrasts Burns’s playful roots with a softer, reflective side.
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Burns
Washington Star
Rest in Heaven Urged in Talmage Sermon
A Talmage sermon contrasts earthly toil with heavenly rest. He cites Micah 2 10 and recounts wealthy folly and political ambition, urging listeners to join a "Land of Gold" crusade toward eternal rest in heaven. The talk references Napoleon Webster and Sheridan, and recalls martyrs and workers who found rest in immortality.
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Marshfield
Charles Matthews
London
Jeffrey
Alexander
Burns
Napoleon
Europe
Versailles
St. Helena
Sheridan
Britain
Alina
Babylon
Thebes
Nineveh
Min
California
Alaska
Holy Sepulcher
Christ
UN Dave
Fleod
Salyr
Jesus Christ
Lowell
Manchester
Jerusalem
Scovill McCallum
A Cracker Plot by Numbers in a Fourth of July Tale
Burdick records a children’s ballad style prank involving Number One, Two, and Three planning to use a cracker to frighten others. Number Four overhears and lights the fuse, causing the trio to fall shocked while Number Four enjoys the mischief. The piece plays on a Halloween or Fourth of July noise prank narrative.
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Tere
Arthur J. Burdick
Chicago
Tele scope saves Fourth of July celebration
A cautious wife asks about a large item in their Fourth of July inventory. The husband reveals a telescope, declaring it the most important article to view whether a cannon firecracker’s fuse has truly died, ensuring safer celebrations for Johnny.
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Johnny
Washington Star
Presence of mind and time in quoted maxims
A compact collection of brief sayings from religious figures and periodical humor. It cites Rev. J. K. Montgomery praising world wide Christian service, a Fatima quip about presence of mind, and a Milburn remark on time not belonging to any syndicate.
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Jesus
J. K. Montgomery
Presbyterian
Cincinnati
V. S$. Milburn
Universalist
A Christian War Quote Declares Righteous Uprising
Rev. A. E. Kittredge of New York City argues in a sermon that Christians wage a war not as savages but as believers, asserting there is no holy uprising for uplifting oppressed children in God’s name.
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Jordan
David
Absalom
Abrahim
Sarah
Paul
Payson
Rome
Christ
Kirst
G. Parkhurst
Presbyterian
New York City
A. E. Kittredge
Lutheran
To Morrow Do as Well Today as I Did Yesterday
A reflective quote from Rev. Clarence T. Brown of Congregationalist, Salt Lake City Utah, urging self improvement and valuing life for its future potential as well as its present.
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Clarence T. Brown
Salt Lake City
Utah
Modern Blessings From a Devout Christian Life
Rev. C. Lee Gaul of the Methodist Church in Philadelphia praises a devout Christian life as a steady reservoir of blessings for the surrounding community. He stresses sincerity, charity, and daily practice as sources of grace.
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C. Lee Gaul
Methodist
Philadelphia
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Beli Rea
Mother
Martinville
Harristown
Manu
Father
Billy Crocler
T. DeWitt Talmage
Cape Uatteras
Bac
Man of
Desi
Webster
P. C. Carniele
Fatima
Bluebeard
N. Y. Journal
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