First Official Fourth of July Celebrations in Olden Times
The article reflects on early Independence Day observances, noting a shift from “independence day” to Fourth of July. It recalls John Adams urging pomp and public festivity, and describes Hessian band music at the Spring Gardens celebration with Washington as guest of honor.
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John Chinaman
New
Evermore
Continental Congress
Adams
George
Congress
Washington
Spring Gardens
Banc
Virgini
Indep
Brunswick
Hartford
Boston
Liberty
Faneuil Hall
Edward Everett
Celebrations Grow From Independence Day Heritage
Remnants of early Fourth of July customs show a shift from public dinners and pageantry to broader civic patriotism. Accounts recall Morristown dinner rations, New York and Boston celebrations, and the gradual move toward education of youth and civic virtue anchored in the nation’s birthday.
Frivolous Cuban Belles Feature in Women's Home Companion
The article describes Cuban belles in lighted firefly costumes and jewelry, noting women’s use of fireflies for lighting. It contrasts upper and lower classes, cites Spanish colonial laws, and observes social constraints and courtship rituals affecting marriage and knowledge, including a witty remark on powder use versus baking powder.
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Ward Page
Gaston
Womens Home Companion
United States
Spain
Cuba
Richest Man in Wall Street James Henry Smith Captivates Society
In New York society circles James Henry Smith known as Jin the Silent amasses about 50 million dollars and entertains quietly at his Wall Street office and West 13th Street apartment. He rarely attends clubs, spent years building a quiet empire, and now hosts intimate coaching parties as rumors of lavish entertaining grow. The piece also notes his fortune while previewing literary items about rings and new novels by J Storer Clouston and Gertrude Dix including The Image Breakers.
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James Hoare
Windward
Jin the
James Henry Smith
Wall Street
No. 10
West 13Th Street
Wilbraham
Union
University
Wool
Seawandhaka- Corinthian Yacht
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New York
Hab
Mulcahey
America
Jim the Silent
J. Storer Clouston
Gertrude Dix
MES
Ayer
Cora M. Lea
Yarrow, L. 1
J. C. Ayer
Lowell
Masa
Carter
Carters
Bite
Kinard
Soria
St. Lo
Cound
Dom Tae Ob
A. R. G. Thompson
R.& TA A
Wolrschlage
Mocrannay
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D. Maxesiune D. P. Lis
Patan
Orang
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