Origins of Our National Songs Detailed by Sonneck
The article discusses the origins of patriot songs and their history, focusing on O. G. T. Sonneck of the Library of Congress who catalogs and annotates sources. It explains the birth of Fort McHenry’s defense lyrics, the Anacreontic tune, and the piece My Country tis of Thee tracing German musical influence and early American authorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Co. Woodbridge
Europe
Lowell Mason
God Save the King
Publely Aung
Park Street Church
Boston
Origins and History of American National Songs
The article recounts Francis Scott Key writing the star spangled banner during the Fort McHenry bombardment on September 14 1814 and the song's early publication in Baltimore. It also covers the debate over Hail Columbia’s music by Philip Phile, and Yankee Doodle’s origins and print history from 1767 to the early 1800s, noting key publications and performances.
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Baltimore
Marlborough
Patuxent
Patapsco
Fort McHenry
Heaven
Key
Columbia
Joseph Hopkins
Fa Atill
Walters Gallery
Joseph Hopper Nicholson
Baltimore Patriot
Baltimore American
Hall Columbia
Sonneck
Philip Phile
Philadelphia
Place
America
Journal of Transactions
Io Beaton
Castle William
Europe
James Alva
Glasgow
Mr. Sonneck
Benjamin Care
B. Carr
New York
Farms as the Chief Source of Wealth, Bank Reports Say
Canadian bank managers argue farming is the enduring wealth source as war shortages persist. They note high food prices postwar and ample land in Canada and the United States ready for cultivation. Officials urge land acquisition and full labor use to meet rising global demand, with government support for new farmers.
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Columbia
France
Congress
Seaion
Ladelphia
England
United States
Sde
Our
Chartered Banks
Canada
Gore
Europe
Unfortunate Attack Involving Belt And Suit
An incident described with dialogue about a belt and full dress suit, noting distress over clothing components and a request to replace a belt. The fragment hints at an altercation or mishap leading to an unhappy outcome. No clear date or location is provided.
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Jim
Barber-ous Outlook Prompts War Hair Prophecy
Quote notes many barbers may enlist, forcing men to grow hair and beards as a result. Wry reaction calls it a barber-ous outlook.
Cuticura Heals Sore Hands Promises Quick Relief
Advertisement touts Cuticura cleansing soap and Cuticura Ointment for healing sore hands. Recommends hot suds, drying, applying ointment, and removing excess with tissue. Free sample offered by mail from Cuticura, Dept. le Boston. Ends with odd social remark on marriage behavior.
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Peotearé
Outiura
Dept
le Boston
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O. G. T. Sonneck
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Nicholson
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Admiral Preble
Eny
Hoosier News
Lafayette
Perdue
Allentown
Connersville
Edward W. Anstead
Hammond
Fritz Lehman
Indianapolis
Plainfield
Marion
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Hoosier-Dixie” Highway Association
Elkhart
Anderson
Wabash
Joseph B. Workman
Taz Ferret
Supreme Court
Winamac
Winamac Telephone Company
Star City
Pulaski
Vevay
Jasper G. Good
Columbus
Jeffersonville
Southern Telephone Company
Burrows
Farmers’ State Bank
Terre Haute
Indiana State Sunday School Association
Marton
Richmond
Giles
D. D. Ramsey
Whitewater School
Columbia City
Columbia Woolen Mills
Marine Corps
Tipton
Tipton County Fish, Game and Bird Protective Association
George B. Frias
Bloomington
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John B. Garnier Brewery
Tndianapolia
Indiana Millers’ Association
Charles M. Lemmon
Bedford
Greencastle
Boosters’ Club
Sullivan
Chamber of Commerce
Walter Routt
Frankfort
Washington
Hastings
South Bend
Elwood
Central Indiana Gas Company
Huntington
George Chaney
Fort Wayne
Monticello
White County Shorthorn Breeders Association
Guy R. Wolverton
Floyd Veter
Diehl
Elizabethtown
Sandcreek
Grace Poland
Rushville
Alonso Matox
Greenfield
Thomas Bedkin
Qgreencastle
DePauw
Liberty Bonda
Muncie
Lydia Oosterle
Sarah Pursley
Cuticura
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