Patriotic Fourth of July Party Games for Children
A 1920s style guide suggests safe festive activities for kids on July Fourth. Ideas include cardboard flag invitations, flag search games with tin horn signals, country-flag memory play, a large word flag formation, a donkey game variant featuring Uncle Sam, ring toss with tri color ribbons, and a candy torpedo hunt using red white and blue wrappers.
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America
Uncle Sam
the Willows
West Street
Fourth of July Fun with Candy and Beach Party Games
The piece describes party ideas for a patriotic celebration with children. It details scoring with candy colors, edible decorations, souvenir favors, and festive table displays, plus games such as sand digging, blindfold drawing of Old Glory, soap bubble contests, and cane target hitting for a lively Fourth of July gathering.
Deaths at grade crossings warn of danger in Massachusetts
The report notes two thirds of crossing fatalities in the state occurred despite gates and flagmen on duty. It states many risk crossing to save time and that even with protective devices on, people suffer death or injury. The board of railroad commissioners’ findings are summarized.
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Massachusetts
Board of Railroad Commission
What Are You Writing Now In Literature Today
A dialogue in Literature Today shows a writer joking about drafting ads for his new book, then planning press notices before finally finishing the manuscript. The exchange highlights the interplay between marketing copy and literary creation.
Clockmakers Union Talks Amid Eight Hour Day Skirmish
A dialogue notes ongoing labor tension in the clock making trade. Pam of your works remains on strike while a clockmaker hopes workers secure an eight hour day, promising no concern over labor shortages.
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Pam
Reckless Crossings Endanger State, Says Providence Journal
The Providence Journal commentary argues that a deplorable spirit of recklessness endangers the state. It contends safety can be achieved only by abolishing the crossings to prevent accidents and protect the public.
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Ers
Providence Journal
Mrs Piffer’s Hospital Trip Sparks Publicity
A remark praises Mrs Piffer as the most fortunate woman, noting her change from planning a New York trip to a hospital visit. The incident has people talking about her more than before.
Roosevelt Attacks Opponents at Mane Atered Meeting
Chronological notes from a Republican gathering show Colonel Roosevelt assailing opponents and accusing the national committee of seating delegates fraudulently. On June 18 Victor Rosewater called the convention to order, readings by Secretary Hayward, and Elihu Root elected temporary chairman amid Taft support.
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Roosevelt
National Committee
Victor Rosewater
Hayward
Overnor Hadley
Rosewater
McGovern
Wisconsin
Elihu Root
Taft
Root
Nebraska Lands Open for Homestead Inquiries Stir Letters
Labor Commissioner Guye reports a flood of inquiries about vacant lands in Nebraska and the possibility of homestead entry. He notes 1 336 471 acres are available and urges legislative funding to locate actual settlers. A preacher asks if he can take land while remaining a church pastor and many inquiries favor forty and eighty acre tracts over larger sections.
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Guye
Nebraska
Gaye
Labor
Douglas County
Convention Deadlock and Hadley Motion Split Taft Support
June meetings show Gov. Hadley winning a key procedural vote 510 to 56 against allowing contested delegates to vote. Roosevelt forces protest on credentials while talk of a Roosevelt bolt fades with no formal split. Roosevelt signals continued pursuit of the presidency as a Republican or independent progressive. The convention session lasts only five minutes.
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Hadley
Taft
Missouri
Roosevelt
R. R. McCormick
Chicago
Taft Delegates seated in varied state contests
On Friday June 21 the convention reviewed multiple state contests and declared Taft delegates seated by majorities ranging from 604 to 529 in the California case and 542 to 529 in another state. The proceedings reflected narrower margins in some contests.
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California
Convention nominates Taft Sherman for president and vp
The convention adopted a platform and nominated Wm. H Taft for president and James S Sherman for vice president. Roosevelt supporters then held a meeting and nominated the Colonel for president to lead a new party.
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Wm. H Taft
James S. Sherman
Roosevelt
Parker Selected Temporary Chair at Convention
Democratic committee on arrangements chose Judge Alton B. Parker of New York as temporary chairman and Urey Woodson of Kentucky as temporary secretary.
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Alton B. Parker
New York
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Employes' Association Barred by Judge Cosgrave Ruling
Judge Cosgrave denied a writ of mandamus to force Silas R. Barton to grant a license to the National Employes' Association to operate in Nebraska. The group, newly formed under general incorporation laws, has under $500 paid-in capital and plans to insure workers against unemployment, with benefits tied to wages and time out of work, excluding strikes, lockouts, or layoffs due to incompetence. The auditor had earlier refused the license and the case may go to the Nebraska Supreme Court.
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Cosgrave
Silas R. Barton
Nebraska
Supreme Court
Bryan telegraphs five candidates against Parker for chair
On Friday June 21 W. J. Bryan telegraphed five candidates for the presidential nomination urging them to oppose Parker's selection as temporary chairman.
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W. J. Bryan
Parker
Wilson Backs Bryan Opposition to Parker as Temporary Chairman
Woodrow Wilson declares he will stand with William Jennings Bryan against James Parker for the role of temporary chairman, signaling party leadership contest after Bryan’s stance.
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Woodrow Wilson
Bryan
Parker
Permits Maternity Homes Licenses Hit Twenty Seven
The state board of health licenses twenty seven maternity homes under a new law. Many facilities are city hospitals church institutions or privately endowed and managed by private citizens. The first license went to Dr. C P Fall of Beatrice, a state board secretary.
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State Board of Health
C. P. Fall of
Beatrice
State Board
Bryan Reaches Baltimore amid Ovation Opposes Parker for Temporary Chair
Sunday June 23 W. J. Bryan is greeted in Baltimore with an ovation and says he will oppose Parker for temporary chairman and will carry the fight to the convention floor if needed.
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W. J. Bryan
Baltimore
Parker
Bryan to Spend Winter in South for Health and Home
W. J. Bryan plans to avoid Nebraska winters by moving to the South. A Miami News story says he bought a choice residence tract and will build an $8,000 home there.
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Mr. Bryan
South
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Miami
Fla
Bryan
Fremont Survey Starts On Omaha Interurban Route
General Manager Baker of the Nebraska Transportation Company says a permanent survey has begun for an interurban line from Omaha to Fremont and from Fremont to Norfolk, as the company claims to have financed the project.
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Fremont
Return of ships signals State Department confidence
Washington reports a Navy Department order for Admiral Sutherland to return to the United States with his flagship California and the armored cruiser South Dakota, signaling belief in China's stability and ability to maintain order. In Rock Rapids Iowa a gasoline can incident ends in the death of Charles Brown's 18 month old child who inhaled fumes while playing.
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Washington
State Department
Navy Department
United States
Admiral Sutherland
California
South Dakota
Rock Rapids, Ja
Charles Brown
Governor Aldrich backs Roosevelt forces in Chicago meeting
Governor Aldrich returned from the Chicago convention on Sunday saying he is more a Roosevelt man. He did not wait for the Roosevelt meeting Saturday night yet noted the movement has support from semi official observers like him. The idea of using a steam roller as a political weapon did not appeal to the governor.
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Aldrich
Chicago
Roosevelt
Legislative Book Under Preparation By Reference Bureau
Director A. E. Sheldon and assistants of the legislative reference bureau are preparing a blue book for the upcoming session. The work to compile facts and figures has been underway and may extend past the November election, delaying completion.
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A. E. Sheldon
Legislative Reference Bureau
Picture Show in Religion Moves to Lincoln Churches
A plan to show refined educational films in Lincoln churches is being explored as a post Men and Religion Forward Movement step. A three man committee will investigate and report at the next meeting. Lyons prepares for Fourth of July celebrations.
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Churches of
Lincoln
Telephone company rebates lower long distance rate in state
The railway commission secured an agreement from Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph to use the lower toll rate where subscribers used both phones before the Independent and Bell consolidation. The order allows reducing Steinhauer to Burchard Pawnee City Table Rock and Tecumseh long distance rate from fifteen to ten cents.
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Railway Commission
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company
Independent and
Bell
Steinhauer
Burchard
Pawnee City
Table Rock
Tecumseh
Went Back on the Shelves
A humorous anecdote from Youth's Companion about Prof. Churton Collins who weeds his library. The second hand dealer insists on paying nothing for the books, then charges half a dollar to take them away, prompting the owner to exile them back onto the shelves.
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Churton Collins
Mr. Collins
One Fault to Find Told by Lambert Kaspers
Chicago attorney Lambert Kaspers retold a humorous tale at a YMCA banquet about a Kansas farmer and a Dane seeking naturalization. The judge asks if the country’s general conditions suit him and the Dane replies with a cautious yes while wishing for more rain.
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Lambert Kaspers
Chicago
Kansas
A Changed Man Exchange Between Mr and Mrs Knagg
In a pointed exchange the wife remarks he was a different man at marriage. He replied that if so he hopes so, admitting past foolishness. The brief dialogue captures a row over changes in character.
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Mrs Knagg
Mr. Knagg
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