First BA Fourth of July Celebration Revealed in Washington Papers
Historical research at the Carnegie Institution in Washington uncovers a 1786 public levee at the President’s house in New York, with Rufus King and Elbridge Gerry present. The New York Daily Advertiser notes bells, cannon, a grand procession, a formal reception at Congress, and a later Cincinnati tavern gathering with Orations by Hamilton and Walker.
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Historical Research Department
Carnegie Institution of Washington
Washington Star
Rufus King
Elbridge Gerry
Continental Congress
New York
Dr Gerry
Congress
Cincinnati
Yor Daily Advertizer
Corre
Walker
Congress First Sitting Delayed by Wariness and Travel
The framers delayed Congress first sitting after elections to avoid hasty action and allow cooling of the contest. Travel from distant parts also required time for members to reach the capital before the sessions began.
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Congress
Fourth of July Parade Starts With Bugles and Drums
A fragment from a Fourth of July parade scene describes a blare of bugles and drums along the street. The text references Henry Hotcomb Bennett and notes officers or organizers as the parade proceeds past the crowd.
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Ard Ingal
Henry Hotcomb Bennett
Independence Hall and Liberty Bell Amid Historic Coastline Lore
A nostalgic tour of iconic American sites along the Atlantic coast from Boston to St Augustine highlights Independence Hall. The article recalls the Declaration of Independence adopted there on July 4, 1776, and the Liberty Bell in the cupola, noting the building’s preserved 18th century character and its enduring patriotism.
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Atlantic Coast
Boston
St Augusting
Courr
Independence Hall
Great Britain
America
Adams's 1775 Fourth of July Wish Revealed
John Adams wrote to his wife on July 3 1775 hoping the upcoming Fourth would be the great anniversary festival with pomp parade shows games sports guns and illuminations.
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John Adams
Charles D. Reed
Ione
Coumnes
Bulletin
Iowa Farm Economy Reports and Infrastructure Grants
Iowa officials released figures showing corn conditions at 83 percent of normal on June 1, with the wet north areas most affected. Construction contracts worth 6.125 million dollars spread across 13 states, mainly highway work, while Adams County expanded rural electrification to 309 homes under REA.
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Federal Agriculture] Economics Bureau
Iowa
North Centre
Northeast Lown
Des Moines
Nebraska
Adams County
Adams Punty
Corr
Printed Organdie Fashion Promises Summer Elegance
CHERID NICHOLAS en SPEERES highlights printed organdies as the season's chic choice for summer wear. Swiss organdies with permanent finish resist rubbing and fading, offering crisp, colorful fabrics for day and evening frocks, including new matelesse textures, bold prints, and tailored effects.
Dotted Lawn by Cheese Nicholas
Fashion shifts rely on dotted effects this season with daytime costumes in sheer dotted fabrics. Dark practical tones such as black burgundy brown capen green feature tiny white dots. The dated lawn suit shown uses linen color and pockets with flaps, tailored to shrink and endure laundering.
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Trent
Szecehilly
Western
Skirts for Youthful Figure Highlighted in Brief Publication
A fragment describes skirts designed to fit a youthful figure with fullness held below the hip, noting they are new and fashionable. The text emphasizes a fitted silhouette and updated style cues popular at the time.
Lace and Veilings for Evening Hats by Cherie Nicholas
A Paris box fresh millinery collection by Sazamne Talbot features delicate nets and veils. Designs mix horsehair and fabric with lace effects, offering white and black options and intricate insertions that edge the brim. One model uses a wine black lace weave with a full veil and velvet bow. A pale blue ostrich feather adds final flair.
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Cherie Nicholas
Sazamne Talbot
Paris
Higher Waists Highlight Vera Borea Summer Line
Vera Borea presents summer wear with higher waists for day and evening outfits and short draped bodices. Showroom width remains constant while sleeves stay plain and straight. Cotton prints and linens cover outfits for all-day wear in bright yellow and light pastel combinations with pastel jackets over dark skirts.
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Vera Borea
Cuncur Applieg
Luggage Styles Prove Lighter Suitcases Each Year
New luggage styles show that the traditional suitcase is getting lighter each year. Manufacturers highlight improved materials and design reducing weight while preserving capacity and durability for travelers.
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Liberty
Pacred
Iowa News
Soil Conservaton Service
Shenandoah
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Clyde L. Herringe
John K. Valentine
Civilian Conservation Corps
Centerville
Valentine
Herring
Guy M. Gillette
V.carpenter
Chariton River Drainage Basin
Lincoln, Nehr
Ai. C. Herman
Union College
Iowa City
Seventh Day Adventist Conferences
State Motor Vehicle Department
United States
Horace Teta
Hcense
Brsns
Birmingham-Sombern College
Birsdoghem
Wales
Fom
Newton
Towans
Paarti
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Cheese Nicholas
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