How the Fourth of July 1812 Was Celebrated in Newspapers
A look at early 19th century July Fourth observances shows orderly, genteel festivities. In Princeton the town flag waved as a hall gathering hosted two orations. In New York the day began with flag raisings at public buildings and harbor yards, a parade by militia and trades groups, a church service with the Declaration read aloud, and a Supreme sense of decorum with no major incidents.
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England
Princeton
College Hall
New York
Tammany Society
Tailors
Hibernian, Provident
Columbian
Manhattan
City Hall
Broadway
Beaver Street
Broad
Pearl
Beekman
Gold Street
St. George’s Church
Samuel B. Romaine
Battery Park
Stevens
Bloomfield
Morton
Chambers Street
Chambers
Greenwich Street
Battery
So Jim fishin naw drownin worms Harper's Weekly joke
A brief humor item from Harper's Weekly features a fishing quip with a character named Jim and a punch line about drowning worms. The vignette captures the periodical's lighthearted, playful tone.
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Jim
Harper's Weekly
Symbolism in Our Flag by Willlis and Fathers
A historical piece linking the flag to union liberty bravery and peaceful possession. It describes the blue field with stars as unity, red as bravery, and the banner as national ownership with God behind the people, quoting REV 8 and honoring Washington Morris and Ross.
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George Washington
Robert Morris
John Ross
Congress
Union of States
God
T. Willis
Wage Equality Triumph in Norwegian Postal Service
Debate over equal pay in Norway ends with women postal workers retaining equal salaries for the same work. After years of proposed cuts and political shifts, the liberal cabinet and postmaster general support maintained parity. Final vote: 89 to 30 in favor of continuing equal pay for women.
Ringworm on Child's Face Advised Cure by Cuticura
Mrs Barbara Prim of Stratford Iowa recounts a three year ago ringworm outbreak on her seven year old son’s face and legs. After failed ointments she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment for about a month and the rash vanished. The ad notes Cuticura products are sold worldwide and offers a Skin Book sample.
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Stratford
Iowa
Barbara Prim
Cuticura
Dept. L. Boston
Its Advantages. A railroad wreck and the stars
A brief quip contrasts railroad wrecks and sightlines with the effect on those who see stars. It notes a farmer missing out on an agricultural college, implying overlooked opportunities and humor in misfortune. The old-time tone matches a joke or witticism column.
Unique Peddler Gains Entrance With Quick Turnabout
A peddler at a front door declares he is healthy and prosperous while listing his misfortunes, but the weary woman interrupts and invites him in after a decade of search. She offers coffee or hard cider and buys whatever he sells, halting his prewritten denials. The scene captures a comic Puck moment.
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Puck
Baby Twice Baptized at St. Margaret's Westminster
Queen Alexandra agreed to be godmother to the first great grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone, infant son Trederick Parish. A second baptism was held after their return from India, signifying the queen's wish to sponsor. Promotions and moral quips follow.
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Queen Alexandra
Rather Dull Melodrama Critique
A sharp critique notes the work is less eventful than a tear cent melodrama, finding fewer complications and a restrained pace throughout the narrative. The assessment highlights restrained plotting and subdued emotional stakes.
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Products of the Plains
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M‘sneill & Libby
Lewis
Adv
Dtro Beer
Titan
Samuel Pttoner
Bears
Fac Simle
the Centaur Company
NEW_YORK
Castoria
Delta, Utah
Delta
Weest
Western Security & Trust CO
Salt Lake City
Utah
Ian Vecetab
Canada
Free Homestead
Province OF
A.om
Manitoba
C.J Broughton
V. Mcianes
Jefferson Ave
Detreit
Superintendent of Immigration
Ottawa
Cassde
LVEF
Haverstock RD
Hampster
de Leclerg
Boat
Rite
Hambo
Hay
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