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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1907
Page
3
A fragmented editorial excerpt contrasts past and present celebrations of Independence Day. It cites John Adams foreseeing a national anniversary marked by devotion, pomp, and public festivities, then laments noisy firecrackers and firearms. The piece urges rational, solemn celebrations.
A humorous poem depicts Fourth of July antics as children sneak from beds to join a noisy celebration. The verse captures nighttime adventures with crackers, matches, toys, and imagined dangers while adults sleep, recalling a rustic Independence Day vigil.
An American correspondent describes celebrating the Fourth of July in Geneva. Decorations bloom in the city with flags from Swiss and American sources, American tourists and Swiss excursionists mingle, and a lake voyage ends the holiday. The piece notes patriotic songs and a festive, nonviolent mood with some minor mishaps during the activities.
A reader suggests simple treatments using a raw potato as a poultice on soft skin. Baking soda is recommended for both broken and unbroken skin. apply dry soda to intact skin and make a paste with water for broken skin to relieve pain.
An elderly, nearly blind veteran on a veranda during Fourth of July festivities recalls battles from Lexington to Valley Forge. He smiles as drums and fife echo, his memory stitching past fights to present patriotism. He croons a last cheer before dying peacefully.
In a July 1776 note, John Adams praises the day as a historic epoch and calls for solemn devotion and nationwide celebration. The piece then offers cautions on Fourth of July fireworks, urging safe handling, responsible burning, and prompt medical care for burns.
Turmoil rocks Braga Villa Real and Vianna do Castello as mobs fight soldiers amid calls against King Carlos. Reports say six battalions mutinied and troops fired on civilians, with many dead or wounded. King Carlos plans escape aboard a loyal yacht manned by English sailors.
Bombs exploded in Tidis Tidis Brirvan square in the extreme southern Russian empire near Baku. Casualties were heavy with many killed or injured and houses shattered. Police and troops were surprised by the terrorist attack as crowds gathered at daybreak and dispersal failed.
Winston Churchill declares he will not run for Governor of New Sampshire. Wisconsin Republicans organize to back Senator La Follette as Wisconsin’s favorite son. New York recount bills face Governor Hughes and Mayor MeLeLLan objections. Hearst seeks recounts in every city district. Canvass to be overseen by the Supreme Court. Senator Daniel of Virginia argues against geographic bias in presidential choices. New York signs a broad public utilities reform under state control. Knox endorsed by Harrisburg convention signals Republican conservative unity. Pearl Wight of Louisiana becomes internal revenue commissioner. Alabama’s John H. Bankheed appointed to Senate to fill vacancy.
Sustained improvement in prominent industries lifts market mood in Chicago and interior. Favorable weather boosts crops and retail trade. wholesale forward deliveries gain in dry goods footwear clothing and hardware. Visiting buyers increase in general merchandise markets. country stores curtail fall and winter purchases. Chicago district failures rise to 22 from 14 last week and 25 a year ago.
Long awaited seasorable weather boosts retail and trade and lifts crop outlook though payments remain backward. Wholesale trade shows a quieter tone amid smaller reorder activity and a late midsummer season. Business failures for the week ending June 20 total 103, Canadian failures 13. Wheat exports from US and Canada reach 2 850 222 bushels, corn exports 85 852 000, year to date 167 172 082 bushels.
Officials warn the United States faces acute unpreparedness for hostilities with Japan threatening immediate loss of Philippine possessions Guam Hawaii Alaska and fears for the Pacific coast. Experts note US strength is Atlantic focused with Japan's far eastern fleet looming and one dock capable only of docking two battleships remains.
A long list shows commodity quotes across U S cities including cattle hogs sheep and grains with ranges for prices like wheat corn oats rye and butter. Separate items report a large sawmill fire near Lyons Ga and the Goethe Schiller monument dedication in Cleveland.
The thirty fourth National Conference of Charities and Correction concluded in Minneapolis with 2000 delegates led by Amos N Butler. Senator Beverage opened with a talk on child labor. sessions covered health in Love school and home health measures.
Reports record a death by suicide of Charles C. Vout in Louisville and five deaths from an explosion at Sinnemsahoning Powder Manufacturing in Singe mahoning, Pa. Legal actions include I P Dallinger filing equity against company officers in Boston, and a receiver appointed for the ODendhue Redwood Normile Dry Goods in Omaha. Other items note fuel-supply steps, a Tucker v. Tucker case verdict in Leavenworth, a State Department post reassignment, creditors of Marshall Field Co Titkin Brooks and Butler Brothers, a jewel case loss of the dowager Duchess of Roxburgh found intact, and John W. Yerkes injuring his knee at Cher elnwati.
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