Giants of Independence Signers Recalled in 1923 Tribute
A 1923 tribute recalls the men who signed the Declaration of Independence. It notes Robert Morris lent 1.4 million with no security, Franklin and Adams as leaders, and Jefferson and Washington’s ties to the era. It lauds education, wealth, and resolve, and compares the Declaration to Moses tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hancock
Benjamin Franklin
Robert Morris
Philadelphia
America
Samuel Adams
Massachusetts
William Ellery
Rhode Island
Secretary of Congress
Europe
England
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
Jefferson
Adams
Harrison
Samuel Chase
Supreme Court
Washington
John Admas
Independence
Congress
Benjamin Rush
Roger Sherman
Connecticut
Thomas Jefferson
John Witherspoon
Princeton
William Gladstone
Moses
Mount Sinai
George Clymer
The
Smithsonian
George Washington
The Builders Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Historian Henry W. Gardes outlines the signers as the focus of a sketch that covers the period before the presidency. Fifty-six men signed the Declaration, with fifty-three inked on August 2, 1776 including Matthew Thornton Elbridge Gerry and Thomas McKean as later signers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Thornton
New Hampshire
Elbridge Gerry
Massachusetts Bay
Thomas McKean
Delaware
Walter L Main Circus Parade and Two Sullivan Shows Planned
The Walter L Main Circus will hold a street parade and two performances in Sullivan on Wednesday August 29 following an August 8 stop in Streator. The Independent Times notes acts including the Wirth riders May and Phil, Lloyds Indians Maximo on the wire, eight Arabs, and trained elephants, with praised parade and clean show.
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Walter L. Main Circus
Sullivan
The
Union
Streator
Independent Times
Wirth
May
Phil
Palace
Chicago
Lloyds
Maximo
Quote on self-reliance and heroism in service
The remark urges self sufficiency as true valor to honor one’s own valet role, framing personal responsibility as the path to be a hero. It emphasizes self discipline and independence as key traits for everyday service.
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The Tactful Wife Hat Advice Cartoon
The London Opinion humorously suggests both spouses need new hats with the wife proposing a shared shopping moment and a light jab at marital practicality. The caption frames a domestic scene centered on fashion and reciprocity in a cheeky tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
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Indianapolis
Central West
Ornado
Johnny Quick
Pop” Geers
Egan
Lt. S. Ayres & Co
Schloss Brothers Clothers
Western Horseman
Pace
Moonon Railroad
Royal Scotch Highlanders
Coliseum
Harry M. Moberly
J. Newt Brown
E. Rauh & Sons Fertilizer Company
Rauh
Indiana
Raith
Red Star
E. Rauh & Sons Fertilizer CO
Union Stock Yards
Indianapolis, Ind
RED Star Fertilizers
R E. N. Brown
Graysville
Henry W. Gardes
United States
Caroline
Earth
Zoological Gardens
Willie
HE Standard Oil Company
South Dakota
Standard Oil Company
Michigan Ave
Chicago, Ill
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