The Declaration’s Immortal Spirit Across Generations
William Rosser Cobbe argues that the Declaration of Independence endures not for novelty but for its alignment with the universal spirit of colonists. He notes Jefferson’s influences, praises the document as a landmark that established government by the people, and foresees its lasting relevance through future generations.
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Jefferson
John
Old England
John Adams
William Rosser Cobbe
Willie Boreum questioned on Fourth of July morning
The Brooklyn Eagle notes a playful exchange between Mr and Mrs Boreum as Willie is urged to be seen and not heard on a sunny Fourth of July morning while crackers crackle in the celebration.
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Willie Boreum
Columbia
Liberty
Bneath
Fourth of July injures praised by neighbor
An exchange quoted by the Chicago Post notes a boy’s companion asking if a child had a good time on the Fourth. The neighbor replies with a boast about the boy’s bandaged condition, implying injuries from festivities.
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Chicago Post
The Virtue of Necessity Clocks in a Judge’s Echo
A terse verse voice proclaims resilience amid possible fate, celebrating the cannon roar rocket blare and crackers bursting in air. The speaker asserts a stoic stance that there is no escape, addressing a judge with a wry, defiant tone.
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Judge
Fourth of July casualties tally at 2800
A terse list records 2,800 persons as casualties for this year’s Fourth of July celebrations. The note grimly suggests a need for safer observances.
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Teller
Grimshaw
United States
Puck
After the Glorious Fourth He Saved His Dough for Crackers
Poetic line from Brooklyn Life notes a playful afterglow of Independence Day. The verse contrasts fate with baking, declaring Johnny departed with angel cake as symbol of celebration and lingering memory.
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Johnny
Brooklyn
Holy mouse laments candle in ancient Rome tale
A humorous remark questions Roman candle etiquette as a playful take on the fall of Rome. The speaker muses on whether the ancient empire depended on such candles, implying a humorous cause of decline.
New Coast Defense Plans Extend Searchlight Installations
Gen. Gillespie unveils preparations for extensive searchlight experiments as part of harbor defenses. The 150000 appropriation funds New York defenses. Congress may allocate 300000 to add Portland Maine Boston eastern New York port and Puget Sound.
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Gillespie
Army
New York Highor
Portland
Boston
New York
Puget Sound
Congress
Narragansett Bay
Society Woman Becomes Nurse in Northwestern Hospital
Mrs. Harry P. Robinson daughter of street car magnate Thomas Lowry has left Chicago society life in Minneapolis to pursue nursing. She entered Northwestern hospital a week ago as a probationary nurse and works night shifts. She wears six tailored uniforms though she says she loves the work and has no reasons beyond that. Harry P. Robinson is in London pursuing literary and publishing interests and still involved with the Railway Age.
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Harry P. Robinson
Thomas Lowry
Minneapolis
Chicago
Railway Age
Northwestern Hospital
Hens Set With No Results in Rock Falls Canal Blasts
Explosions in the Henne pin canal at Rock Falls Illinois over the past three weeks have caused hens to set without hatching any chicks. Poultry breeders blame the blasts for destroying vital egg sparks. The issue affects Rock Falls and even jars Sterling across the Rock River with shattered dishes and window panes.
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Rock Falls
Arena Poultry Association
Canal
Rock River
Sterling
Modern catechism on the automobile in Ohio
A humorous exchange from the Ohio State Journal portrays pedestrians questioning a passerby about a speeding automobile. The dialogue mocks driver behavior and the public’s reliance on police action, noting the chauffeur’s various names and the car’s speed around 50 miles per hour.
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Ohio State Journal
Papyrus complaint to ancient police chief at Chicago exhibit
A papyrus sheet in a Chicago exhibition bears a complaint to a chief of police who served 2092 years ago claiming a writer’s premises were robbed. The source wonders if a porch climber, duplicate key man, or mere half sneak caused the loss, noting little has changed in centuries.
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Chicago
Hether
Buffalo Courier
Alabastine Proposed for School Interiors
The article urges school districts to tint interiors with Alabastine to improve appeal and pupil eye comfort. It stresses disease prevention and sanitary cement coatings, claiming Alabastine is the proper material for walls in crowded classrooms.
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United States
Latin and Greek On The Golf Course
A London News quip recounts a learned professor who, after a round on the links, asks his caddie for advice. The caddy replies with a sharp line about teaching caddies Latin and Greek and needing a head for gowff, highlighting linguistic skill versus golf talent.
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Gowff
London News
Mrs De Style Seeks Copyright on Conversation Path
Mrs De Style has applied to copyright the conversation path used for entertaining guests. The Baltimore Herald notes the move as an exclusive protection aimed at the social venue.
It Cures While You Walk Allen’s Foot-Ease
Allen’s Foot-Ease is advertised as a cure for hot sweaty feet and sore callouses. It is sold by druggists with a 25 cent price and a free trial package offer from Allen S. Olmsted of Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Loose Features Teacher You Johnnie
A playful exchange spots Johnnie denying a laugh as his face slips during a lesson. The professor eyes the grocer’s ragged dirty greenback with distrust, calling it a filthy looker in a lighthearted moment from Chicago papers.
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Johnnie
Chicago Journal
Chicago Tribune
Cure a Cold in One Day Promoted by Laxative Bromo Quinine
The ad promises a one day cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine and offers refunds if it fails. It quotes testimonials from Mrs Shos Robbins of Maple Street Norwich NY dated February 17 1900 and includes a moral jibe about money.
Peruna Promises Cure for Catarrh in Women
An advertisement extols Peruna as a cure for female catarrh and related ailments. It features testimonials from women including Lizzie Sneathing and Mrs. A Johnson, urging sick women to contact Dr. Hartman in Columbus, Ohio for free advice and treatment guidance.
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Dr. Hartman
America
Peruna
38Th St
New York City
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Lizzie Sneathing
Hartman
Ohio
A. Johnson
Mabel Meyers
Kansas
The
Kansas Temperance Union
Hartman Sanitarium
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Modern Catechism
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