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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1910
Page
3
A nostalgic verse paints an old time gathering with a grove picnic and patriotic fervor. It recalls rain of red bunting lemonade and women fleeing the shade as fireworks, rockets, and Roman candles crowned the night. Washington signals the day’s end as sparks fade and families return home.
A nineteen year old Gloria West hosts a Fourth of July independence pact in her western town. After her suitors sign a playful declaration of independence, John Hammon returns, offers a constitution and a ring, prompting a tender vow under the moonlit veranda as they seek a united future.
A mosaic of Revolutionary era scenes recounts the signing of the Declaration, rival state claims on credit, and vivid Fourth of July customs. Anecdotes include Braxton and Carroll at Independence Hall, Duche’s shifting loyalty, and playful yet pointed toasts. It notes New York beheading of a king statue, Hessian music for 1782 dinners, and a Kentucky and Castleton tribute to fallen patriots.
Gasoline engines are only used to a limited extent as set. They are just coming into use. One dealer estimates about five per cent, replacing wind mills. People are very conservative about improvements.
A collage of old advertisements promotes Allen's Foot Tabs for foot soreness odor and night weariness with Foot-Ease powder for all day comfort. Also features Dr Pierce pellets stomach liver and bile regulation, Mrs Winslow soothing syrup for teething, and a quip about a girl not needing to be an angel for beauty.
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