Quiet Fourth Ends in Chestnut Tree Nutcracker
Beardsley Elton and friend rig an electrical hoax to scare father during a quiet Fourth. Mr Elton, aiming for a peaceful day under a chestnut tree, is lured by lunch but is surprised by a fireworks mishap and a captured picnic by his sons.
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Milbank
George Washington
Joseph Rodman Drake
Emerson
Locke
Mrs. Elton
Sam
Beardsley
Mr. Fiton
Beard
Mr. Milbank
Timothy
Tlans
Grant
Art
Pop
The
Hoya
Chestnut Tree Fort
Elton
Chestnut Tree Haven
Mr. Elton
Mr. Hiton
The Patriot Twins Chant For Fourth Of July Pride
A rhythmic verse portrays The Cracker and The Flag as patriotic twins celebrating the Fourth of July. The speaker vows ongoing crackling and popping in a display of national pride to keep the land of the free secure.
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Patriots
Land of the Free the Patriots
Noiele Set By Willis Brooks Reflects on Youth Then and Now
A speaker laments modern youth’s rambunctious ways and recalls his own boyhood with Uncle Joe. He contrasts past simple fun with current noise and recalls a Fourth of July scare caused by a loud yell, while Rob and I listened in.
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Joe
Rob
Liberty Poem Quotation Attributed to John Hay
A short verse praising Liberty as eternal law and salvation, asserting fearless trust despite danger. The speaker invokes Liberty as a guiding light and expresses unwavering faith in freedom's power to save the world. The piece is presented as a sentiment by the late John Hay.
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John Hay
James Monroe as a Patriot
Fragmented text discusses James Monroe in a historical context, noting his role in the American Revolution and later contributions. It references his early life, involvement with independence efforts, and ties to broader U.S. events including territorial changes and military actions.
Monroe's enduring image as a principled patriot and statesman
The article extols James Monroe as a pure and farsighted leader who safeguarded South American independence, shaped the Monroe Doctrine, and presided over the era of good feeling. It highlights his long public service from Virginia militia to the presidency, his role in the Louisiana Purchase, and his influence on U.S. policy and national unity.
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Monroe
Joby
Libert
United States
Atherton
James Monroe
Niewo
Mme
Lafayette
Thomas Paine
Breve
South
John Quincy Adams
Alexander Tramitton
Washington
John Quincy Adama
Adams
Grdece
Socrates
Jpnato
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
James Mydiset
James Tonroe
Patrick Henry
Samual
George Mason
Liberty
Yoolon
Wien
de Monroe
Ong Pt
Madison
Betig
Barrick Hemry
Mason
Virginta
Weatmoreland
Van
College of
Willia
Mary
Virginia
Trenton
Lord Stirling
Brandywine
Germvdown
Monmouth
Wader Hint Monroe
Virginia Legislatiure
Executive Connect
Congress
United States Senate
France
Friends of Nicherty
Waab- Jugion
Ile
England
Lonroe
Ander
Fifty Years Ago Today in Rosaton and Baltimore Arrests
Fifty years ago today Pogilehmen organized a British volunteer in Rosaton and urged the crown to confront the north. Baltimore police anticipated arrests, troops were stationed at city quays under order. From Washington, twenty five years ago today Prohibition took effect in Atlanta and Cincinnati.
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Pogilehmen
Rosaton
North
Baltimore
Main Aqueres
Woshington
Lnota, Cin
Cheney & Co. Catarrh Cure Ad in Toledo Ohio
A fragmentary 19th century advertisement from Toledo Ohio touts Hall's Catarrh Cure. It shows oath by J Cheney of Cheney & Co promising payment for cures and lists Notary W Gleason. The ad urges readers to buy Hall's Catarrh Cure and related vanity products.
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Lucas County
J. Cheney
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Frem
W. Gleason
Cleen
Cheney
Citizen urges building a free swimming pool for city
A letter to the Journal urges the city to offer a free public swimming pool. The author argues swimming is essential for all citizens, cites funds pledged of 50 dollars, and proposes a $2000 pool run by the city after establishment, promising lasting value and public benefit.
Miracle MI-DNA Stomach Tablets Promise Quick Cure
A pharmacy advertises MI-DNA stomach tablets claiming fast relief from stomach pain belching gas and heartburn with a money back guarantee. The copy asserts rapid improvement within minutes and a reduction of dizziness biliousness nervousness and headaches after a few days of use.
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Lem. Inon
Highway drainage project notice to Reeves and Caldwell
The commissioner proposes locating a highway drainage ditch to drain a specified road area. The open drain will start near Reeves land in section ten and run southeast to a ditch and creek, with construction detailed and objections or damages due by August 30, 1911. Public notice signed by H. W. Benn.
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WS. Reeves
Wm. Caldwell
Township Seventy Four
Section Ten
Township Seventy-four
W. S. Reeves
Auditor’s Office
H. W. Benn
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Pop Elton
Robertus Love
American Press Association
Edison
Marconi
Beardsley Nton
Arthur Allison
Bumy
Mom
T. Sapp, JR
Willis Brooks
Janis A. Ldglaton
Fames Monroe
Patrot
TOMS
James Monkoer
Tuchmont, VA
Blate
Ohio
Frank J. Cheney
Swort
Shane
Amd
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