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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1898
Page
6
Nixon Waterman writes in the Los Angeles Bulletin about aging, recalling the old days when fireworks and cannons defined Independence Day. He laments modern noise and patriotism lacking the thrill of youth, recalling a childhood accident when a finger was blown off. the piece blends nostalgia with a wistful critique of change.
A ten year old boy, Johnnie Duckworth, grows up beside rails and river after his father dies. He saves his rail line by signaling a stalled express with a red light, earning praise from crew and the railroad president, and securing a promising future in the section gang, while his mother bravely supports him.
Fragmentary note reflects juvenile fascination with military life and confectioners exploiting this interest for pecuniary gain. The text suggests a satirical view of youth and consumer culture, with unclear specifics on events or dates. Entities: Juvenile Wenkressen. confectioners.
The article outlines an American strategy to strike Cadiz before Spain’s fleet clears the Suez Canal. It envisions Dewey reinforced by ironclads, two attacking squadrons led by Sampson or Schley, and a broad coastal bombardment to cripple Spanish shipping and ports. It notes cautious official reporting and the hoped cooperation with land forces near Santiago.
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