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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1902
Page
6
A radiant verse celebrates the American flag, praising Maine coast and Pacific shores, acknowledging sailors who answer the call. The stanza honors the banner of liberty lit by steadfast stars and the pride of the sea.
A Chicago Record-Herald retells how Mickey Emmett, then a freckled Elwood Kansas boy, rode aloft in a balloon during a Lake Contrary Fourth of July celebration. The narration covers his ascent, fear, and spectacular descent, ending with a vow to avoid balloons again.
A pair of voices discuss preparations for a busy Fourth of July as one speaker notes the day demands hard work. The exchange reveals roles with a fireman and an ambulance doctor highlighting emergency services.
A lighthearted remark from a man about his family during Fourth of July festivities. He jokes that his wife’s old maid aunt reacts with fits when a firecracker goes off near her chair. The tone mimics a humorous, everyday scene from a Chicago Record Herald piece.
A Chicago 1903 sermon compares Jesus triumphal entry to King Edward VII coronation rites while warning that Jesus life ends in crucifixion. It reflects on crowds, belief, and the crown of thorns, contrasting earthly crowns with divine sovereignty and a future heavenly coronation.
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