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El Dorado p. 12
"Mrs. C. A. Ingram. Sr. and her grandson. Herbert, have returned from their vacation of the Northwest, where they spent six weeks with her son and his wife. While in Seattle, they made several sight seeing tours which included a trip to Vancouver,…
Tags: Travel
WHAT AFRO READERS SAY: DILEMMA OF THE LAW
p.4
"Chicago – “this, the United States, is a country of laws as well as men and of it’s men are equal before and subordinate to that law. “ shout James Crow and all his July Fourth glory.
Talk about civil rights for the black man and he declares none…
Talk about civil rights for the black man and he declares none…
[No title] p.1
"A BIG BLAST! Pee Wee knows what to expect when he puts a match to a giant Fourth of July firecracker. Somebody’s status quo is going to be disturbed. He has learned to expect a “blast” every week from his favorite newspaper.
Disturbed are backers…
Disturbed are backers…
Tags: Advertisements/closings
Fourth of July Thought, p. 7
"(For ANP)
Remember on our far-flung fronts
This Fourth of July,
Soldiers of democracy
Guard our earth and sky.
Those of us who stay at home
Have grave duties, too:
The WAR FRONT
Depends on
THE HOME FRONT—
The HOME FRONT is YOU!"
Remember on our far-flung fronts
This Fourth of July,
Soldiers of democracy
Guard our earth and sky.
Those of us who stay at home
Have grave duties, too:
The WAR FRONT
Depends on
THE HOME FRONT—
The HOME FRONT is YOU!"
Tags: Democracy, Military service, War effort
A Gala Fourth for State Hospital p. 5
"Patriotic colors with flags set the back ground for a gala 4th of July party for approximately 400 patients at the State hospital held on the spacious grounds. Awards were presented to the winners of the “Hog Callding”, and “Ball and Foot Race.”…
Tags: Patriotism, Sport/games
Gregory, p. 3
"Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie B. Woods were Searey visitors…Mrs. Mable Woods has been to St. Louis to visit her son. Morris D. Woods…Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hill and family. Miss Jean Mays and Charles Mays did some shopping in Searey…The Brown sisters quarrtet of…
Tags: Travel
Fired Douglass, p. A8
“...One of his great speeches prior to the Civil War was delivered at Rochester, New York, on July 5 1852.
Among his trenchant phrases was “This fourth of July is yours. Not mine. You may Rejoice. I must Mourn.”
“To Drag a man in fetters in-to the…
Among his trenchant phrases was “This fourth of July is yours. Not mine. You may Rejoice. I must Mourn.”
“To Drag a man in fetters in-to the…
Tags: Frederick Douglass
Ad, p.3
A GRAND MILITARY AND CIVIL ENTERTAINMENT Will be given under the auspices of the BRANNAN GUARD, AND YOUNG MEN’S Union Beneficial Society, on the day and Evening of Monday, July 4th, 1870. A Splendid Band of Music has been engaged for the occasion.…
Church Notice, p.3
REV. D. D. CHAPIN will preach on Sunday next, 4th instant, in Collins’ Hall, at 7 ½ P.M. A full attendance is requested. MRS. STANTON wants the women to take possession of the coming “Fourth of July,” and have what she calls a “women’s suffrage bee.”…
Tags: Church, Democratic Party, Voting/suffrage, Women
CALVARY BAPTIST. REV. J. W. HAYES, PASTOR p.2
“At evening worship. Responsive Scripture Lesson 19th Ps. Led by Editor H. T. Sims; also read 1st Cor. 13. Rev. Alexander, visiting minister from Texas, preached at night. From Jer. 8:22. Subject. “The blood of Jesus is Powerful Enough to Heal…
Tags: Church, Fundraising, Picnic
A Good Selection, p.2
We learn that Gen. Thomas N. Cazneau, Grand Marshal of the Fourth of July Celebration, has appointed Captain A. Ferguson one of his aids.
Tags: Military service
Where and How, p.2
Visitors from the country who intend spending their Fourth of July in this city will doubtless desire to know where good accommodations can be obtained and how their wants can be supplied Board and lodging at Mrs. Geo. Smith’s, No. 28 Stoue St. The…
Tags: Advertisements/closings
EDITORIALS p.4
“We always think of Frederick Douglass making that speech in Philadelphia, during the celebration of Independence, when he was asked to speak, he said: “Why did you call on me to speak on such a glorious and honorable occasion when four million of my…
Tags: Constitution, Equality, Flag, Frederick Douglass, The South, Unity
SPECIAL PUBLIC NOTICE - FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, p.3
Citizens are specially notified that the Executive Committee of the Fourth of July Celebration are Districting the City, and that Special Committees of Well Known Gentlemen Will be assigned to solicit subscriptions in each District, in aid of the…
Tags: Economy/expenditure
S. Africa's Apartheid Bypassed p.2
"Washington – (UPI) – The U.S. Aircraft Carrier Independence has cancelled a refueling stop in South Africa later this month because her Negro crew members would be “unwelcome,” according to official sources. No specific reason has been announced…
FOURTH OF JULY PROCESSION NOTICE, p.3
The Grand Marshal gives early notice that the usual paeadw and display of advertising wagons and carts will not be permitted in the Procession upon the occasion of the approaching National Holiday, July 4th. The Marshal believes that this custom will…
Tags: Parade
"Boogie Woogie on St. Louis Blues"
"Thant [sic] man and his band are coming and we mean none other than that great showman Earl “Father”
Hines, and his great NBC broadcasting orchestra returning to Chicago at the savoy ballroom, south
parkway at 47 street, on the Fourth of…
Hines, and his great NBC broadcasting orchestra returning to Chicago at the savoy ballroom, south
parkway at 47 street, on the Fourth of…
Tags: Music
Fourth of July Celebration, p. 2
A meeting of citizens was held last Friday evening in the Fourth District Court Room to make arrangements for celebrating the ensuing Anniversary of American Independence. We were at the meeting, and were pleased to witness the order and harmony…
Recipes For July 4, p. 6
"Feasting and frolicking are common on the Furth of July. Here are some novel suggestions that will enhance any culinary celebration:
Firecracker
2 cups milk (not canned)
1 pkg. Raspberry “Junket”
Rennet Powder
Red jelly string
Set out 4 or 5…
Firecracker
2 cups milk (not canned)
1 pkg. Raspberry “Junket”
Rennet Powder
Red jelly string
Set out 4 or 5…
Tags: Recipe
EDITORIAL p.4
“As a way of warning we are asking our people not to get so free as to be reckless on the Fourth of July. It is well known that we usually have more accidents, deaths and injuries on that date than at normal times. We can have a good time and enjoy…
Los Angeles Mayor Fears New Violence p. 1
" Sacramento, Calif. – Communists and racial zealots are threatening Los Angeles with “urban guerrilla warfare” this summer according to Mayor Samuel W. Yorty. He said plans were being laid to burn and sack the huge metropolis in a catastrophe that…
Tags: Communism, Riot/race riot
AMERICAN INCONSISTENCY p.1
“To a certain Chinaman is attributed the statement: “Melican people elect gleat [sic] monument over the grave of George Washington, who never tell a lie, but Melican people go light ‘long an’ lie like hellee [sic], ev’ly [sic] time.” And this is…
Tags: Civil rights, Constitution, Equality, Hypocrisy
Bouquets For Illinois Students, p.4
"“Biggest” and best bouquet this week goes to students of Illinois for their part in one of the most courageous actions taken by any student body in recent years. The Illinois elected a nineteen-year-old girl as queen of their 42nd homecoming two…
Violence Strikes On Holiday p. 4
"One person was shot and two stabbed during fourth of July holiday celebrations. Mrs. Elizabeth King, 26, of 3140 S, Wabash ave., was shot in the right thigh by a stray bullet as she walked near 35th and Wabash ave., Wednesday night. She was taken…
Tags: Deaths/injuries, Gun/gunfire
Leavenworth Briefs Independent Bapt. Church Rev. B. J. Davidson, Pastor John S. Livingston, Rep. p.1
“Sunday. June 17, S. S. opened on time, officers present, after the teachers explained the lesson. Review by Pastor. 11 a.m., Pastor preached a soul reviving sermon which was enjoyed by all present. 2:30 Busy Workers’ Club met in regular session,…
Tags: Military service, Picnic
Parents of Martinsville 7 Find no Cause for Celebrating on July 4th, p.3
Tags: Capital punishment, NAACP
CRAWFORDS AND GRAYS TO MEET IN A “CLASSIC” p.3
“PITTSBURGH, Pa – Interest in the July 4th games between the Pittsburgh Homstead [sic] Grays and Pittsburgh Crawfords is growing leaps and bound. Fans of both races have been watching the performances of the two clubs which represent Pittsburgh in…
Tags: Sport/games
Public Meeting, p.2
A public meeting of the colored citizens of San Francisco was held on Monday evening, June 6th, in the Lecture Room of Bethel A.M.E. Church, Powell St. The meeting was called by the Executive Committee to present their report, and was called to order…
Tags: Celebration
Percy Plans Active Holiday p. 6
"Charles H. Percy, Republican candidate for U.S. Senator, will participate in two Fourth of July celebrations on Monday, one in Chicago and the other in Carmi, Ill., where he will speak following an appearance by his November opponent. Percy’s…
"Monmouth, Ill."
"By Sara F. Geant 815 so. 7 th street
Monmouth, Ill. July 19. A large number of Monmouth people journey to Galesburg to spend the
Fourth of July at the beautiful Lake Story Beach and attend the dance given by the Sam Skinner
Post and Auxiliary No.…
Monmouth, Ill. July 19. A large number of Monmouth people journey to Galesburg to spend the
Fourth of July at the beautiful Lake Story Beach and attend the dance given by the Sam Skinner
Post and Auxiliary No.…
Tags: Travel
PICNIC JULY 4TH p.2
“The picnic given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilcox, 1320 Piatt, was an enjoyable fete. Those present were Mrs. Nannie Williams Mrs. Daisy B. Lambert, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Dana. Out of town guests were Mrs. P.F. Keele, The mother of Mrs. Katie…
Tags: Celebration, Picnic, Travel
Post Holiday Shopping Hours p. 14
"A change in normal State Street shopping hours was announced by the State Street Council, due to the forthcoming summer holidays of Memorial Day and Fourth of July. Since both holidays fall on a Sunday, Stores will observe the events on the…
Tags: Advertisements/closings
"Mobile Ala."
"Mobile Ala., July 20. A party of letter carriers and friends, headed by S. T. Scott, motored to
Ocean Springs Miss., to spend the Fourth of July. In the party were Mr. And Mrs. W. H. Warren
of Chattanooga Tenn. Revival services were recently…
Ocean Springs Miss., to spend the Fourth of July. In the party were Mr. And Mrs. W. H. Warren
of Chattanooga Tenn. Revival services were recently…
Tags: Travel
Youth, 17, drowned in Wildwood, N.J.
p. 21
"PHILADELPHIA - Funeral services where held Thursday at the Campbell AME Church, Kinsey and Paul St., who was drowned July 5 in the ocean off North Wildwood, N.J.
He drowned while swimming with friends at 26th st. and the beach during a Fourth of…
He drowned while swimming with friends at 26th st. and the beach during a Fourth of…
Tags: Deaths/injuries, Travel
Civil Rights Day, p. 4
"If July 4th is celebrated by all Americans as Independence day, then it would seem that July 28th should be celebrated as Civil Rights day. July 4th is celebrated as the day on which the Declaration of Independence became official. July 28th seems…
EDITORIALS p.4
“It was July 4, 1776 that the Declaration of Independence was adopted, 157 years ago and Americans have been able to live for America ever since the close of the war. This freedom inspired freedom of thought, of processions and of souls. It kept up…
Tags: Equality, Freedom, Military service, Slavery
"One dies in auto crash; woman slain"
"The celebration of the Fourth of July with an early morning joy ride at 2 a. m. Wednesday
resulted disastrously for a party of four consisting of one man and three women when the auto in
which they were riding crashed into a street car. One of the…
resulted disastrously for a party of four consisting of one man and three women when the auto in
which they were riding crashed into a street car. One of the…
Tags: Deaths/injuries
Very Singular Coincidences, p. 4
-It is a singular, but not less true remark in a late work, that Jefferson was born just eight years after his predecessor Adams Madison eight years after Jefferson; Monroe eight years after Madison; and John Quincy Adams eight years after Monroe.…
Tags: Numerology
Driver Care Urged Over Big Holiday p.3
"Springfield, III. – Secretary of State Paul Powell asked Illinois motorists to show alertness and respect the rules of the road as they take to the highways for the second holiday of the 1966 season – The Fourth of July weekend. “If you are…
Tags: Deaths/injuries, Safety, Travel
The "Riot" Scare Put An End To It, p. 1
“There comes a time for plain speaking. Citizens of Los Angeles are being alarmed by rumors of race troubles, demonstrations are planned for July Fourth when attacks are to made upon the race by whites. Whispered warnings have been given that…
Tags: Riot/race riot
Lake Village, p. 3
"July 4th parade: The following entrants in the colored division of the Lake Village Water carnival parade were announced this week: Police – official cars band – Sacred Heart; Greenville float – WCC Lake Village marching team; Eudora colored hi…
Tags: Church, Parade, Segregation/desegregation
[No Title] p.16
"Now I used to be a soldier
Of the good old U.S.A.
And I fought in France’s trenches
Till they had the Arm’stice Day
Then they said the war was over,
And the fighting was all done;
So we took the steamer homeward
Mighty Glad we licked the…
Of the good old U.S.A.
And I fought in France’s trenches
Till they had the Arm’stice Day
Then they said the war was over,
And the fighting was all done;
So we took the steamer homeward
Mighty Glad we licked the…
"July Fourth accidents"
"Several accidents were the toll of the Fourth of July celebrations in Harlem. Peter Rodriguez, 11, 2143, seventh avenue, sustained abrasions and powder burns on the right leg from the discharge of a pistol at close range by an unidentified boy. The…