"December 25, 1915
It is not generally known that Saturday of last week was the fiftieth anniversary of the birth of freedom to the colored people of these United States. Some day, [sic] possibly we will get it into our heads that such occasions…
"Independence Day commonly known as the Fourth of July is the day for the white man. It was on that day that the white man declared his independence and swore allegiance to America. This declaration made the white man of America free but enslaved the…
"When giant fireworks, pin-wheels, sparklers, and cap pistols are being used to celebrate the Fourth of July, nothing is farther from mind of the average child than what Independence Day really means. Little fellows who throw torpedoes on car tracks…
"Mud Hill, January 17th, 1873 Mr. Editor: - Judge of my great surprise on receiving the last Elevator and to see no report of the celebration in Marysville in its columns. I am sure my letter will read strange to many. I supposed you had received a…
“The Oration. - We commend Mr. Sanderson’s oration to our readers; it is and able production, smooth, clear and well written. Owing to the noise and confusion in the hall on the 1st inst., the delivery was greatly marred, but it will bear a careful…
“Dear AFRO.
The 4th of July will be celebrated with all of the gusto white American muster. This is most fitting and proper. I would not scold you (black America) if you joined the celebration; but I deem it is my duty to tell you the truth of the…