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Tag Archives: Fourth of July
Sane & Safe Fourth: Doll Buggy Parades
“Even today, after a century and a quarter of national progress, we find the ideals of the Declaration of Independence still unrealized. The great woman’s movement is teaching us that women come within a proper construction of that document and … Continue reading
Racing all the Rage: Bicyclists Speed Through Davenport on the Fourth of July, 1901
From their earliest days, the citizens of Davenport have loved to race. Looking through newspapers and other records, we have come across foot races, horse races, and running races. This year, when researching the history of past Fourth of July’s, we … Continue reading
A Fine Fourth of July Celebration: 1890
As our thoughts turn to Fourth of July we are sharing an advertisement for a celebration that provided entertainment for the whole family. Taken from the July 2, 1890 Davenport Daily Times included in the day were a Reunion of Old Soldiers, … Continue reading
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Tagged August Wentz G. A. R. Chapter, Fourth of July, Schuetzen Park
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The Next Best Thing to Calling Upon Santa Claus*
This post might be a little late for the Fourth of July, but since all the fireworks won’t be used up until at least the end of this week, the following ode to a purveyor of these fantastic, explosive creations … Continue reading
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Tagged Feeney's Fireworks, Fireworks, Fourth of July, Independence Day
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The Death of Colonel George Davenport
When most people think of the Fourth of July, they tend to think of freedom, fireworks, and food. Readers of early Davenport history probably think of the same things, but with one addition—murder. On July 4 of 1845, several men … Continue reading
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Tagged Colonel George Davenport, Crime, Fourth of July, Murder, Rock Island Arsenal, Skeleton
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