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Letter to Editor
July 15, 1869
The Tipton Advertiser
Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa
What is this article about?
Letter from Clarence reports on the Fourth of July celebration held on July 3rd in the city, attended by a large crowd. Highlights include an excellent oration by O. E. Aldrich of Wyoming, entertaining performances by the 'Whangs' under Fred Hecht, and late-night dancing at the Bowery.
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Clarence.
Eds. Advertiser: The Fourth of July
Celebration on Saturday the 3d inst.,
called a goodly multitude to our city.
The oration by O. E. Aldrich of Wyoming
was excellent. It abounded in hits
at the times and memories of days gone
by. The "Whangs," under command
of Fred Hecht, Esq., were among the
principal features of the day; and called
forth the admiration and excited the
mirth of the crowd to a high degree.
The younger portion of the people
sought enjoyment at the "Bowery"
where dancing was prolonged till a late
hour.
Clarence.
Eds. Advertiser: The Fourth of July
Celebration on Saturday the 3d inst.,
called a goodly multitude to our city.
The oration by O. E. Aldrich of Wyoming
was excellent. It abounded in hits
at the times and memories of days gone
by. The "Whangs," under command
of Fred Hecht, Esq., were among the
principal features of the day; and called
forth the admiration and excited the
mirth of the crowd to a high degree.
The younger portion of the people
sought enjoyment at the "Bowery"
where dancing was prolonged till a late
hour.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Social Issues
What keywords are associated?
Fourth Of July
Celebration
Oration
Wyoming
Whangs
Dancing
Bowery
What entities or persons were involved?
Clarence
Eds. Advertiser
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Eds. Advertiser
Notable Details
Oration By O. E. Aldrich Of Wyoming
Whangs Under Command Of Fred Hecht, Esq.
Dancing At The Bowery