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Domestic News
July 6, 1882
Weekly Expositor
Yale, Saint Clair County, Michigan
What is this article about?
Our village hosted a large Independence Day celebration on the 4th, drawing thousands from surrounding areas for amusements, patriotic displays, and ample food provisions. Some attendees grumbled about hotel bars being closed by the Good Templars, though some alcohol still leaked out.
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OCR Quality
95%
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Full Text
Our village had a big time on the 4th. Many thousand from the country and neighboring villages came in to share in the fun, thronging our streets from morning till night. The various amusements furnished by those having management gave vent to the gushing patriotism of both old and young, while ample provision was made to satisfy the wants of any kind of stomach. There was some tall grumbling done by a few thirsty souls, in consequence of the bars of the hotels being ordered closed by the Good Templars, although 'tis said a little of the precious stuff oozed out.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
What keywords are associated?
Village Celebration
Fourth Of July
Good Templars
Patriotism
Hotel Bars Closed
Domestic News Details
Event Date
The 4th
Outcome
successful event with patriotic fun and food; some grumbling over closed bars, but minor alcohol availability.
Event Details
Village celebration with thousands attending amusements, patriotic expressions, and provisions for food; hotel bars closed by Good Templars causing dissatisfaction among some.