History of Milwaukee, city and county . , with its excessive hurrahand noise, its reckless use of firearms and fireworks, and consequent dangersto young and old, has given way to the observance of a Sane Fourth. Thenumerous parks of the city become the festive centers where the childrenengage in pageants, plays and exercises in commemoration of the great na-tional holiday. The reading of the Declaration of Independence, brass bandmusic discoursing national airs, and the singing of the national hymn, char-acterize the exercises of the day. The children are carefully chaperoned andamply provided
History of Milwaukee, city and county . , with its excessive hurrahand noise, its reckless use of firearms and fireworks, and consequent dangersto young and old, has given way to the observance of a Sane Fourth. Thenumerous parks of the city become the festive centers where the childrenengage in pageants, plays and exercises in commemoration of the great na-tional holiday. The reading of the Declaration of Independence, brass bandmusic discoursing national airs, and the singing of the national hymn, char-acterize the exercises of the day. The children are carefully chaperoned andamply provided with sweets and refreshments. The day not only affords a maximum of wholesome pleasure for the youth-ful participants, but also conveys a magnificent lesson in government andpatriotism, stimulating love and loyalty for home ami country, and exaltingthe spirit of true American citizenship. The transition, too, brought with it a tolerant spirit in matters of German agitators of a half century ago, who sought to inaugurate a. THE OLD TIME FAMOUS WHITEFISB HAY RESORT WHEREDINNERS AND U> WINES WERE SERVED PISE
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