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Classic headlineHospitals Are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
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Weird history on September 5
1774 First everIn response to the British Parliament's enactment of the so-called Intolerable Acts, representatives from twelve of the Thirteen Colonies convened the First Continental Congress at Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia.
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1882 First everThe first United States Labor Day parade is held in New York City.
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1836 First everSam Houston is elected as the first president of the Republic of Texas.
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Vintage clipping · 1902
Tri-county bulletin (Grand Rapids, Ohio), October 29, 1902
Page 2 · mentions "dog rides horse"
“gSJ URELY the host nd hostess of a country place may make a gala occasion JSjof a barn party happily combined with a harvest supper The barn should be swept and garnished for the occasion the floor waxed for dancing the …”
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