Photos, videos and docs of Alan Mays, with the keywords: "fireworks"

July 5—The Morning After

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 05:02:04 +0000

"The Morning After. July 5. Witch hazel, liniment, arnica. F.L. 219/6. Gene Carr."

Postmarked at Milton Mills, New Hampshire, on July 6, 1915.

Cartoonist Gene Carr's postcard demonstrates the dire results of a dangerous evening of Fourth of July fireworks in the early twentieth century. On July 5th, the heavily bandaged kid now needs a crutch for walking, as well as medications—witch hazel, liniment, and arnica—for treating aches and pains. The poor cat obviously didn't fare too well either.

The ill effects of holiday fireworks are also the subject of early stereographic cards like The Glorious 4th of July / The 5th of July.

Easy-Lite Gold Sparklers Box

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 04:30:07 +0000

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Sparkler box with unique typefaces for Fourth of July merriment.

Patriotic Toddler

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sun, 24 Sep 2017 04:44:27 +0000

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A photo with decorative border or frame for the Vintage Photos Theme Park.

"Reporting for diaper duty, sir!"

With an elaborate border consisting of an eagle, flag, canons, bombs bursting in air, and other patriotic and military symbols, it's surprising that this real photo postcard features an image of a child rather than a soldier.

Yankee Doodle Came to Town on the Fourth of July

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 23:35:14 +0000

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"Yankee Doodle came to town. July 4."

Photograph Your Boy Before the Fourth of July—You May Not Get a Chance After

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 16:56:05 +0000

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"Fotograph your boy before the 4th of July: you may not get a chance after."

Macabre photographic advice from an early twentieth-century postcard.

For more dark humor about Fourth of July fireworks, see The Glorious 4th of July / The 5th of July:

Hurrah for the Fourth of July

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 20:45:58 +0000

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Uncle Sam and some boys use fireworks and a cannon to break through a gigantic American flag in order to deliver a message of "Hurrah for the Fourth of July."

See below for some more Fourth of July postcards.

Super Atomic Supercharged Flashlight Crackers

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 19:40:30 +0000

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"Super Atomic Brand. Supercharged Flashlight Crackers. Super size, super report, super power, super flash. Made in Portuguese Macau. Lay on ground, light fuse, get away quickly."

I'm Going Off on the 4th

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 21:17:36 +0000

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"I'm going off on the 4th."

Printed on the back: "4th July Series Number 705."

Will Go Off on the 4th

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 21:17:38 +0000

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"Will go off on the 4th."

Printed on the back: "4th July Series Number 705."

Rules of the Road, by the Farmers' Anti-Automobile Society

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 04:52:02 +0000

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Dr. John Birkmire Lawrence (1890-1961), a chiropodist (or podiatrist) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, promoted his services by adding his name to this amusing list of Rules of the Road.

It's difficult to determine when Lawrence may have first circulated these rules. Versions of it were already appearing in published sources as early as the first decade of the twentieth century (see, for instance, "Constable Trust in Darkest Michigan," The Auto Era, Sept. 1908, p. 11). According to "Dr. Lawrence Moves to 23 S. Third St.," an article that appeared in the Harrisburg Sunday Courier, on February 3, 1935, p. 5, the doctor's office was located at 204 Market Street from 1915 until 1924, so presumably he had them printed sometime during those years.

For another example of early automobile humor, see Not Exceeding the Speed Limit in 1908.

Rules of the Road
Adoped by the Farmers' Anti-Automobile Society

1. Upon Discovering an Approaching Team, the automobilist must stop offside and cover his machine with a blanket painted to correspond to the scenery.

2. The Speed Limit on Country Roads This Year Will Be a Secret, and the penalty for violation will be $10 for every mile an offender is caught going in excess of it.

3 In Case an Automobile Makes a Team Run Away, the penalty will be $50 for the first mile, $100 for the second, $200 for the third, etc., that the team runs; in addition to the usual damages.

4 On Approaching a Corner, where he cannot command a view of the road ahead, the automobilist must stop not less than 100 yards from the turn, toot his horn, ring a bell, fire a revolver, halloo, and send up three bombs at intervals of five minutes.

5 Automobiles Must Again Be Seasonably Painted, that is, so they will merge with the pastoral ensemble and not be startling. They must be green in spring, golden in summer, red in autumn, and white in winter.

6 Automobiles Running on the Country Roads at Night must send up a red rocket Every Mile and Wait Ten Minutes for the road to clear. They may then proceed carefully, blowing their horns and shooting Roman candles.

7. All Members of the Society will give up Sunday to chasing automobiles, shooting and shouting at them, making arrests, and otherwise discouraging country touring on that day.

8. In Case a Horse Will Not Pass an Automobile, the automobilist will take the machine apart as rapidly as possible and conceal the parts in the grass.

9. In Case an Automobile Approach[es] a Farmer's House When the Roads Are Dusty, it will slow down to one mile an hour and the chauffeur will lay the dust in front of the house with a hand sprinkler worked over the dashboard.

Compliments of Dr. J. B. Lawrence, chiropodist, 204 Market Street, Harrisburg, Pa.

Logo at top: "Harrisburg Rotary Club."

The Giant Cracker Is a Big Red Brute

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 17:52:04 +0000

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"The giant cracker is a big red brute, with a tail that's like a snake. You can easily tell when they're about, by the awful noise they make."

An anthropomorphic firecracker strikes fear into the hearts of the local populace.

I'll Make Some Noise on the 4th

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 21:17:34 +0000

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"I'll make some noise on the 4th."

Three Cheers for the Red, White, and Blue!

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 20:45:48 +0000

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4th of July Greeting

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 20:45:50 +0000

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July 4th Greeting

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 20:45:52 +0000

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4th of July Greetings

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 20:45:54 +0000

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Hurrah! Independence 4th July! Hurrah!

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 22:22:30 +0000

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Printed on back: "S. B. 258."

Hurrah! Let the Eagle Scream! Hurrah!

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 22:22:28 +0000

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Printed on back: "S. B. 258." Postmarked 1907.

Fourth of July Greetings

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 20:45:40 +0000

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Fourth of July Greetings

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 20:45:42 +0000

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