Two hundred and ten persons lost their lives in explosions and other accidents incident to the celebration of the Glorious Fourth throughout the United States.

Another milestone gained and passed,
   Another "rakkud" broken,
And this year's deaths exceed the last,
   Which is a hopeful token.

America can ne'er look back;. . . .
   She is the land progressive
She keeps along the onward track
   With "vim" and pep excessive.

For they who meet and meekly sing,
   To mark a celebration,
Such trifles as "God Save the King"
   Make no real "he-man" nation.

The U.S.A., from south to north,
   Recounts the splendid story,
For it sure is one Glorious Fourth,
   When hundreds go to glory. 

"Den"
Sun, 8 July 1927, p7