About This Book
This booklet, reprinted from The Forum, addresses the desire to find a safer way to celebrate Independence Day. It notes that Mrs. Rice, in her capacity as president of the Society for the Suppression of Unnecessary Noise, sent letters to governors, mayors, and other authorities, and the pamphlet reprints a selection of responses.
MRS. ISAAC L. RICE was president of the Society for the Suppression of Unnecessary Noise, New York City.