Showing again that states bow to #capital, on #ThisDayInHistory in 1907, #Chile's army killed 2000+ striking workers in #SantaMaríaSchoolMassacre. 40,000 #saltpeter miners (#PotassiumNitrate) camped in #Iquique, demanding raises. Companies wouldn't negotiate so troops went in.

#Ruby and #Betty in the garden. #chicken #frizzles (?) #helmet #Saltpeter #adorable

Many people have their own holiday traditions. This is one of mine.
#1776 #SamuelAdams #SummerAle #JohnAdams #ThomasJefferson #BenjaminFranklin #IndependenceDay #Tradition #Commitment #SaltPeter #ObnoxiousAndDisliked