Campaign to Americanize aliens through public schools
The bureau of naturalization expands citizenship education via public schools nationwide. Immigrants may declare intent after arrival, apply for final citizenship after five years, and pass a language and government knowledge test. A nationwide effort uses free textbook materials, evening Americanization classes, and certificates of graduation to foster an American citizenry.
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United States
Bureau of ‘Naturalization
Department of Labor
Army Draft Board
Bureau of Naturalization
Feg
Congress
Nense
Bureau
John
Speed Ski Naturalization
Federal Building
Seattle
Wash
Portland
Ore
Custom House
Medal Cast by Verdun Honors Dillion Soldier
Albert W. Crowell holds a Verdun bronze medal from 1916 commemorating the city and fortress saved from German assaults. It features Verdun gates and Joan of Arc with the motto Ou ne passe pas. The medal was sent to Crowell by cousin Howard C. Smiley, a radio ensign, who will share tales of submarines once censorship ends.
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Albert W. Crowell
Verdun
Revere
Joan
Arc
France
Verdum
Indioldte
Paris
Mr. Crowell
Howard C. Smiley
Influenza Epidemic Nearing End in Dillon
The Dillon influenza outbreak has largely cleared with only one death and few new cases this week. Two out of town patients were treated at the local hospital. Doctors urge continued caution to prevent a recurrence and note recent restrictions have been relaxed.
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Dillon
Encor
Uil
Montana Boys and Girls Are Workers Report
The report lists club members and their yields across Montana. It details acres of potatoes garden produce corn and cattle including chickens calves pigs and orphan lambs. It records canned goods baked bread pies cakes and garments made or mended with values and member counts.
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Rinbery
Remains of Mrs Ernest Orr Buried Monday
The remains of the late Mrs Ernest Orr arrived from California Sunday morning and the funeral was held at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon at the U S Rife home on Rife street conducted by Rev H G Humphrey of the Methodist church. The large attendance included relatives and friends with profuse floral offerings. Pallbearers were Roscoe Cornell J H Gilbert R J Boone G W Dart H L McCaleb and F W Carter. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery.
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Ernest Orr
California
U. S. Rife
Rife Street
H. G. Humphrey
Methodist Church
J. H. Gilbert
R. J. Boone
G. W. Dart
F. W. Carter
Mountain View Cemetery
Christmas cards for soldiers in France distributed by Red Cross
The American Red Cross will provide over two million Christmas cards for every American in France to send greetings home. The cards, original in design and typically American in spirit, will be distributed by Red Cross workers so soldiers can mail them before Christmas. Soldiers overseas have expressed desire to remember loved ones despite postal restrictions.
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France
Red Cross
Democratic Party Needs Reorganizing Says Wilson Faces Crisis
Washington November 25 1918 President Wilson is urged by friends to reorganize his cabinet and the Democratic Party in Congress to align with American public sentiment. Critics say his foreign focus pushed domestic policy out of touch and question Creel's Europe assignment and Burleson dispatch.
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David Lawrence
N. Y
Evening Post, Inc
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Democratic Party
America
Europe
Coomgress
Legislative
Middle West
West
East
George .Créel
Creel
Burleson
Me ‘ Aly
Congress
Democratic Congress
Wilson's Friends Press Broad Inclusion At Peace Conference
In a candid assessment, Wilson's supporters urge incorporating Republicans and diverse voices into the peace talks. They fault his Europe trip timing and demand openness, broad consultation, and a united American stand to honor wartime sacrifices.
Logan Buys Sugar Bowl and Plans Cabaret
William Logan proprietor of the Sugar Bowl cafe has purchased the Sugar Bowl candy kitchen from Harry Geer including all tools and machines. He will continue the business with his cafe and fit up the basement for a cabaret ready for business in January.
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William Logan
Sugar Bowl Cafe
Harry Geer
Sugar Bowl
Dorothy Brundage 15 Dies of Influenza Pneumonia in Anaconda
Miss Dorothy Brundage daughter of Mr and Mrs Everet H Brundage died at St Ann s hospital Anaconda from influenza pneumonia three weeks after an appendectomy Her mother and father were at her bedside She was beloved by friends classmates and family Survived by her parents and three brothers Everet Hiram and Justin Funeral held at the family home with Rev HH Humphrey officiating Interment at Mountain View cemetery
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Dorothy Brundage
Everet H. Brundage
St. Ann’s Hospital
Anaconda
Dorothy
Bachine
Everet
Anaco
Hiram
Dillon
Justin
Lakeview
HH. G
Gum craze in France thrills American troops says Mack
Ford M. Mack with Johnny Evers describes French troops and civilians intensely liking chewing gum. He reports small children beg for gum, water is scarce, and gum sells at a premium in places. He notes Americans are seen as athletes and cites his Y M C A uniform.
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Ford M. Mack
Johnny Evers
America
France
Adams
Mack
PY. M.C. A
Los ‘Angeles
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E. Zeytron
Montana
Logan
Sugar
Pederson
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