Americanization supper ignites Luigi’s English dream at plant
In Schenectady a large manufacturer hosts an Americanization supper for Italian and Polish workers. Aimed at teaching English and citizenship, the program includes interpreters, in-home classes, and graded lessons led by an Americanization secretary. Luigi and Casimir begin language study, inspired to join the American workforce and embrace life in the United States.
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Behenectady
Luigi
Works
Fintan
Casimir
Mr. Emmons
Father Neycoz
Mr. Kimmons
Ita
America
K. Be, Fink
A. L. Hahn
Europe
The Wise Young Lady at Farewell Dinner
Viscount Grey remarks that a successful man sees every facet, likening him to a prudent young lady. A parable follows where a suitor warns he will never love another if refused, and a counter question asks if that promise still stands should she accept.
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Viscount Grey
In Bad Shape Doctor Says It Would Take A Tip South
A father lies ill and a child asks what ails him. The doctor reportedly says curing him would require a significant setback or drastic measure, signaling serious illness and concern.
WANTED TO KNOW Said by the garrulous nan
A playful exchange unfolds as a garrulous character questions how words are measured while another character self deprecatingly questions whether a bowel or a tub is used. The clipping captures humorous banter with a classic newspaper voice.
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Nan
Llatenor
Boston Transcript
Sonora Revolt Spreads as Federal Property Seized
The Republic of Sonora asserts control over Nogales Agua Prieta customs immigration and post offices. Governor Adolpho de la Huerta proclaims supreme power while volunteers rally to defend state rights against Carranza. Sinaloa and Baja California reportedly align with Sonora. Gen Calles named supreme military commander calls for troops. Troops and war brides arrive in Manila as Siberian evacuation proceeds.
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Nogales
Sonora
Mexico
Republic of Sonora
Agua Prieta
Douglas
Ariz
Sonor
Immigration Office
Customs Office
Adolpho de la Huerta
Republic of
Congress
Mexican Republic
Carranza
PL Elias Calles
Calles
Sinaloa
128000 Bibles Stolen From Prison Bible Society
Chicago police seek the so called meanest thieves who stole 128000 Bibles valued at 387500 from the Prison Bible Society. The items were moved away in a moving van.
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Chicago
Prison
Bible Society
Defaulting Banker Surrenders After 8000‑mile Flight
James M. Miles, former vice president of the Standard Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago, surrendered to Ward Thompson of the Department of Justice after an eight thousand mile flight following his disappearance on November 25. His escape was dramatic as bank examiners reviewed his accounts and Miles slipped away for coffee then leaped into a waiting car.
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Chicago
James M. Miles
Standard Trust and Savings Bank
Ward Thompson
Department of Justice
Miles
Death Ends Life Among Arizona Pioneers Home Veterans
Two of Arizona’s oldest men at the State Pioneers’ Home died within minutes of each other in Prescott. Whouws J. Koster aged 98 years 2 months and Louie Dens nearly 97 passed away at 6 18 pm and 6 25 pm respectively. Foster had long served as a teamster in 1864 and worked at Fort Whipple. The item also notes celebrations for American Day and planned May 1 parades led nationwide by the National Security League in response to May Day.
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Luigi
Casimir
Fred Windge, Jr
Mr. Rindge
Jong
Italy
Maria
Caeimir
Poland
Prescott
Ariz
Arizona
Whouws J. Koster
Louie Dens
Foster
Dugas
Old Fort Whipple
U. S
New York
National Security League
Parailes
Fixing the Family's Location
A six year old named Jimmy explains his family living arrangement on his first day of school. He says he lives with papa and grandma and mamma, adding that they go out to grandma's sometimes, prompting laughter from classmates.
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Jimmy
Papa
Weamimea
Mamma
Grandma's
Near Love Motive in Prom Scene Cited by Birmingham Age Herald
The Birmingham Age Herald reports a tale of a beautiful young woman promising affection to an elderly millionaire if he first commits $100,000 to secure love. The item frames the scenario as a case of near love and asks what form that love takes.
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Birmingham Age- Herald
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Siberia
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South Bend
Kansas
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Trerington
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Harvey
Malvern
Ida V. Wilson
New York City
Holland
Doan
Colorado
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la Due Ave
Alamosa
Colo
Bas Doan
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
Havens
Leupold Voelpel & & Company
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