The Flag and the Stars and Stripes Shape of Dawn
The piece extols the U S flag as the emblem of liberty and democracy. It recalls Beecher’s view that a nation is read in its flag and urges Americans to bear the war burden and win the war, with the banner guiding Allied freedom over there and at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Pacific
Canada
Gulf
Europe
France
Italy
Portugal
Belgium
Japan
China
Henry Ward Beecher
Channel
Alps
The President Speaks of the Flag’s Unity and Resolve
The President declares the flag a symbol of national unity and duty. He says choices belong to the people and the flag will gain new luster in vindicating beloved principles. He warns against阻 the opposition and vows to defend the nation’s faith with lives and fortunes.
Colored Mothers' Club Postpones Meetings
The Colored Mothers' Club postpones this week’s gatherings due to the president’s illness, Mrs W. T. Jackson. A planned food demonstration at the Baptist church is canceled, while Miss Mary Ann Hall’s demonstrations have been praised and are expected to resume at the next meeting. Also note a miscellaneous sale line for Hoffman Brothers lumber and stove wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi
Mra
W. T., Jackson
Wii Fe
Enlid
Mary Ann Hall
Nerves and Phosphorus Remedy Advised in Early 20th Century
Phosphorated malt touted as a nerve and energy tonic. The text cites women and men feeling exhausted, irritable, and unable to concentrate, then claims two grain tablets after meals for ten days restore balance. It presents anecdotal results of improved sleep, energy, and daily work capacity, urging phosphorus replenishment to prevent nervous breakdown.
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Roston
Mass
Phowphors
Faye Dir Reid
Amd
Ieee
Nercatia
Niezer Appointed Head of Speakers Bureau in Campaign
C Niezer is named head of the speakers bureau for the campaign with additional stores expected to help. The article notes several shops will assist and women workers are reported eager for wage increases.
Women workers sought to aid the war drive effort
In a wartime appeal, women are urged to join the W. B. Campaign. Mrs Gerow says many tasks require typed manuscripts and clerical help. Volunteers are asked to contact Martin Lucette at 6386 Gite Hagraphers, with a meeting at the Mies temple this afternoon to align on the drive led by General Chairman Martin and City Chairman Arthur Folsom.
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Mure
Misa Gerow
Panimittes
Civitt Lattin
Avin
Martin Lucette
Evelock
Parade of Women to Boost War Savings Stamps Drive
Fort Wayne and Allen County launch a Women’s War Savings Stamp drive from February 24 to 29 and March 17, with Mrs Artie Fowler leading the parade plans. Miss Gierow urged more women workers as Columbus drew 88,000 in a related demonstration. A women’s parade is set for February 22 to showcase patriotic support, with organizers urging city women’s groups to participate and team captains to attend a noon meeting at the Wks temple. Charles Niever named head of the speakers bureau to coordinate citywide talks. Thrift stamp sales agencies will open in additional stores as planning continues citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Wayne Wenn
Fort Wayne
Alien County
War Savings Stramps
Enerl
Fiews
Miss Gierow
Aten
Arives
Colmbus
Chloe
Makives
ATL
Artie W. Pawler Chelyman
Women's Parade Committee
Wks
Martin Th Lurecke
Vuedrive
Ry Achne Pulsyrt
Ehairman
Hievernen
Cianat
Niever
Charles M. Niever
Cleepaign
Hr Hie
Fis
Fitors
Atari
Jen A. Haswell
Rossell
All for America Flag Hymn by Edmund Vance Cooke
The verse proclaims universal meaning behind red white and blue, praising America as symbol of all humanity. It invokes the flag as light on walls and stars in the sky, urging unity under patriotic colors. The author Edmund Vance Cooke anchors the piece with hopeful cadence and national sentiment.
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America
Amar Americal
Edmund Vance Cooke
How to Display the American Flag on Flag Day
A spirited guide outlines proper flag display at homes and businesses in Fort Wayne. It covers window placement with stars on the right, horizontal stripes, pole or wire hangs, street crossings, badges, and proper pairing with allied colors, plus prohibitions on festooning and incorrect folds. It emphasizes respectful, correct presentation matching wartime and civic standards.
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Fort Wayne
Pamdas
Wright
de Strites
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Colored Mothers’ Club
Thie Weed
Albert Te Denite
Pep
Hoffman Brothers Company
Gaye Doator
Incal Food Administration
G. Haffner
G. Crouse
Journal-Gazette
U.S. Food Administration
Pamily
Tee
Nefara
Taadrass
EED
C. Niezer
War Department
Apella
National Fruit Juice CO
Lafayette, Ind
Veady, Aii, A
Cole
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