Reputation and Image of America Abroad Studied
A UW Madison history seminar led by Prof Merle Curti evaluated how the world views the United States. Students found that American policy, films, and mission work shape perceptions abroad, from aid in India to Coca Cola's global image, revealing a complex portrait of American reputation and the need for self-criticism.
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Madison
University of Wisconsin
Merle Curti
India
London
Ameri
Uncle Sam
Dr. Curti
Voice of America
America
Hollywood
Curti
England
Near East
U.S
Sheep graze at San Pedro fort to curb grass fire risk
Army camp at Fort McArthur in San Pedro California allows 1600 sheep to graze on weeds. Military authorities say grazing prevents a potential fire hazard by removing tall grass and brush that could fuel fires near training areas.
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San Pedro
Calif
Ft. McArthur
English War Vet Treasures Silver Medal
A 95 year old veteran, William H. Goldsmith, recalls a life of service starting at 16 with the 81st Regiment of Foot. He earned a Queen Victoria silver medal for Afghanistan service, fought in India, China, and Gibraltar, and later moved to the United States settling in La Crosse with a long carpentry and music career. He remembers routes, uprisings, and family milestones across generations.
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William H. Goldsmith
Far East
Goldsmith
Kingston On Thames
England
America
81St Regiment of Foot
Rock of Gibraltar
Queen Victoria
Afghanistan
Fort Ali Masjid
Central India
India
Kyber Pass
United States
Portsmouth
Eng
LeRoy
Minn
la Crosse
May Newton
Jacksonville
Ill
Fifth Avenue South
Roy
May
William
Georgene Johnson
Jane Shepard
Clark
California
Howard
West Salem
Goldsmiths
151 June Grad Prospects At TC One Of Largest Classes Listed
The 41st annual commencement at State Teachers College on June 4 lists 151 degree and diploma candidates in rural, elementary, secondary, and physical education. Growth rises in rural, secondary, and physical education divisions, with the program opening at 2:30 p.m. and Dr. E H Kleinpell delivering the address. Pres Rexford S Mitchell will confer degrees. A senior faculty picnic is planned for June 3 at Myrick Park.
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State Teachers College
The
Ruth Anderson
E. H. Kleinpell
River Falls State Teachers College
Rexford S. Mitchell
Myrick Park
Udga Ad Promises Fast Stomach Relief in Old King Cole Lore
An old time style Want Ad touts Udga tablets for acid stomach ulcer pains heartburn and indigestion. It claims three fast acting ingredients and soothing relief within thirty minutes with a money back guarantee after a 25 cent box. It notes 242 million sold since 1928.
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King Cole
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U. S
Martin Stanford
Britain
John Buchan
John Gibbons
William J. Brown
Stanford
Ford Maddox Ford
Middle West
Europe
United States Senate
Bill Abbott
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Great Britain
British Isles
New Statesman
Nation
Skeffington-Lodge
Ban
Abbott
Chicago
British Film Institute
BPS
Patterson Sargent
Fourth and
Pearl Streets
Gorham
Sterling
Crescerft
Main St
Jewelers
Ctnays Marne
la Crosse, Wis
Gyoutam
Stevensons
Gibraltar
Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Heating &Home Appliance Co
Lacrosse Mutual Loan
Hoeschler
Cyan Cary Vioes
Giant Freezer
Chest Stores
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