I Am an American Day Observance Origin and Meaning
The article recalls I Am an American Day fixed by Congress as the third Sunday in May, tracing its Manitowoc Wisconsin Citizenship Day origin in 1939, where 21 year olds earned citizenship certificates. It highlights Hearst support, patriotic purpose, and the role in countering anti patriotism while reinforcing pride in American ideals.
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United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Manitowoc
Wisconsin
I am an American Day tribute to new citizens
The piece extols America as a beacon of liberty and democracy, praising immigrant contributions. It lauds citizenship as priceless and emphasizes unity in diversity. It cites the phrase I am an American and celebrates new citizens as the future force for freedom. It honors immigrants who built railways, bridges, and skyscrapers and urges them to give their best to America.
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Amoerica
Hearst Nuewspapers
America
Republic
Freedom
Americas
Kennedy
Nen
King
Bendeto
News Behind the News on the German Surrender
Washington analysis traces the Berlin surrender delay to Russian suspicions of a Nazi collapse and to conflicting signals from Allied authorities. The piece details Eisenhower’s hesitation, AP’s exclusive disclosures, Kennedy’s handling, and the role of censorship and press law amid postwar announcements.
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Shae
Dis Watch
Kennedy
von Krosics
Flentsburg
Eisenhower
Frank Alen
London
Thyroid Gland Hypothyroidism Symptoms and Tests
A historical discussion outlines symptoms of hypothyroidism including puffiness, slow speech, hair loss, dry skin, constipation, fatigue, and memory issues. It notes diagnostic methods such as basal metabolic rate testing and blood cholesterol measurement, and mentions thyroid extract treatment potential.
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Acob J. Kohlhas
Phila Hin
Hypothyroid Patient Shows Slow Response to Treatment
A medical note discusses how small quantities of a treatment may fail to yield desired results and that basal metabolism tests can normalize within a week. It notes heart changes anemia and pallor may persist for several months, and early treatment reduces permanent tissue damage.
Those Texans and the Shanghai Pierge Banking Deception
A rugged Texas tale ties Abel Shanghai Pierge to a Kansas City banking scheme showy with a grand opening fund. Pierge allegedly shelled out 140000 for fancy certificates, only to discover a web of sharpers and vanished funds. He lures his partners into a scheme to fatten profits by exposing two cattle outfits heading to Kansas City. The climactic moment finds Pierge and his crew at a depot, declaring they are even and quitting banking for Texas.
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Abel
Shanghai
Shang
Pierce
Mattie
Fiette
K. Co
Pierre
Texas
Capalle
Toynl
Jyer
Dear Father Help Me Live This Day On Your Assembly Line
Poem dated 1925 requests divine aid for endurance and duty. A speaker asks God to grant courage, forget private loss, and face the present task as a soldier in a vast assembly line. The plea seeks strength to endure sacrifice and to see work as a mission to free and renew society.
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Pather
Mery
What Women Value in a Husband Beyond Wealth
A 1948 piece argues that women seek character and emotional compatibility over talent looks or money. It cautions against fantasies of a perfect mate and outlines three essentials: character, emotional stability, and lovability, noting weak moments lead to impulsive marriages.
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Bence
Hite
Odds and Ends From HUMBLE BIRTHC and Old Ballot Facts
A fragmented San Antonio Light page snippet references Rachel a famed actress born in Switzerland, mentions the first ballot system in 139 B.C. by Romans, notes England adopting ballots in 1872, and lists publication details for the San Antonio paper with dates and pricing.
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Rachel
Bor Flleabetl Felis
Switzerland
B.C
England
SAN Antonio Light
San Antosia
Dan Antonio Grgetie
Puplleviidnolflee
Broadway
Fifth
San Antonio
B. Fexoy
Becal News
County health officer re elected to two year term
May 19 1995 Dr TN Goodson was unanimously reelected by the county commissioners court to serve another two year term as county health officer. May 10 1928 Miss Aurelia Donyon became the first San Antonio woman appointed a United States deputy clerk.
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TN. Goodson
County Commissioners Court
St. Aurelia Donyon
Firf
San Antonio
Clark
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William Randolph Hearst
Manitowoc County
Daniel Webster
Bunker Hill Monument
Hearst
Winston Stor
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Aumerican
Harry H. Schla
Fiehler
Washington
Europe
Mostow
A. Ps
Russia
Stalin
Czechoslovakia
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Rheims
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San Francisco
Connally
Senate Foreiatt Tekilions Committee
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Ie AP
Edward Kennedy
Sifteen
Dr. H. N
By James Farber
Elsie Robinson
Cupy
Wiig Featues
Mawr
Ryady Ap
Epun
Mall
Helen Prischaid
Mini Pontures Syndicate, Inc
Odds and Ends
Antonio
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Lean
Pally
Suntys
Axgnte
Esn Antonio
Texan
March & Ses
Texag
Gally
Mexico
L. A. Light
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