I am Liberty the Alchemist and The Phoenix of Reform
The speaker declares unyielding faith in liberty and justice across ages and continents. He portrays himself as a resurgent force fighting tyranny, persecution, and cultural enemies while vowing to wield intellect and force against oppressors from Europe to America. The excerpt invokes biblical, revolutionary, and prophetic imagery to frame Liberty as a universal guardian and avenger. The piece references Benjamin De Casseres writing in the New York Times.
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Europe
Kultur
San Diego
Maine
Benjamin de Casseres
New York Times
Argentina Pro Allies Back Chile Neutral In War Mood
The Argentine government and people largely back alliance with the Allies, seeking to sever ties with Germany. Chile is described as neutral and recently shifted away from pro German deputies, with a liberal majority defeating pro German influence. The prompt notes notable international figures and neutral stances amid European conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Shackelton
Germany
Chile
Children’s Year Urges Saving Baby Lives Nationwide
An editorial calls for a child welfare drive on April 6 as part of The Children’s Year. It urges states to assign targets for saving under five lives, likening neglect to harming soldiers, and notes the federal Children’s Bureau will guide a nationwide survey of children’s well being to identify needs and boost efforts.
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William F. Bigelow
Houskeeping
Bigelow
Children’s Bureau
Democracy
Distinctive bungalow by architect Char L. Sedgwick
A bungalow designed by Chas. 8. Sedgwick adapts to a corner lot with south and east exposure. Frame with stucco exterior, steep roof, and oak first floor finish, natual pine second story. Cost estimate 4500 to 5500. 9 ft first floor ceilings, 6 ft second floor. Large living room, exposed fireplace, screened porch, full basement, laundry, vegetable cellar, and flexible bedroom space over two stories.
Longer School Year and a Shorter School Day Proposal
Professor M W O Shea of Wisconsin argues in The Mothers Magazine for a longer school year with a shorter daily schedule and at least four one week holidays. He cites Gary Indiana as a model where hours are reduced but activities keep pupils engaged, and notes higher costs and administrative challenges but asserts broad benefits for health and learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. O’shea
University of Wisconsin
Mother’s Magazine
Gary
Ind
Britain sees few strikes as war ends fourth year
An official report to parliament notes fewer strikes in Great Britain than since the war began and praises the labor situation as remarkable with millions of workers still devoted. Churchill claims the secret service in the ministry of munitions has been abolished and overall time lost across branches in six months is under a quarter of one percent.
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England
Boston
Great Britain
Parliament
Winston
Churchill
Secret Service
Ministry of Munitions
Middletown Subscriptions Promote Bond Campaign
An attractive place to visit to subscribe for bonds. The ladies in charge have done splendid work in this campaign. Your subscription is confidential between the woman who attends you and the bank arranging the details, with no one else knowing about the transaction.
Liberty Bond Drive Urges Immediate Purchase for All Workers
The message urges every worker whether in factory or store to buy Liberty bonds now. It notes factory managers and store owners will assist in placing orders and banks will welcome customers backing the government. Liberty Loan Cottage is promoted for the public’s benefit, urging prompt subscription.
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Liberty Loan
All Honor To The Foreign Born of Old Middletown
The piece honors immigrant residents of Middletown for supporting the war effort. It highlights Italian and Polish canvassing teams near the lead and factory employee subscriptions rising, stressing equal sacrifice by native and foreign born residents.
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Old Middletown
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