Governor Orders Teach In English In All Connecticut Schools
April 25 Hartford reports Gov Marcus H Holcomb issued a proclamation banning use of any language but English for public and private school instruction after July 1 1918. Aliens may not teach in state schools. English to be sole language for core studies unless privately devotional. The move ties to Americanization efforts and requires state officials to enforce the order.
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Con- State Council of Defense
United States
Thesehildren
Hartford
Soliloquy of the Kaiser Bill ends in threats of vengeance
The speaker proclaims imperial aims to conquer Paris using Zeppelins and submarines. He claims to terrorize Belgians, harm civilians, and murder children if defeated. He mocks Allied leaders and predicts German retaliation, expressing reckless disregard for lives.
Farming in France. San Francisco Youth Answers Draft Card
A San Francisco youth newly enlisted in the army filled a draft questionnaire while in France. He describes himself as fighting Huns with a bayonet and speaking pigeon French, with responses about a European war enterprise producing hell and shell craters. He lists ten million workers, a poor farm, digging trenches, and crumbs and other vermin as livestock. NONE, VERY LONG.
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San Francisco
France
Safe Haarlem Oil Capsules for kidney and bladder health
For centuries Haarlem Oil Capsules, marketed as Gold Medal, are promoted as a standard household remedy for kidney and urinary tract issues. The ad claims detoxification by the oil, renewed vigor, and ongoing protection, with money back guarantee if not as represented and availability in three sealed sizes.
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Haarlem
Rich Osage Indians and World Wealth Compared
The Osage Indians of Oklahoma, riding oil booms, are called the richest people. In 1917 they netted nearly five million from three Igase auctions. Rockefeller urges spiritual over formal religion. A Mexico City correspondent says the US press is heavily influenced by German gold. US pilots must log nine hours with an instructor before solo flight. Allied and UK figures on wealth and aircraft training are cited, urging readers to let the people think with a press want ad.
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Oklahoma
John D. Rockefeller
Mexico City
United States
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