Poem and notice on war memory and English literacy
A long war poem venerates Allied soldiers with Franco English imagery and flags the toll of battle. It blends homage to fallen tommies and poilus with a shift to a modern note on literacy, quoting Secretary Lane and urging nationwide English instruction for immigrants to secure citizenship and voter rights. The piece cites Princeton and Philadelphia Ledger sources and discusses the urgent need for language education as part of wartime patriotism and governance.
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New York Sun
Lane
Department the Interior
Coul
Russia's Self Esteem and Twin Question
A Springfield Republican excerpt argues against paternalism toward backward nations, noting Russians are proud and capable and that treating them as backward invites trouble. It also includes a Chicago Tribune letter by A. N. about a young twin woman asking if twinning affects her ability to have twins, reflecting 1920s debate on motherhood and science.
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Russia
Springfield Republican
League of Is
Asia
Switzerland
Chicago Tribune
A. N
Sven Faces Defeat as One Taste Slips Away
A brief note on Sven’s setback after a single disappointing moment, illustrating how even one misstep can loom large in a competitive endeavor. No other details provided.
Substantial two story residence designed by Charles 8
A substantial two story residence designed by Charles 8 features hollow tile walls faced with Oriental brick, cement stucco with pebble dash, red slate roof, and a 82 by 84 foot footprint. Estimated cost 7500 to 9800 dollars not including heating plumbing. Main floor in oak with living room library dining room and pantry. second floor four bedrooms and bath. full basement.
Protection Won the War War Opinion by Dowse
President Dowse of the Home Market Club argues that attacks on business for private or political gain must end. He contends that the administration’s methods have proven essential for large enterprises during the war. He asserts that industrial power since 1860 arose from organizing big industries and corporations and that these organizations, once seen as menace, have served the nation.
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Dowse
Home Market Club
Leslie’s
America
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Happy Boys
Hell
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Foch
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Princeton
Philadelphia Ledger
Sven
Chas. 8
Pape
Royal Electric Cleaners
Middletown
Walter A. Blau
Buick
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Behrens & Bushnell
Mystic Auto Station
Mystic Jordan Auto Co
Willimantic
F. l. Gaulkins Auto Co
Norwich
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