Category Archives: World War I National Archive Project

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Selections for Reading 2

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The Teutons are of Aryan descent and cam from Asia before the dawn of history. First mention is made of them about 330 B C when they were described as living between the Rhine and the Baltic Sea. They were said to be of tall stature fair complexion and to have yellow or red hair. They were of great strength and fond of fighting. Their homes were among the trees in rude huts. The women were required to do most of the work.

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Made in Connecticut

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In this second bulletin you are given the views- of citizens of your own state who have achieved the title to leadership of thought, or who are so associated with war work as to be able to speak with some degree of authority on the subject matter.

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War Bulletin 1F April 1917: For Enemy Aliens

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War between the United States and Germany was proclaimed by the President of the United States, April 6, 1917. After referring to laws of the United States which empower him to. restrain or remove enemy subjects, and to make regulations, the President, among other things, appeals to Americans to uphold the laws of this land of Freedom, calls attention to the fact that war has been thrust upon the Nation, and instructs and orders the subjects of the country with which the United States is at war, as follows:

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Commercial Relations Committee: Community War Chests

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At the last annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, which was attended by three thousand men representing organizations from all over the country, the following resolution was passed:

Front page image of Report of The Commercial Relation Committee to the Conn. State Council of Defense
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Preliminary Report: State of Connecticut Public Document #6

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To His Excellency, The Governor.
Sir:-In accordance with Chapter 11, Section 13, Militia Law, l respectfully submit herewith a report  "on the condition of the national guard, and such other matters relating to the militia" during the past two years.

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Halt Influenza: Treatment of Influenza without Complications

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PLAY SAFE. If you become ill, don't delay treatment. Influenza is rapid in its onset. It is usually preceded by a chill, a chilly sensation or dizziness. Sometimes a marked feeling of weakness is the first symptom.

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Cutting The Meat Bills With Milk

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Milk is not the cheapest of all foods, but it is cheaper than meat or eggs. Combined with cereal or bread it is cheaper than milk alone. Cereal alone is cheaper still, but not so  inviting. It is true economy to combine milk with cheaper foods and substitute it occasionally in place of more expensive foods.