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Hartford Ct
Feb. 4, 1918
American Council of Defense
Gentlemen,
Owing that I am a American citizen. I think it is my duty to inform you that a boy named Francine Quigley 70 Vanblock Ave. city. is tearing down quite a number of those zone warning…

The first two pages of the item are also discussing Ridgefield and the War, but the image had been damaged and is partially illegible.

Images of Women Wearing New Styles of Red Cross Uniforms

This article describes events happening on Bunker Hill, including that the Bunker Hill Liberty Chorus will meet "Tuesday evening, Sept 17, at 8 o'clock at the church"

Pamphlet published by the Connecticut State Council of Defense summarizing information provided by President Wilson addressed to aliens

Pamphlet published by Connecticut State Council of Defense summarizing suggestions from President Wilson addressed to enemy aliens.

A Browning Model 1917 used by American forces in World War I.

An American Brodie helmet worn in WWI by Paul M. Edman of Bristol, Connecticut. On the front of the helmet is painted a red number one in a yellow shield. "The Big Red One" was the insignia for the 1st Division in which Edman served.

British artillery in action during World War I

Newspaper article noting the change to an eight hour work day for women in Bridgeport, Connecticut