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Hartford men report to the Halls of Record on the corner of Pearl St. and Trumbull St.

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.

A photograph from the "Gilded Age" that Hartford experienced during the 1900s.

A World War Victory Medal and ribbons awarded to Percy Winslow Eustis for his service during the war. The Victory Medal has the Meuse-Argonne and Defensive Sector clasps.

Two women work at a booth at the Charter Oak Fairground to promote food conservation.

A banner hangs across Main Street, just before Pearl Street, urging men to enlist in the Connecticut National Guard or the regular Army.

The following is a correspondence from The New Mexican Council of Defense to the Connecticut Council of Defense in action against Hearst's papers.
"Gentlemen:
We beg to acknowledge receipt of your circular letter #5 dated June 17.
This Council has…