The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-11
Of
FOREIGNERS IN
NATION GROWS
One Hundred and Fifty More
Cities and Towns Are to
Join the Movement.

Join the Movement.
WASHINGTON. Sept 1.-THE ma
/ tlon-widc campaign Of citizenship
I preparedness which tho public
schools all over the country inaugur-
atcd last year In cooperation with
the bureau Of naturalization is being
carried forward with renewed energy
and activity by thcsc governmental
agencies The public schools
I throughout the country, In larger
number than last year, are now in
/ cooperation with tho bureau of ma
turali2ation. and have assured great
/ or conyenicnccs, and better advan-
taHns and opportunities for the for
clgn friend who desires 10 become an
American citizen.
Tho efforts Of the bureau are being
directed primarily TO the public
schools in approximately CSC cities
and towns In forty-four states of tho
union whose excellent cooperation
with the bureau last year developed
this new feature in educational &C
tiylties. II Ia also vigorously sup
porting the movement being in
auguratnd in nearly 100 other cities
and towns which have already sig
niiied their intention of participating
in this cooperative work. As this
number will he largely increased be-
fore tho opening of school. it is APP
parent that the coming school year
will be one OF far reaching import
ancc and benefit. Promises on the
part OF the public school authorIticq
have been received in such iucreaa.
ing numbers that the work Of cit
izenship preparedness will he extend
ed to every state of the union with
the opening of the now school year.
Preparing Text Book.
Tho bureau Of naturalization IS
now preparing text book for the in
struction of candidates for citizenship
and adult aliens generally, based on
material supplied by teachers who
have been engaged in the education
OF foreigners. This embraces in
Struction In English, civics and allied
subjects. 1t is expected 10 have these
textbooks in the hands of the teach
Frs during the coming term of the
public night schools. Copies OF AN
Outline Course in citizenship" and
syllabus Of tho Naturalization
Law" both prepared by the bureau
Of naturalization rs aids to teachers
in explaining and anSworIng ques-
tons on naturalization aud citizen
ship. will be universally distributed.
Cards for all candidates for cIftI-
zenshlp resident in tho respective
school districts. including their
wives. containing the names and adj
dresses and other necessary infor-
nation concerning the candidates nrn
10 be transmitted. Similar blank
cards for recording tho names 81
adult foreigners enrolling, whose
names arc not sent BY tho bureau,
Will also be forwarded.
The bureau viii also furnish pub-
lie school teachers With preliminary
forms 50 that tho present or prnspoc-
tive candidate for citizenship may 10
aided in properly filling them out.
ind for such other possible educa-
tionnl purpose AZ may develop.
The bureau VIII continue 10 rur-
niah advice to the public school teach.
ora out Of It's experience and lnowl-
edge concerning naturalization. cit
lzenship md citizenship education.
both direct from tho Wasbfnptnn
headquarters md through ID 0eld
officers located throughout tho conn
try,
Calls for Aid,
Calls FOR all and advice ARE coming
from All parts or the country. IN.
Guiding kiRsRa and Hnwnii, regnrd
ing this educational movement. ma
are receiving the burenu's rron,nt III.