The United American, A Magazine of Good Citizenship. December 1925.
Published monthly by The Northman Publishing Company, Portland, Ore. Editor: H. J. Langor. Subscription $2.00 a year.

This magazine has a national advisory board of prominent administrators active in adult education and immigration affairs. It declares itself to be "devoted to the cause of Americanization, assimilation and group elimination; pointing the way to a constitutional Americanism, to equality in citizenship, and a better understanding between native born and foreign born." It also explicitly affirms spiritual values transcending specific religious denominations and advocates "a tolerant and united America." The interests and experiences of Scandinavian-Americans receive special emphasis.

Entire issue reproduced as facsimile page images. 28 pages.


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2 Advertisement for Carabana cigars
4 "Two Christmas poems: The Romance of the Tree" by Martha Banning Thomas and "King Olaf's Christmas" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
9 "Shattering the Ramparts of Strife," by H.J. Langoe, discusses President Coolidge's "anti-hatred" speech on citizenship and immigration delivered on October 6, 1925 before the American Legion at Omaha, Nebraska.
11 "Becoming an American" by A.C. Strange discusses the significance of becoming an American citizen and the preparation and responsibilities citizenship entails
11 Advertisement for Pacific Telephone and Telegraph
13 Advertisement for Finnish Meat Market, Inc
13 Advertisement for the Hotel Norblad "when you want to feel at home."
13 "A Question and Answer Page for Foreign-Born."
14 "To Transport Immigrants Free" comments on the Canadian Pacific Railway's agreement with Nova Scotia to issue permits to those European immigrants considered best able to farm vacant land in Nova Scotia.
16 "Solving the Problem of Strikes and Industrial Conflicts in Belgium" editorializes about cooperativism in production and marketing as a means of settling industrial conflict in Belgium and the United States.
17 "Better Business is a Term Misunderstood," is an editorial which discusses abuse of the Better Business Bureau's screening program for businesses.
19 "The Secret of Success" counsels efficiency, selflessness, abstemious and healthful living, and service to others.
19 Advertisement for a Portland, Oregon movie theater with films starring Gloria Swanson, Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, and Thomas Meighan.
20 "Earth's Greater Army" imparts statistical data on the popularity of radio and speculates on its ability to enhance communication.
21 "The Blessing" by Björnstjerne Björnson is a short story by a Norse writer who looks at the dangers of prosperity and "the man who has traded his soul for worldly treasures."
22 Advertisement for Roberts Bros. -- agents for Butterick Patterns and Publications.
22 "Receiving More than Fair Valuation in Advertising" concerns improved building methods in the western United States and home ownership among the region's immigrant population.
23 Advertisement for Powers Home Furnishers with the slogan "Buy toys now . . . Pay for Them Next Year."
23 "Atheists Organize to War on all Religions"
28 Advertisement for appliances sold at the Portland Electric Store with the slogan: "Let us be your Santa Claus."