02470cam a22003733u 4500 55908 UtSlPG 20260610134304.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 19002274 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PE Fryer, Jane Eayre, 1876- Our town and civic duty Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Young American Readers Release date is 2017-11-07 E-text prepared by Emmy, MFR, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Our Town and Civic Duty" by Jane Eayre Fryer is a collection of civic educational stories written in the early 20th century. The text is intended for young American readers, focusing on instilling civic virtues and responsibilities such as courage, self-control, thrift, and kindness towards others, particularly those who serve the community. The stories emphasize the importance of understanding and appreciating the roles of public servants while cultivating a sense of duty towards one's community and nation. The opening portion of the book introduces the basic ideas behind its content, highlighting the significance of teaching children about civic virtues through relatable stories. Fryer discusses how the book is structured into parts that cover various themes, including the importance of public servants like policemen and firefighters, while also emphasizing the value of safety and humanitarian efforts, particularly those associated with the Junior Red Cross. This introduction sets the stage for stories meant to inspire children to recognize their roles in society and understand how they can contribute positively to their communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Readers -- Citizenship Citizenship -- Problems, exercises, etc. Boyer, Jane Allen, 1875-1940 Holloway, Charles Young American Readers https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55908 96739 96739