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In 1889, Americans were building faster than ever before. This cigarette card celebrates the Patent Office—a symbol of progress and innovation. For ordinary people, new government buildings meant jobs, opportunity, and proof that America was growing.
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You strike a match and light your cigarette, sliding out the colorful card from the pack. The Patent Office gleams in full color—all those windows, all that stone. Your friend across the table mentions he heard they're hiring. You tuck the card away, wondering if your brother might apply.
Reflect
What everyday items do you own that teach you something about the world around you?