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The Mennonites Migration to the West and U S Prospects
The Mennonites in Russia face military service revocation and may emigrate to North America. They seek land in western states for farming and religious liberty, weighing U S attractions against Canada’s offers of 160 acres per family and free military exemption. The piece notes their industrious, moral character and potential benefit to western development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
United States
Menno Simon
Netherlands
Menno
East Prussia
Elbing Dantzig
Marienburg
Catharine II
Prussia
Joseph
Berdiansk
Sea of Azovy