American-born Immigrant Children Prefer Home in Liberty
A Youth's Companion passage notes steerage passengers fall into two groups: those who return home after failing and those who depart once more, often lamenting American schooling and items like gum and candy. Amushka Maya, a 12 year old from Pennsylvania, favors America over Hungary, cherishing white bread and public school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Amushka
Pennsylvania
Frenczin
Hungary
Paris
Munich
Dresden
New York Harbor
Piano purchase approved for Park Avenue School
The Dalton Board of Education decided to buy a piano for Park Avenue School. The old organ, used for nearly thirty years, had dwindled in power and made scholars laugh. a committee was formed to purchase the piano. Funds will come from student entertainments and commencement exercises, not the general fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Board of Education
Park Avenue School
Wm. J. Albrecht Geo. H. Schaefer
Andrew Diekman
Park Avenue
Dalton
Scrhy Mm
Lowell Dramatic Club Dance and Local Happenings
The Lowell Dramatic Club held a December social at Lund's Hall with about 150 guests, music by the Harvey Orchestra, and a late supper. Nearby reports note vandalism on street lights, ponded crossings, and various town updates including saloon openings and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Dramatic Club
Lund’s Hall
Harvey
Goosefighting in Russia Influences Local Geese Traits
The article notes goose pits once common in Russia sixty years ago and links them to enduring fighting traits in native breeds. It highlights the Arsamas and Tula varieties, especially the Arsamas gander with a uniquely shaped bill that grips necks or backs of rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Century of cruelty tale ends in a hanging
A historic anecdote recalls a woman jailed for years due to an undelivered warrant and kept as a washerwoman until a records clerk finally sent the order. The sheriff executed her the next morning, illustrating a past of brutal punishment and distant barbarism. Mrs. Charles Rose and daughters, Minnie and Liddie, returned from a ten day visit in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Home Office
Newu
Charles Rose
Minnie
Liddie
Chicago
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Edelweiss Buffet
Paul Schafer
Parapriietor Hofbrau
Riverdale
137Th St. Riverdale
Carl Wulff
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DR. C. Braun’s
Lake Side Drug Company
Leyden Avenue
Panhandle
137Th Street
Kankakee
Itihand
Onlinn
Highlawn
St.Paul’s
138Th Street
Dolton
Henry Hall of
Monee
William Lotz
Waddell
Lewis Workman
Lockwell
Iowa
Illinois
William Dillner
Wellington, Ill
Henry Matz
John Smith
Chicago St
Sheridan Avenue
Joe Pinger
Chad Hill
New York Press
Tom Keeley
Wisconsin
Geo. Foute
Wieman
Mosi
Victor
Henry Hahn
Chicago Street
Dolton, Ill
Santa Claus
S. W. Schwab
W. L. Douglas Shoes
Riverdale, Il
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