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Spring Valley Gazette in Spring Valley, Illinois

29 Jan 1925

Page 7

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Spring Valley Gazette

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Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1925

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So Big Chapter II Selina Becomes a High Prairie Teacher

Selina arrives as teacher at High Prairie School on Chicago’s outskirts living with Klaas Pool’s family. Maartje Pool greets her in the kitchen, where Selina notes the hard realities of Dutch farm life and the striking bride’s chest with heirloom mystery. The scene contrasts Selina’s youth, elegance, and the harsh, orderly Dutch household.

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Dirk DeJong Selina DeJong Simeon Peake Chicago Julie Hempel August Hempel Simeon Selina High Prairie School Klaas Pool Roelf Klaas Illinois Amsterdam Haarlem Rotterdam Steve Maurije Maartie Maartje Pool Ceme Maartie Selia Maartje Pool Geertje Jozina Mrs. Pool Sophia Sophia Kroon DeVries Se- Hina Maartie Pool Seling Cotta Uline Julie Miss Fister Muartje Pool Og Heden Selna Noelf Muartie Klass Pool New York Milwaukee Jakob Woogendonk

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A Farmhouse Welcome for Selina at High Prairie

Selina settles into a Dutch immigrant household in a Wisconsin farm town, confronting a cramped meal, a chill drum heater, and unfamiliar customs. She notices Roelf, a curious farmhand, and imagines a future in this tense, domestic world. Her longing for urban life remains strong as she prepares for rest.

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