Immigrant Presence and Change in American Society
A historical analysis discusses the large waves of immigrants to the United States since the eighteenth century. It notes the shift in origins from predominantly European regions to broader global sources and highlights the impact on American society, economy, and culture over time. The piece mentions Harlem and New York as centers of immigrant settlement and references changing perceptions of immigration.
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America
United States
Tite
Viran
New Mers
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Belgium
Denmark
Sweeden
Switzerland
Triearia
Greece
Italy
Montenisra
Veelawil
Portuacel
Turkey
Harlem
Pseuilint
Tacetiern Merman Miilinar Theta
Canada
Ennai Central
Mao
Aed
Mike Ap
Lily Eine GioLer
New York
Elie Teenly
Comte
Welle Wfhile Assetainy
Aimee
Oett Haar
Immigration by Countries During Year End June 30 1911
A detailed table lists immigration by country for the fiscal year ending June 30 1911, with figures for Austria-Hungary Denmark France Germany Italy Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey England Ireland China India Australia Africa and other regions. The report describes health inspections and detention practices at Ellis Island including medical exams, tagging, and separation of families for further review.
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Austria-Hungary
Petatem
Buleska
Servia
Denmark
France
Corsica
Greece
Italy
Sicily
Sardinia
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Cape Verde
Adore Ielands
Roursanta
Russian Empire
Finland
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
England
Europe
China
Africa
Australia
Tasmania
British North America
Antral America
Mevien Ch
America
Reason For The Turkey By Hamilton Decree
The Cleveland Plain Dealer recounts two reasons the turkey became the national dish. First, the turkey is the true American bird despite being native elsewhere. Second, Alexander Hamilton declared it at the first national celebration, urging diners to eat turkey on Thanksgiving.
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Alexander Hamilton
Cleveland Plain Center
Wea
Hamlet
Hamlston
United States
Turkey
Hungerin to Get Away Song Poem by Derrait Free Prev
A lyric yearning for escape from wealth and toil. The speaker longs for a simpler Maytime rest by streams away from the city and its chimneys and the constant chase for money. The poem contrasts riches with spiritual refreshment and urges a slower pace for the soul.
Despised Gawk Turns Fortune and Love in a Country Tale
A young man, Henry Teale, overhears a cruel remark by Kate Harker and Marion Drowie about him being a gawk. He pursues wealth to prove himself, inherits a fortune from an aunt, and returns to confront the women, who both struggle with affection and pride as past insults resurface.
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Henry Teale
Kate Harker
Marion Drowie
Mar
Ter
Havre
Marion
Kate
Tie Fan den
Wach
Otto
Watts
Marton
Atteatha
Tanid
Kyte
Ribs and Riddles in a Serious Cur Tale fragment
A fragmented collage of quotes and snippets from various papers and voices. It mixes humor and social commentary, referencing a magician, a diplomat, a magistrate, a chauffeur, and a reformer. The tone is jumbled and playful, with abrupt shifts between anecdotes and lines from different publications.
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Underwood
Ellis Island
Prise Seqciation
Hofman Island
Martie Hosps
Maine
High Seas
Phillres
Lie Slater
Githe
Waele Sam
Naples
Lim
Tor Apt
Earth
By Wallace M. Morrison
Noah Heep
Uncle Raspberry
Washington
Detroit Pree Press
Hardin
Marlon
Kuvalee
San Angeles Express
Jes
Houston Pont
Mari Politie
Tiat
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