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Immigrant party from Minsk travels via Chicago to America
Louis Terry of Waukon Iowa led a long family voyage from near Minsk to Chicago and then America. The group of eight relatives endured delays and alleged cheating by a Chicago travel bureau costing over four thousand dollars. The party includes Mrs Israel Terry, Bessie Terry Schwartz and others. none speak English. they aim to settle in Waukon after a difficult journey spanning Warsaw and beyond.
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Waukon
Louis Trerry
Chicago
Fanny
America
Russia
Minsk
Central
Warsaw
Terry
Bureau
National State Bank
Israel Terry
Louis Terry
Rrussia
Sarah Edna Trotztenezky
Bessie Terry-Schwartz