Foreign Language Press Service

The Red Cross Division of the Norwegian Women's Federation (at the time the most active division under the Federation) is starting its work off with a "bang." It is giving a grand garden social at La Vergne and Belle Plaine Avenues, West Irving Park, Thursday, September 14. The social gives p

The movement for the unification of all Czech schools in America has reached a stage, today, where the task appears to be almost completed. About one hundred schools are now under the guidance of the Cesko- Americka Matice Skolska [Czech-American Central School Organization]. Those few that a

1. The Norwegian Women's Sick Relief Society will hold its annual bazaar in the Parish House, Humboldt Park, on Monday, Oct. 29. All kinds of beautiful articles. Also refreshments. The Sick Relief Society has done so much good during its existence that it should be sufficient merely to mentio

A new Lithuanian periodical entitled Atgimimas (Rebirth) has recently appeared in Chicago. It is being published as "the organ of the Lithuanian National Catholic Church of America". It contains a photograph of the bishop of the Lithuanian National Catholic Church of America.

The magazine of the Norwegian Women's Federation has issued its fourth number these days. Like its predecessors, the number is full of items of interest to women's organizations in Chicago.

Last Thursday evening the Norwegian Women's Federation held a patriotic rally in the auditorium of the Chicago Norwegian Club. The hall was crowded and many were unable to get in. The president, Dr. Helga Ruud, opened the meeting. She gave a resumee of the activities of the federati

On February 9, 1918, the United Russian Organizations of Chicago gave a concert and dance for the benefit of Domashnii Vrach. Professor Lomonosov spoke. This entertainment was held at the Deering Club House, 1734 Fullerton Avenue.

Of the factors in civilization and in the growth of nations, perhaps the most important is the press. The press is a living mirror of contemporary life and culture; it faithfully reflects all of the events and occurrences in the everyday life of nations and communities. In ancient t

"A slowo stalo sie cialem" (and the word became a body)--a short and very simple sentence, but full of meaning. Yet, what does it mean? It is a sentence that could easily lead into a discussion in analytic and deductive philosophy, but we will not delve into philosophy here. The wor

Our Reverend Hariton Panagopoulos has just released the December issue of the only Greek church and sociological periodical of its kind in America. It contains timely religious articles. In Religious Echo there are articles on the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ; the story of the com

The odd life of Morris Weissenberg is an example of the remarkable power of the artistic soul, that cannot be suppressed despite misery and want. Weissenberg has loved art, since his childhood. He did not have the opportunity, as a child, to be given an artistic education. Remaining

Friend J. Kravitz, chairman of the District Organizational Committee, opened the meeting of the Chicago Territorial Conference, Sunday, March 3, at 2 P. M. in the Palace Hall, 1145 Blue Island Avenue. After declaring that the purpose of this meeting is to discuss recommendations to

The May issue of Religious Echo, the Greek religious periodical, contains some very interesting religious material by Archimandrite Hariton Panagopoulos. The contents for May include: an article on religious sentiment; a brilliant speech by the New Metropolitan of Athens, Mis Grace,

The interest of the American public has been greatly stimulated by Professor T. G. Masaryk's visit to this country, as well as through the vigorous efforts of our heroes of the Czechoslovak Army fighting in Siberia and Russia. This interest is widespread and manifold. Of course we cannot expe

Americans are reading about our valiant Czechoslovak Army in Russia. The average American has no correct conception of where Czechoslovak lands are located. Some think that we are former subjects of Russia. If we demand an independent state we shall have to show that our natural loc

The French and the British Governments have officially recognized the Czechoslovak National Council as the organ of the future government of the independent Czechoslovak state. This is of paramount importance to us. We shall have to grasp the full significance of this event, and we shall also

The brotherhood C. S. P. S. [Cesko-Slovanska Podporujici Spolecnost (Czecho-Slav Aid Society)] will hold a meeting for all members this month. All indications show that this will be the largest gathering ever assembled by that oldest and most powerful of our brotherhoods in the United States.

The July issue of the excellent religious periodical Religious Echo is out. It is published by the Right Reverend Harilaos Panagopoulos. Contents "Exquisite and inspiring poems"; "The pleasant news of His Grace, the Archbishop of Athens Meletios Metaxakis' arrival in Ameri

Confidence in the previous activities of the Czech National Alliance was expressed in a resolution passed in yesterday's session of the C.S.P.S. (Cesko Slovansky Podporujici Spolek--Czecho-Slav Aid Society). The members of the brotherhood are called on to do everything in their power, no matt

It is doubtful whether the Russian colony in America ever had a greater demand for a Socialist independent publication as it has now. Socialists from different parties have taken one of two positions concerning events in Russia, some in favor of and others against the Bolsheviks. The magazine