Foreign Language Press Service

Last week two more Greek papers began publication in Chicago, the first one named Saloniki, published by Mr. Christ Damaskos, and the other Tribune, published by Mr. Polybios Anestopoulos. Loxias welcomes them to the Journalistic circle and wishes them the best of luck and success.<

Although the present conflict between the Balkan States is rather surprising and slightly understood by the American people, it is, nevertheless, an event that can be traced easily when we take into consideration the fact that jealousy has always prevailed between the Balkan States and especi

If the 25,000 Greeks of Chicago would become subscribers to Saloniki, of which this is the third issue since it first appeared in our Greek community three weeks ago, it could undoubtedly be published ten times a day. This is an hypothetical "if" which flatters us greatly. It was wi

Funeral services for James Floros, the prominent Greek manufacturer who was shot and killed under such dramatic circumstances last Wednesday night, were held yesterday in the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation. Thirty beautiful wreaths of flowers were placed around the coffin

Messrs. Poulos and Kellis have opened a plumbing and machine repair shop at 718 Blue Island Avenue. Soda fountains, peanut roasting machines, and stoves are repaired at very reasonable prices. Patronize these two mechanics and you will be more than satisfied.

We are pleased to announce that a new Greek business enterprise has been established. The excellent importing store managed by Messrs. John Papachristos and George Gimas will be receiving a great variety of imports and merchandise directly from Greece. We wish our young enterprising

The soil of the grave in which the bullet-riddled body of James Floros was placed is still fresh. The tears of his loved ones and friends have not dried yet; while the countless wreaths which were placed on his last remains are still unwithered. Among those who are bereaved by the t

Under the name of the ancient Greek god of trade and commerce, Hermes, an important corporation has been established, with both Greeks and Americans participating. This company has a capital investment of $50,000. It competes with the greatest American companies of its kind in the m

The Regas Ferreos National Amateur Club, with the co-operation of the Greek-American Mandolin Orchestra, gave a benefit performance yesterday. The proceeds are to be sent to Greece to alleviate the suffering of our wounded soldiers of the Second Balkan War, between Greece and Bulgaria. A very

A committee composed of prominent members of the Greek community in Chicago and headed by Messrs. Christ Koumoundzis, Demetrios Magas, and Christ Stavropoulos has collected over two thousand dollars for the benefit of our wounded soldiers. The money, every penny of it, was sent to Q

Due to the fact that the two year old Greek church Evangelismos of the North-Side has many obligations to meet besides needing of interior decoration, the church's authorities have deemed it advisable to hold a picnic in order to raise the needed funds. The church needs yet more funds because

Every so often in Chicago the pro-Bulgars utter their philippics, calumniating Greece and the Greek name, and they go scot free. They are allowed to continue with their vituperations, defaming the Greek name, beclouding the truth, and spreading their dastardly Slavonic propaganda against Gree

The governing boards of our three churches co-operated magnificently in organizing the annual picnics which are held on St. Mary's great religious holiday, August 15. Hundreds of Greeks were present, and they enjoyed a wonderful day of rest, a day of amusement and excitement. The go

p. 2. -- Three enterprising Greeks of our community, John Ahamnos, P. Nasopoulos, and E. Kalodemos, are the owners of the New Apollo Theatre, located at Fortieth and North Avenues. Work on the building began last week, and the cost will exceed $65,000. The seating capacity will be f

p. 3 Heretofore Greek immigrants have arrived in America, that is, men and women, young and old, boys and girls, likewise queer musical instruments, loom-woven blankets, dried fruits, rare liquors, and what not, but a Greek immigrant dog had never before set foot in Castle Garden, E

"Prepare the fatted calf, for my beloved son is returning home." The many thousands of Greeks in Chicago and other American communities, who are living and struggling many thousands of miles away from their homeland, have just cause to celebrate the triumph of Greek arms in the rece

p. 1 The philanthropic Greek Ladies' Association reports that families of our soldiers have been taken care of, hospital facilities have been provided, and provisions, clothing, and cash have been distributed to those in need. It also reports that $2,453.70 has been sent t

Why this indifference and lack of interest on the part of the Greek people of Chicago, especially after our two victorious Balkan wars? Why the spiritual inertia on the part of our Greek organizations and societies? At this time we should all rejoice for our nation's triumph. Is it

There are 3,000 fewer Greeks in Chicago than there were a year ago. That number of brown and muscular men, with flashing black eyes and bristling mustaches, have gone back to fight the battles of Hellas 2against the Turks. Now that the wars against the Cres

p. 2 The committee composed of prominent Chicago Greeks and headed by Messrs. Christ Koumoungis, Dem. Mangas, and Charalambos Stavropoulos, reports that $4,023.90 has been collected and sent to Athens for the benefit of our wounded soldiers. Collections continue.