Foreign Language Press Service

The main issue of the war between Russia and Japan was Korea. Each of the two powers was trying to gain influence over that country, and it appeared that Russia had the upper hand in the competition. Then Japan started the war, claiming, as its reason, that Korea's independence must

Marine painter and singer, John R. Larsen, was fifty-nine years old last Tuesday. Mr. Larsen came from Boe, Vesteraalen, Norway. He studied painting in Bergen, Norway, and later continued his studies in Chicago. For a number of years he has been superintendent of the Mandel Brothers

The Medical Staff is holding its annual meeting and electing officers. Dr. N. T. Quales was re-elected president of the staff for the coming year. Dr. E. J. Hook was elected vice-president, Dr. J. V. Fowler, secretary. Rector Kildahl gave the information that at the annual conferenc

The following Northmen have bought or sold real estate: 1. Albany Ave., north of Bloomingdale Road, J. Helgesen to Minnie Reitz. Price $3,000. 2. Cedar St. east of Franklin Ave., A. Soderberg to Charles Abrahamsen. Price $5,300. 3. Fairfield Ave., north of Le Moy

Ludvig Hektoen, of Chicago, a Norwegian physician, informs us in an article published by Lutheraneren (The Luthern) that in 1892 the Scandinavian Medical Society of Chicago unanimously adopted a resolution of which we quote parts as follows; "The Scandinavian Medical Society has rep

Ludvig Hektoen, of Chicago, a Norwegian physician, informs us in an article published by Lutheraneren (The Luthern) that in 1892 the Scandinavian Medical Society of Chicago unanimously adopted a resolution of which we quote parts as follows; "The Scandinavian Medical Society has rep

In September the voters of Chicago will accept or reject the new charter for the city adopted by the recent legislature. As everybody knows, the constitution of the city is out of date and antiquated in more ways than one. It was quite all right for a little town, but it is not at a

The Singing Society Bjorgvin held a private basket picnic for members and their families. The ladies' chorus and the children's chorus were also invited. The picnic ground was the forest near Fullerton and 47th Avenues. There was singing and many other forms of entertainment. The pe

The Chicago Federation of Labor decided at its meeting last Sunday that it would not hold its regular Labor Day parade this year. This method of publicly displaying the strength of organized labor was declared to be antiquated and a waste of money. The Associated Building Trades adopted a sim

The special committee appointed by the Chicago Federation of Labor to report on the proposal for a new charter for the city presented a long report to the Federation at the latter's meeting last Sunday. In this report the charter is attacked from every side. According to the report there is n

The Northern Light Music Band held a picnic last Saturday afternoon at Pilsen Grove. The attendance was not as large as had been expected, but those present enjoyed the picnic. The musicians were generous with their music.

Leif Erikson Lodge #9, R.H.K., held a very successful picnic at Kosciuszkos Park. Many people from the other four Chicago lodges were present with their families and friends. Music and sports furnished most of the entertainment. Everybody had a good time, and they got started on the way home

In four years the Norwegian University will celebrate its hundredth jubilee. The organization of the university in 1811 was the first long forward step toward national regeneration of Norway. It is true that the school was barely three years old in 1814 at the time of the great events which c

The Norwegian Dramatic Society is giving an entertainment followed by a dance at Bjorgvin's Hall, 876 North Artesian Avenue, on Saturday, July 27, at 8 P. M. Among those assisting is the actress Miss Frek Folkman of Christiania, and Sigvart Borgen, who will appear in various types o

The following Scandinavians bought or sold real estate recently: M. A. Johnson to Rudolph Legner: Newport Avenue west of Halsted Street. Price, $2,000. M. McNulty to Anna L. Carlson: Winona Street west of Southport Avenue [Price not specified]. R. F. Sawizky to E

The following Northmen have bought or sold real estate: 1. Forty-second Ave., north of 25th Place; E. A. White to Anna F. Carlson. Price $750. 2. Millard Ave., Corner 24th St., Fred Hoffman to Seth Johnson. Price $4,000. 3. Washburn Ave, west

If you own real estate in Cook County, go at once to the Board of Assessors, 82 Fifth Ave., where you will be informed about your present property assessment. If you find the valuation too high, go to the Board of Review, 76 Fifth Ave., and give your reasons why the assessment of your propert

We have received the following communication from Gyldendalske's Book-store in Copenhagen: "Increased interest in a closer connection between Scandinavian in America and their respective home countries is being expressed by the demand for Scandinavian literature, both classical and

The following Northmen have bought or sold real estate. 1. Clark St. south of Foster Ave., J. O. Johnson to Theodor Peterson. Price $11,000. 2. Central Park Ave., north of Cullom Ave., O. Olson to Geo. W. Ring. Price $2,400. 3. Hyde Park: J. E. Danielson to Dean

The City Council did not come to a final dicision in the telephone matter before the arrival of summer with its vacations, and the general opinion seemed to be that further consideration of the question ought to be delayed till fall. Suddenly Mayor Busse stepped forward, however, pr