Foreign Language Press Survey

The Leif Eriksson Lodge meets at Danish Brotherhood Hall, 315-317 Hirsch Street, on the first and the third Thursdays of every month at 8 P. M.... Norrona Lodge No.11, I. O. G. T., meets every Friday evening at 917 West North Avenue.... Tordenskjold Lodge No. 20, I. O. G.

The following Norsemen bought or sold real estate in Chicago during the past week: L. Wahlgren to Christian Hummel: Belmont Avenue, cast of Oak Place [sic]. Price, $5,500. C. J. Petersen to Margaret S. Owens: Sawyer Avenue, north of Berwyn Avenue. Price, $650. Jo

The Norwegian Singing Society has taken the initiative in a new movement, the purpose of which being to make it possible for the Norwegian-American societies to honor Old Norway in a suitable manner on the centennial of her constitution. At the meeting of the singers last Wednesday, it was de

The following Norsemen bought or sold real estate in Chicago during the past week: C. L. Anderson to Henry J. Holmkamp: Gladly Avenue, west of Hamlin Avenue. Price, $9,000. E. Magnusen to C. C. Wadman: Carpenter Street, north of 62nd Street. Price, $3,400. M. Pea

The regular monthly meeting of the Scandinavian Medical Association was held at the "Tavern", Thursday, February 11. Dr. Egil Olsen functioned as president in the absence of Dr. Roberg. Dr. G. A. Torrison reported that he and Dr. Holmboe had presented Dr. N. T. Quales, honorary memb

The following Norsemen bought or sold real estate in Chicago during the past week: L. M. Olson to T. R. Cook: Roscoe Street, east of Herndon Street. Price, $10. C. P. Anderson to Johanne M. E. Nelson: Central Park Avenue, south of Wabansia Avenue. Price, $4,200.

How great is the loss, year by year, sustained by Norway through the emigration of Norwegians to Ameria; and how much money is annually being sent to Norway by these emigrants? One of the readers of Skandinaven asks this question. The latter half of the question is comparatively eas

On Tuesday, February 9, the board of directors of the Norwegian Lutheran Deaconess Home held its regular quarterly meeting at the Home. The usual reports were read and accepted. It was resolved that the superintendent start the publishing of a paper for the institution. A message of thanks wa

The Norwegian Orphanage Society held a festival last Sunday afternoon at the Zion Lutheran Church. The festival was very well attended although the day was very cold and stormy. The original intention was to have the children of the Orphanage present, but the superintendent would not risk the

The following Norsemen bought or sold real estate in Chicago during the past week: A. Brander to Lars Johnson: Bryn Mawr Avenue, cast of Hermitage Avenue. Price, $1. T. E. Florsach to Gustaf W. Johnson: Farragut Avenue, east of Clark Street. Price, $1,800. Carl A

The following Norsemen bought or sold real estate in Chicago during the past week: C. C. Solberg to American Glove Company: Churchill Street, west of Robey Street.Price, $10. Groveland Addison to Ulrike Anderson: Lots 5 and 7, New Trier. Price, $1,000. D. F. Hans

At its meeting last Monday evening the board of directors of the Norwegian Lutheran Orphanage Society found it necessary to receive five more children at our Orphanage. The Orphanage family is increasing; we simply could not refuse these children admission. The building will be crowded, but t

The resolution of the Norwegian Singing Society to go to Norway in 1914 has caused considerable discussion among our singers. Since I am the one who first suggested the excursion, I shall beg permission through the Skandinaven to present certain phases of the undertaking which may not be clea

The following Norsemen bought or sold real estate in Chicago during the past week: T. Nielsen to W. Crowe: Alma Street [sic], north of Superior Street. Price, $3,400. Jens Johnson to Bessie Kastor: Haddon Avenue, west of Hoyne Avenue. Price, $3,250. Continental N

The Bjorgvin Childrens' Chorus has in the past taken part in several programs, including the festival at Orchestra Hall honoring Bjornstjerne Bjornson on the occasion of his seventy-fifth birthday, and has won much applause. It is therefore desirable that we now gain support from the Norwegia

In the Fifteenth Ward there are two candidate for the Republican nomination for alderman. One is a lawyer by the name Upatel; he is the candidate of the Republican machine. The machine is doing its best to get him nominated and, among other things, has ordered the workers of the city to use t

The coroner's jury has completed its investigation of the crib fire and has announced its verdict. The jury found that about seventy people lost their lives in the conflagration, but it also found that nobody can be held responsible for their deaths. And thus the tragedy has been disposed of.

On the invitation of the Swedish consul in Chicago, John R. Lindgren, a meeting was held yesterday afternnon at Hayne Hall, Northwestern University Building, for the purpose of advancing the idea of co-operation in Scandinavian singing and music in Chicago. The thought and its practical reali

On the coming Tuesday the Democratic and Republican parties are to choose their candidates for alderman. This is the first time that these nominations take place by direct election in Chicago. Previously the voters in each party elected delegates from each ward, and these delegates convened t

The great sharpshooting match held by the Sleipner Athletic Club has been going on for about a week. The contest is being held at the Club's new rifle range, 696 West North Avenue. The match will be concluded tonight. Sharpshooters of all nationalities have gathered in large numbers