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The Swedish-American Old Settler Society held their yearly feast and banquet, Sunday, October 25, at 2:00 P.M. at Hamonybengen Club, 1535 Aldine Avenue. All those who have been in this country thirty years, who were born in Sweden, are eligible to belong to the society. All inquiries should b

Last Wednesday evening at Palmer Park Assembly Hall in Pullman a splendid program was given, songs by the Norden Singers Club and by Mrs. Pfeil. Also a splendid talk by Miss Ethel Bird in English. The societies purpose is to help the sick and needy Swedish people;the purpose of this meeting w

"Swedish Engineers Society" is the name given to a society organized last Saturday evening, the function of which will be to furnish an exchange of views between Swedish engineers of Chicago and other societies of engineers. G. A. Akerlind, consulting engineer of the National Pump C

Much has been written in our newspapers about the great importance of assisting our students. The time has now arrived when we should change from mere words to actual deeds. Most Lithuanian-Americans are members of the poverty-stricken working class. However, there are quite a number of Lithu

If everything goes well at the next election, three Swedish-Americans will be elected to Congress, namely; Irvine L. Lenroot of Wisconsin, Charles A. Lindbergh of Minnesota, Frederick Lundin of Chicago. At the present time, there seems to be no doubt that these three candidates will be electe

In an earlier issue of this paper, we mentioned the coming lecture tour in America by Prof. Oscar Montelius, and we now announce that October 29 and 31 have been set for two of his lectures. Our countrymen will have the opportunity of hearing him speak twice about the past and present of Swed

Gus Broberg, the well-known Swedish-American steamship line agent, was born October 20, 1858, in Nykoping, Sweden. The little village had few advantages to offer, so early in his life, at the age of 15 years, he went to sea. In the year 1879, he decided to become a land "crab," so he went to

Yesterday, when it was too late for us to give a complete report in this issue of the paper, a banquet was arranged by the Swedish Glee Club in their Lodge hall on La Salle Street to honor John Ericson, who was fifty years old yesterday. John Ericson, city engineer, was born October

From the school statistics, we learn that there are 49,689 Swedes who were born here, and 57,591 who are immigrants, totalling 107,280, Swedes and Swedish-Americans. The Swedes, according to statistic's, are in fifth place in comparison with other nationalities.

The well-known Swede, Fred Lundin, will represent the people in the Seventh Congressional District. Lundin has been active for many years in public life, and his background is of the best. The Scandinavians have formed a number of "Lundin Clubs", which shows that Fred Lundin can exp

Before the next issue of the Swedish-American is published, our readers will have voted at the big election. We hope that among the victors we will find our countryman, Carl R. Chindblom, as you already know, he has, for the past two years, held the office for which the Republican's again are

The Swedish Theatre will be presented once a month by the Swedish Dramatic Actors under the auspices of the Swedish National Society. The season will open on October 4 with the play "Varmlandingarng" at the Garrick Theatre. That which in particular will draw the Swedish public to this perform

Oscar Montelius gave a lecture Thursday evening at Association Hall, 155 La Salle Street, and although his lecture was important enough to attract a large crowd, the attendance was smaller than expected. The lecture was the first of three arranged by the Swedish Historical Society o

A grand concert has been arranged by the Swedish Singers' Society of Chicago for December 13, at the Auditorium, This large choir, under the direction of Prof. Ortengren, is now holding rehearsals, as a number of new singers will take part at the coming event. Among the outstanding and talent

The Swedish Engineers' society held a meeting Saturday evening at Kuny Remler Hall on Wabash Avenue, where a large number of engineers were invited to enjoy a dinner with the members of the society. This was a very congenial gathering where both the body and the soul's needs were satisfied. H

The women's society Ingeborg, celebrated its tenth anniversary last Sunday afternoon with a great festival at the South Side Turner Hall. The program was opened with an address of welcome by the chairman of the society, Mrs. Ida Johnson. A Chicago trio composed of A. V. Hedir, Miss Elsie Lars

The day for the Concert of the Swedish Singers Society in the Chicago Auditorium draws near. Only three days remain before it will take place. Sunday is the day. The large choir is ready for its presentation, and Prof. Ortengren promises that it will be proud of itself. The drawing power at t

Among our readers, there are few who do not recognize the name G. Bernhard Anderson. In Chicago, he is personally acquainted with many of his compatriots, because he has been associated with many of them. He is a splendid speaker and is well received at various gatherings. It must be said tha

The honor of being the first Swedish born person to be elected to Congress as a representative of an Illinois district fell to Fredrick J. Lundin. It was for this reason and distinction that a hundred or more friends arranged a banquet in his honor last Thursday. The banquet was held in the S

The Swedish Engineers Society held its monthly meeting at Kunz Remmler Co., 303 Wabash Avenue, Saturday, Dec. 5. Engineer Albin Rissler acted as president in the absence of Henry Nyberg, who went to Sweden for the Christmas holidays. Hon. G. Bernhard Anderson gave a very instructive talk on l