Foreign Language Press Service

A few days ago the new Governor of Minnesota, A. D. Eberhart, who, incidentally, is of Swedish ancestry, delivered his first important speech since he took office. He spoke about the American farm and farmer. The Governor, who himself grew up on a farm, knew his subject matter, and what he sa

A committee on the Svithiod Singers' Journey to Sweden met Saturday evening in Svithiod Singers Club Room, and set up plans for the contemplated trip to Sweden in 1910. One hundred of the members have expressed their desire to make the trip, but only fifty will be selected. It is the duty of

It is not unusual for Swedish-Americans to return to Sweden to live for the sake of their health, or to go home for an extended stay for that reason, and it seems that some members of the Swedish medical profession take a serious view of this practice. At the request of the Swedish Emigration

Our countryman, Dr. Ernest J. Bug, an electrical engineer, from the University of Illinois, has been appointed lecturer at the Union University of Schenectady, N. Y. Dr. Bug graduated from the Technical Institute of Stockholm in 1892. He came to this country the following year, and has lived

The Swedish Lutheran Messiah Congregation held a bazaar last week in Claremont Hall, 3143 N. Clark St. The affair was well attended every evening and business was good, which can best be demonstrated by the fact that the proceeds amounted to $2,000 net. A splendid entertainment consisting of

This week the National Farm Land Congress is holding its annual convention in Chicago, and this organization is the most dependable source of information for land seekers who are looking for expert advice regarding opportunities and conditions in the various parts of the country. On

The Merriam Commission appointed to investigate and straighten out the charges and counter charges of graft against City officials in their dealings with M. H. McGovern, who was paid $45,982 for extra work on the Lawrence Avenue Tunnel, is now hard at work. John Hanberg, chief of Public Works

In the Norwegian newspaper Scandinaven we read the following article, and we are taking the privilege of re-printing it. "City Engineer John Ericson says he intends to resign from his position as soon as the investigation of contractor McGovern is completed. Ericson explains that he

The general strike is still going on in Sweden. The Swedish Strike Relief Committee has received 939,993.53 kroner from German workers, 352,325.71 kroner from Danish workers, and 44,866.57 kroner from sympathizers in the United States. From the Socialist headquarters in Chicago $5,0

At the height of the recent great strike in Sweden this newspaper predicted that it would be followed by a wave of emigration, and consequent events show that we were right. A great number of workers have already emigrated, and many others are preparing to follow their example, and leave thei

We are getting accustomed to finding a considerable sprinkling of Swedish-Americans among the delegates to conventions which meet to discuss state and national problems of a political and social-economic nature. Thus Governor Eberhart of Minnesota was noted as a participant in the farm congre

The recent announcement of the establishment of a Department of Scandinavian Languages and Literature at Northwestern University was, of course, received with great satisfaction by Swedish-Americans; likewise the report that our young and gifted countryman, A. Louis Elmquist, had been appoint

[Half-tone, two columns--fifth of a page, full face picture of H. P. Nelson; three columns--fifth of a page, view of the Nelson Company plant.] One of the country's largest and most up-to-date piano manufacturing plants is located at Kedzie and Chicago Avenues, along the Northwester

As the investigation of the Merriam Commission progresses, the mystery of the City Hall proves, more and more, to be one of graft and corruption. During the past few days, the investigation has revealed that several large contracts have been awarded to the George W. Jackson Construction Compa

In last week's issue of this newspaper we commented on the present exodus of workers from Sweden, a phenomenon which is also occupying the front pages at home and causing the authorities much worry. The National Society Against Emigration, which was organized some time ago, is now holding the

The United States Immigration Bureau has now reported on the last fiscal year, and the figures show that 751,756 immigrants entered the country during the year. Of these more than one fourth settled in the State of New York, mostly in New York City, while another one fourth of the total went

The mighty temperance organization, The Anti-Saloon League of America, recently held its convention in Chicago, and Swedish interests were represented by Reverend Gustaf Kunt Stark, who is superintendent of the Illinois branch of the League's Swedish department. Gustaf Knut Stark wa

Last Tuesday, a new Svithiod Lodge was organized in Northwest Hall at North and Western Avenues. This new local of the Independent Order of Svithiod took the name of "Central No. 42." It will hold its meetings in the Masonic Temple on the ninth floor. The charter members numbered fifty-two. T

The well-known concern, N. J. Sandberg, and Company was established in 1870, and our compatriot, N. J. Sandberg, now has branches at 319-323 West Division Street; 735-739 West 63 Street; and 2335-2337 West Madison Street. For many years, the company has enjoyed a steadily growing business, No

The new church of the Swedish Methodist Bethany Congregation, located on the corner of Winnemac and North Ashland, was dedicated last Sunday. The ceremonies were performed by W.C. Blomquist, pastor of the congregation, and Pastor Alf. Anderson, District Superintendent. The