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[German Society]

Illinois Staats-Zeitung, February 6th, 1871

Official report of the agent (F. Annecke) of the Deutsche Gesellschaft for December, 1870 and January 1871.

780 people seeking work, for 103 work was found. Advice, information, help was given to 499 people. Support through the county agents or the "Relief and Aid Society". 25 families. Free railroad tickets: 26 people. Lost relatives located: 7. Lost baggage returned to owner in 6 cases. Hospitilazation: 8. Free medical treatment: 7. Free night lodging 29; Free victuals to 43. Relief through cash: 53 instances, amounting to $89.00 altogether.

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