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Semiannual Report of the German Society of Chicago

Illinois Staats-Zeitung, Oct. 14, 1861

Report Dated October 1, 1861, Submitted by F. Schlund, Agent

Employment secured for 1037
Reduced fares for poor 10
Passes for poor immigrants 22
Lodgings for homeless 7
Located friends or relatives for 130
Kept from straying 37
Assisted in money or check matters 68
Families lodged 17
Medical aid or medicine furnished for 16
Assisted with correspondence 301
Loans 5
Located baggage for 35
Forwarded baggage to destination for 52
Furnished groceries for 20
Total 1757
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