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Scandinavian Political Reformers.

Chicago Times, Aug. 3, 1874

Formation of an organization looking to the purification of politics and other worthy ends.

A Scandinavian political organization was formed in Chicago yesterday, under the name of "The Scandinavian Protestant Reform Club of Chicago." Its objects are: 1. By public meetings to discuss the more important political questions of the day. 2. Opposition to political demogagism. 3. Individual liberty. 4. The instruction of its brother citizens of this, their adopted country, as to their duties and rights as citizens of a great and free Republic. 5. To satisfy themselves as to the character of every candidate asking their suffrage more particularly those who ask for their support at the various elections.

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