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September 22, 1888
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Devils Lake, Ramsey County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
On Sept. 17, 24 Swedish women (19-25) arrived in New York via steamer Hecla, contracted to marry U.S. men via photos and letters. Processed at Castle Garden; 4 went to Brooklyn husbands, rest west. (148 chars)
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Two Dozen Maidens
New York, Sept. 17.--Twenty-four Swedish maidens, ranging in age from 19 to 25, arrived at Castle Garden yesterday on the steamer Hecla. They came first cabin on the vessel and were put through the garden as a mere matter of formality. It was learned that all had come out to this country under contracts to marry, the contracts being drawn up in this city. The entire party left the garden last night, four going to prospective husbands in Brooklyn and the remainder out west. The engagements were made by the aid of photographs and considerable correspondence.
New York, Sept. 17.--Twenty-four Swedish maidens, ranging in age from 19 to 25, arrived at Castle Garden yesterday on the steamer Hecla. They came first cabin on the vessel and were put through the garden as a mere matter of formality. It was learned that all had come out to this country under contracts to marry, the contracts being drawn up in this city. The entire party left the garden last night, four going to prospective husbands in Brooklyn and the remainder out west. The engagements were made by the aid of photographs and considerable correspondence.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Romance
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Love
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Swedish Maidens
Marriage Contracts
Immigrant Brides
Castle Garden Arrival
Steamer Hecla
What entities or persons were involved?
Swedish Maidens
Where did it happen?
New York, Castle Garden; Brooklyn; Out West
Story Details
Key Persons
Swedish Maidens
Location
New York, Castle Garden; Brooklyn; Out West
Event Date
Sept. 17
Story Details
Twenty-four Swedish maidens aged 19 to 25 arrived at Castle Garden in New York yesterday on the steamer Hecla, having come first cabin under contracts to marry drawn up in the city. They left last night, four to prospective husbands in Brooklyn and the rest out west, with engagements made via photographs and correspondence.