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    Old 01-31-2014, 04:15 PM
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    http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/immigrating.htm
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    Old 01-31-2014, 06:27 PM
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    great. I want to read more. does she become rich?
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    I hope she was not one of those who perished in the NYC garment sweatshop fire of 1911.
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    Thank you, I enjoyed reading this and wish to finsh the story of her life...
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    Interesting account of her experience. Thanks for posting.

    CD in Oklahoma
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    Very interesting story, thanks for sharing the link. I'd like to read more like this.
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    Thank you for sharing. That was so interesting.
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    Neat story. We really don't have a clue about what hard really means these days.
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    Thanks! This is a very interesting website. I'll be reading some of the other fascinating articles.
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