Author Archives: M. Cauthen

US Women Now Have Universal Suffrage (100yrs Ago in RAIVAAJA)

Posted on August 16, 2020 by M. Cauthen

US women now have universal suffrage Tennessee legislature has ratified the 19th Amendment to the Constitution – – Conservatives are trying to prevent ratification Nashville, Tenn. Aug. 19th – The Tennessee House yesterday opted to join, with 50 votes in … Continue reading →

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Spanish influenza spreading fast in Sweden- RAIVAAJA 09/19/1918

Posted on March 30, 2020 by M. Cauthen
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The novel “Crossing” by Finnish writer Pajtim Statovci nominated for National Book Award

Posted on September 23, 2019 by M. Cauthen

The National Book Foundation has announced its longlist for the National Book Awards for 2019.   The categories are Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, Translated Literature and Young People’s Literature.  The novel Crossing by Finnish writer Pajtim Statovci is one of nine … Continue reading →

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BBC – Travel – Why the Finns don’t want to be happy

Posted on February 26, 2019 by M. Cauthen

Hi All, For your reading pleasure…Lorna http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20180617-why-the-finns-dont-want-to-be-happy

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KALEVALA DAY & MORE @ SAIMA 02/23/2019

Posted on February 9, 2019 by M. Cauthen

Celebrate Finnish Culture Day/Kalevala Day at Saima Park!Saturday, February 23. 8:00-10:00   Pannukakku Breakfast: Finnish oven pancake, bacon, sausage, fruit, juice, Finnish coffee bread, coffee/tea/cocoa. $8.10:15-11:30  “Finnish Center at Saima Park: The Next Generation, Workshops”Premier showing of Judith Lindstedt’s film featuring … Continue reading →

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Finnish Language Classes Continue at Saima Park

Posted on August 22, 2018 by M. Cauthen

Interested in learning more about the Finnish language? Fall classes are about to begin in the Function Hall at Saima Park and are scheduled as follows: 10 Mondays, September 16 through November 18   (Classes will be held on Columbus Day … Continue reading →

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