Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Luxembourg: When People Ran Out of Food

An intriguing article for Luxembourg interests and US people of Luxembourg descent.

http://www.winonadailynews.com/articles/2009/06/29/news/01lead0629.txt

The article presents a piece of history, when people in Luxembourg were living in precarious conditions and did suffer from hunger. Many left for the US in the 19th century, possibly 1/3 of the population.

"Marnach House gives glimpse into past" is written by KÄRI KNUTSON / kknutson@winonadailynews.com.

A picture shows a piece of renovated Luxembourg rural architecture in the US, from 1857.

Egide Thein
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06.29.09

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