I shall back up my statements with the words of one whose word can not be controverted. one who speaks unbiased on the subject. I shall quote from the address of President Coolidge at the Norwegian centennial celebration in Minnesota on June 8. 1925. He speaks of the value of this immigration into our country. and what he says of the Norwegians is in the greater sense true of the other Scandinavians. He said: When we consider the astonishing number of immigrants which the Scandinavian countries have contributed in proportion to their own population to making the body of American citizenship. we will appreciate the significance of this anniversary. And further: Minnesota would not be Minnesota. the group of imperial Northwestern States would not be what they are. but for the contribution that has been made to them by the Scandinavian countries. The President does not hold the fear for the future that Mr.
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