The czar always got his dues, no matter if it ruined a family. Mary Antin czarduefamily Change image and share on social
On a royal birthday every house must fly a flag, or the owner would be dragged to a police station and be fined twenty-five rubles. Mary Antin birthdaydragfine Change image and share on social
There was one public school for boys, and one for girls, but Jewish children were admitted in limited numbers - only ten to a hundred; and even the lucky ones had their troubles. Mary Antin admitboychild Change image and share on social
The apex of my civic pride and personal contentment was reached on the bright September morning when I entered the public school. Mary Antin apexbrightcivic Change image and share on social
One positive command he gave us: You shall love and honor your emperor. In every congregation a prayer must be said for the czar's health, or the chief of police would close the synagogue. Mary Antin chiefclosecommand Change image and share on social