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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1869
Page
4
The fraternity across the county asks readers to send communications or items to enhance an ambitious column. It promises to make the feature lively and interesting and relies on cooperative readers and friends.
A catalog of regular Masonic periodicals including The Keystone weekly from Philadelphia at $3 yearly, National Freemason monthly from New York, The Evergreen monthly from Dubuque, Masonic Travel monthly from Springfield Illinois, and Masonic Token quarterly from Portland Maine with annual prices and publishers.
The Democrat quotes a Masonry discourse stressing secrecy as a key virtue and urges members to keep sacred mysteries. It urges benevolence toward the needy, calls for justice to God neighbor and self, and promotes self improvement toward moral virtue and unity in the Celestial Lodge.
A Freemasons Magazine article argues for stronger discipline within lodges, while defending the value of all members. It contrasts operative and speculative Masonry, notes charitable works, and urges balanced advancement toward chairs without coercion, stressing vigilance and reform amid modernity.
A reflective admonition on wrongdoing warns that injury to a neighbor cannot be erased by forgiveness or natural forces. It emphasizes repenting, repairing as possible, and bearing the future consequences to one’s body and soul, echoing that past deeds echo through time.
A speaker argues that character is the firm foundation for all ventures and happiness. Without integrity, poverty becomes a curse and trust erodes. with a solid character, confidence and security sustain youth hopefuls and mature solace. Personal grievances should not bar entry or advancement within a group.
Comp. Wm. B. Longridge warns against heightened agitation within lodges as the Iowa Masonic fraternal system reflects on 1826 influences. He notes past steady growth and present concerns about zealots who demand credit and counter human advancement. The Iowa Masonic Lodges show 1,477 initiates, 1,527 passes, and 1,265 raises. 114 lodges with 9,674 members exist in the state.
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