Address by Adlai Stevenson at Magnolia Freemasons
The report covers Adlai E. Stevenson’s address to the Magnolia Freemasons, praising his national and international stature. He recalls past colleagues, extols Free Masonry’s heritage, and argues the order’s enduring role in religious toleration, governance, and American progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlai BE. Stevenson
Stevenson
Phillips
Longfellow
Hendricks
Bryant
Order
Tom Pleeved
Gurnea
Judge Richmond
Richmond
Brother Gurnea
Magnolia
America
Wendell Phillips
Columbus
Venice
Paris
Indies
Winthrop
Independence
Mirabeau
Plymouth
Jamestown
The Ancient Fraternity Free Masonry in World History
In a flowing address the speaker extols Free Masonry for its ancient origins dating back before Rome and Athens. It traces the order through ages, noting its rites, symbols, and creed of universal brotherhood while highlighting its stability, nonpartisanship, and influence on civilization and state welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ier
Caesar
Britain
Alexander
Asia
Europe
Rome
Athens
Confucius
Buddha
David
Solomon
Earth
Bastiat
Leal Peerrarane
America
Free Masons and the American Founding Century
The text lauds Free Masonry as a driver of civilization alongside schools and churches. It highlights Joseph Warren, George Washington, Lafayette, and Franklin as emblematic Masons shaping nations, noting Washington’s dual role as leader and lodge presider and the Capitol cornerstone inscribed in Masonry. It cites Macaulay’s critique of Aristotle and the long-lasting influence of Masonry on public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Seaboard
Great Central Valley
Free Masonry
Bunker Hill
Joseph Warren
Massachusetts
Washington
National Capitol
George Washington
Marquis de Lafayette
Warren
Franklin
Lafayette
Bacon
Macaulay
Aristotle
Justinian
Athens
Socrates
Protagoras
Hippias
Masons Hold Fast to Faith in Free Brotherhood
A historical address extols Freemasonry as a universal, nonsectarian brotherhood founded on belief in the living God. It notes vast lodge numbers in the United States, spanning seventy jurisdictions with over seven hundred thousand members, and emphasizes equality of rank within the lodge and the duty to preserve its traditions into the new century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Mason
Baal
God
Man
Prince of Peace
Masonic Order
North American
Illinois
Macaulay
America
Sinai
Mount
United States
Gladstone
Lieber
Free Masonry and Magnolia Lodge Half Century Oration
A magnolia lodge celebrating its 50th year features an ex-vice president's oration on Free Masonry, its ideals of peace and stability, and the lodge's history. Visiting members praise the lodge, a grand march, musical performances, and a gift birthday bouquet to a longtime master, highlighting debt clearance and renewed facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Clover Esq
Magnolia
Illinois
Richmond
Magnolia Lodge
Lacon
Lacon Lodge
J. T. Bliss
Illiam McVoy
Lodge
G. A. Lawrence
A. B. Gurnea
Gurnea
Messrs
Plowe
Peoria Conservatory of Music
Isaac Acneer
Nelson Dugan
Elias Wright
J. M. Cowen
Edwin Gaylord
Orlando Dent
B. Mitchell
Wm. McCoy
R. W. Massie
Jas, Bayley
Pioneering Health Claims and Mason Lodge Jubilee
The article cites Dr Pierce remedies claiming cures for consumption and lung disease with patient testimonials, then reports on lodge officers, long-time members, and visiting lodges including Henry Rutland Lostant Toluca and Lacon with details on the jubilee program and Adlai Stevenson as orator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maste
B. Mitchell
E. R. Spencer
J. W
James H. Price
Gustave Otto
F E. Barbour
Wm. Moffitt
J. D
J. W. Otto
Henry Mills
R. W. Spencer
C. T
Schacht
F. A. Powell
J. A. Swein
E. A. Hall
L. E. Simpson
J. H. Williams
I. F. Clover
H. J. Adams
Elmer
Albert Quinn
James Chambers
George Burt
J. B. Field
Thomas Bronn
Henry Dit
A. B. Gurnea
A. Glenn
Bros H. C. Mills
C,t, O. Schacht
Henry McDermott
G. W. Wilson
Free Dropsy Treatment Offered By Doctor Miles
An advertisement touts Dr Miles' Dropsy Treatment as a cure for dropsy with testimonials from multiple patients. It claims the treatment is tailored per patient and offers $10,000 worth of free samples, with the notice urging readers to request the personal remedy and send for the treatment at Dr Miles, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Speader
al Br
Frank Jin Miles, M.D
Ll.b
Miles
Grand Rapids
Chicago
Hi. A.’“Grace
Mountain St
Elgin
James Pinkerton
The
Russieville Sun
Ind
Alex Ethier
Calumet, Mich
M. B. Morelan
Rogers
Columbiana County
Ohio
Sophia Snowberg
1 Ave
Minneapolis
A. P. Colburn
Blessing
Penn
Mines
State Street
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W. M
A. B. Gurner
William Haws
Gustav Otto
Pierce
Cora L
Sunderland
Chaneyville, Calvert Co
Common Sense
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
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