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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1910
Page
2
The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry plans a temple in Washington, aiming to be the world’s largest. Site cost $164,000 with total temple cost over $1,000,000. Marble four stories high, square with a golden sunburst above thirty-three marble columns, housing 33 state apartments with emblems for each degree.
A detailed description outlines a temple with a gold dome 160 feet high, symbolic steps and plazas reflecting Masonic degrees, and a massive entrance portal. The terrace leads to rises and allegorical statuary, with a 200000 volume library and an executive chamber for thirty three inspectors general. The Cathedral will occupy the upper floor, finishing in time for an international conference of 26 supreme councils meeting in Washington in October 112.
A Tangier correspondent describes deep resistance by Moorish officers to reform of the sultanate army. Corruption and control of payrolls hinder change as officers replaced trained troops with hired impostors to inflate prestige. A parade reveal exposed weapons gaps and officers’ efforts to hide weaknesses.
Miss Bellingham Todd argued in Dublin that domestic service resembles mild slavery compared with sales and clerical work. She urged equal footing for servants and business girls, noting vague hours and lesser status. The contrast included mobility aids like bicycles or cars for servants. Lake Superior drainage covers eighty five thousand square miles.
A brief notice offers high-grade clothing from manufacturers who overstocked due to warm Fall weather. It guarantees every garment as this season’s make and up-to-date in every respect. Money is cheerfully refunded if goods are not satisfactory.
A catalog of women garments and outerwear with deep discounts. One piece silk dresses and ladies suits valued up to $25 offered at reduced prices. All wool coats with various linings and lengths, many with serge satin or Presto collars, priced far below original values. Includes ranges from $6.95 to $17.95 with multiple models and fabric options.
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