Excellent Program Notes of Other Lodges
Modern Woodmen will observe Memorial Sunday. Old veterans remain in session at Dubuque as Yeomen stage a large, appreciative program with Pauchet's orchestra, Mrs. Downer, Maenner chor, and Mr. Herriman. O G Mason speaks on fraternal orders and Yeomen growth. He cites 20,000 members, $90,000 reserve, $225,000 benefits, 23 assessments in four years, and 85 assessments yearly. Memorial Day to be observed June 16. since 1883 over 11,000 members have died. Currently 622,000 living Modern Woodmen.
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T. B. Downer
Father Rhine
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Ohio
Golden Gate
Minnesota
Gulf
Yeomen
Iowa
Modern Woodmen Society
Modern Woodmen
A. O. U. W. Members Promise Full Certificate Value
A Journal reporter learned from a Workmen representative that dues at most meetings yield little publishable news. The member offered a core thought: A. O. U. W. members have a guarantee that their loved ones will receive the full amount of their certificate, which is more valuable than a certificate subject to shrinkage due to negligence.
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The
Faithful John and the Lodge Column Shortfall
Jour nal reporter finds John Ellis blamed a goat and donkey being sent to the farm for the missing lodge column. He says he had to guide many new candidates into the mysteries of the order.
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John Ellis
Faithful John
Journal Reporter
Lodge
Order
Flower Day Planned By W. C. T. U. Members
The last meeting of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union decided to observe Flower Day on a Sunday in June. All members and friends are asked to locate sick members, meet at the YMCA at 3:30, and bring literature for distribution. The society plans to visit the jail to give flowers and literature to prisoners.
G A R Encampment Session Under Way in Dubuque
The state encampment of the G. A. R. remains in session at Dubuque and, due to ongoing proceedings, details will appear in another column of this paper.
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Dubuque
Geneva Weather and Local Social Notes
Geneva reports farmers plowing corn with modest rain and warmth needed for better crops. Oats are fair, hay outlook disappointing. Mrs Kate Chandler and baby visited Mary Haney, Slaughter and wife of Musachine visited Dave Browning. Rev Slack preached wise sermon. Children’s Day program planned for Juneth. Many suffer colds. Janey Haney and Sarah Mahana visited Mary Freeze.
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Geneva
Kate Chandler
Mary Haney
Slaughter
Musachine
Dave Browning
Slack
Janey Haney
Sarah Mahana
Mary Freeze
Round trip rail fares to Buffalo from Chicago Pan-American expo
Ticket prices listed include 13 dollars for Buffalo and return via Nickel Plate Road from Chicago to Buffalo for the Pan American exposition. Daily sales, valid until midnight on the tenth day from the sale date. Also 16 dollars round trip Chicago to Buffalo with a 15 day limit, and 21 dollars for Chicago to Buffalo and return valid for 30 days.
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Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Stopover Privilege on Through Tickets To Points East
Through tickets to points east of Buffalo may include a ten day stopover in Buffalo. The privilege requires depositing the ticket with the Joint Agent and paying a fee of one dollar. For full particulars and train schedules write John Y. Calahan General Agent 111 Adams St Chicago.
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Buffalo
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
Chicago
Manufacturing Industries Wanted on Iowa Central Railway
Substantial inducements are offered for manufacturing or other industries at several points on the Iowa Central railway with good facilities and natural advantages. Parties seeking new locations should communicate with Geo. G. Batty, general passenger and ticket agent, Marshalltown, Iowa.
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Iowa Central Railway
Geo
Batty
Marshalltown
Iowa
Giesenhaus Offers Finest Groceries and Meats
Local shop advertises choice groceries and meats with emphasis on the best and freshest items. Encourages customers to call on F. Giesenhaus for reliable quality and selection.
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F. Giesenhaus
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