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Newspaper
The Jewish Herald
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
7
A humorous verse poem urges members to pay three months dues in advance to support the society. It lampoons both gentle and stern supporters including ladies and gentlemen of means, calling for prompt payments and lively action to fund the group’s needs.
Joseph Magner prominent Jewish charity worker in New Orleans died November 21 at Touro Infirmary where he once served as president. A sixty year resident, he was assistant secretary of District Grand Lodge No. 7 of Bnai Brith and helped found the Jewish Widows and Orphans Home. Born October 28 1828 in Hamburg he arrived in New Orleans in 1848 and remained active in philanthropy.
Joseph Magner, active in business and charity, was a charter member of the Jewish Widows' and Orphans' Home and served on the infirmary board until his death. He aided the Touronfirmary, led the board, and did wartime service across the South. Never married, he left a brother and sister in Germany.
A jumble of old note like text covers a price update for the Jewish Herald and a long sentimental address to beloved partners. It also features a Ladies Aid poem about church benches and carpets and a call for support, with verses hinting at romance and nostalgia.
Fragmentary note lists Dee and Navy Houston as locations with a December 29 event at the B'nai B'rith hall. It includes a sentimental song fragment about love under a cherry tree and a brief anecdote about a man named John reacting to a cousin entertaining with a tune. The text trails into garbled lines about San Antonio and others.
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