Elks Origin Story and Growth Documented in History
A detailed account by A L Myers traces the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks from its jolly Corks origins in New York to its expansion, memorial traditions, emblem and lodge growth. It notes Charles Vivian's role, the 1868 founding date, the national home, and the surge to thousands of members nationwide under the Grand Lodge.
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A. L. Myers
C Lodge
Charles Vivian
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
England
New York
The
Buffaloes
London
Egypt
King Solomon
Samson
Shakespeare
Edward IV
Queen Elizabeth
Vivian
Primo
Primos
Buffalo Corks
Barnum’s Museum
Vian
Grand Lodge
Elks
Elkdom
New York Lodge
Elks’ National Memorial
Chicago
Elks Magazine
Jolly Corks
F. McDonald
le Vivian
Bie
Ran den
Pki
Mount Hope Cemetery
Bos- Mass
byDonald
Burke
Elks’ National Home
Bedford City
Virginia
Order
Connec
Grand Lodge the Elks
Order of Elkdom
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Fred C. Robinson
Brooklyn
United States
Idaho
Fred C Robinson
Gardener’s Cottage Visit Tests Mary Lou in London
Mary Lou Leslie travels to Surrey with Tony Titherington to meet his aunt Miss Ethelberta Titherington, one of England’s wealthiest women. The aunt’s blunt, garden minded skepticism challenges Mary Lou as Brynmor Whittamore and Clarice Day figure in romance, while a rock garden tips spark interest and hints at future chapters.
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London
Mary Lou Leslie
Brynmor Whittamore
Clarice Day
Emerald Dragon
Brynmor
Mary Lou
Tony Titherington
Tony
Clarice
Freddy
Freddy Mason
Mason
Paris
Ethelberta
Gwendolyn
Jay
Surrey
England
Miss Titherington
Buckingham Palace
Rock
Green House
Rock Garden
Ethelbarta
Devon
Maysie Greig
Wallis
Jeromes
Tony and Mary Lou Prepare for Aunt Ethelberta Visit
Morning scene unfolds as Tony, Wallis, and Mary Lou plan for a key meeting with Tony’s aunt. Tony struggles to dress, schemes to win her backing, while Mary Lou expands plans for the day and considers Grey as a choice for her outfit.
New Books at Public Library
Public library lists new fiction this week spanning mystery romance and adventure. Titles include Romance by Request by Steuart M Emery a humorous love story with a Cape Cod hotel plot and a twist of a rival Mary Smith. The Deputy Sheriff by Clarence E Mulford continuing Bob Carson adventures. Pure Gold by Ole Rolvaag a study of avarice and its ruin. The Cowled Menace by Willard E Hewkins a deductive mystery. The Green Complex by Harold McGrath blending mystery and romance.
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Milda P
Steuart M Emery
Stephen Quartander
Cape Cod
Mary Smith
Denver
Stephen
Clarence E Mulford
Bob Carson
Nueces
J.C. Ranch
Fl Toro
Ole Rolvaag
Willard E Hewkins
Harold McGrath
Learn life saving free instruction session
Free life saving instruction offered from June 26 to July 5 inclusive, encouraging participation. Event invites community members to gain essential safety skills and awareness through structured training sessions and demonstrations conducted by qualified instructors. Participants will learn CPR, rescue breathing, and basic first aid techniques.
Today's Daughter and Other Tales At Bonville Branch
The excerpt highlights Unis latest Paris set mystery with two men a girl and an emerald necklace resolving a romance and puzzle. Berta Ruck's Today's Daughter follows a modern young woman seeking fortune and love without family aid amid surprises at the Bonville branch reading room.
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Im Unis
Paris
Berta Ruck
Bonneville
Green
Higgins Named Head of Grain Agency in Spring Wheat Area
Chicago June 23 AP Frank Higgins of Minneapolis will head operations for the Farmers National Grain corporation in the spring wheat area from Great Falls Montana to Duluth and Superior The headquarters location is undecided FET Paradis remains on the northwest staff Higgins long associated with Salyards Grain Company and has run a grain commission business in Minneapolis His appointment was approved by co operated grain groups in the spring wheat territory
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Chicago
Farmers’ National Grain Corporation
Frank Higgins
Minneapolis
Great Falls
Mont
Duluth
Superior
Fet Paradis
Northwest
North West
Higgins
Salyards Grainompany
Minneapolin
Spring Wheat Territory
Car suspect forced to drive after fatal incident
Medford Ore June 23 AP Dr Irwin 23 arrested Saturday for involvement with the death of Ralph Price 19. He says Charles Gibbons forced him at gunpoint to drive to the Pacific coast with Gibbons heading toward Mirails Portland or Seattle. Irwin claimed he knew nothing of the murder until a deputy sheriff questioned him.
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Medford
Ore
Irwin
Galena
Kaw
Ralph Price
Charles Gibbons
Price
Pacific Coast
Gibbons
Mirails Ore
Portland
Seattle
Man Arrested While Visiting Sister in Phoenix
Irwin, planning a return to Kansas, said he had found work to raise funds. He was arrested while visiting his sister in Phoenix.
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Irwin
Kansas
Phoenix
Italian exile leader Eugenio Chisea dies in Paris
Eugenio Chisea, 67, head of the Italian Republicans living in exile after Mussolini’s rise, died yesterday in Paris. He passed away in France while banished from Italy.
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Giverny
France
Eugenio Chisea
Paris
Mussolini
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First
Lodge of Sorrow
Elks Lodges
Elkins
Lodge
Aunt Ethelberta
Theo. Hollie
Dorion
Bannock Hotel
Protector
Pocatello Tent & Awning Co
Arthur
Ellos Cab Co. and Transfer
East Center
Ellos Drakos
Public
Indian Springs
Hills Bros. Coffee
Cere
Fulton
Imperial
Wellsworth
West Center
Pocatello
Western Giant Heavy Duty
Weetere
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