Memorable Lodge Rituals and Investments in 19th Century Fraternal News
An odd fragment describes a lodge offering 100 percent dividends for a single octaller investment tied to a minstrel show and promises annual returns. It mentions Kiks memorial day on the first Sunday in December and a June 14 observance with ceremonial rites, plus a cryptic note on the significance of eleven o'clock.
Elks Lodge Limerick Contest Draws Intense Public Cheer
Nearly every member of the local Elks lodge entered the annual limerick contest held October 1. Judges praised the effort, with one entering delirium over completion while the others questioned humanity. The event set a challenging standard for future years and highlighted the lodge’s lively community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks’ Lodge
Elisers
Jadmras
Tay Harewell
Bigelow
Harry Seren
Akneh
Hase
Pete
Lee Yeti
Herd
Few Birds Sing in August
A fragmentary, reflective note on August as a dull month for birds and house upkeep. The author muses that birds sing less, roofs leak risk rises with heat, and August lacks the full story of July yet shares some of its stately glories with late summer foliage and goldenrod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dante
Lhousekeeping
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Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Ownet
Aeven Patare
Ruth
Order of the
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Blk Hk
America
Christan Cy
Potters
Lowley
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Seth
Hiva Horton
Gebes
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Taist
Opie Beth
Bruder
Ted
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Joe
Ermal
the Ports’ Corner
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Geaitore Grim
Dee
de Bey
Sava
DE Brudder
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Iowa Savings Bank
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Carl Olson
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