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The Greatest Fraternal Order The Benevolent and Charity Elks
An 1868 founding tale of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, describing brotherly love charity justice and fidelity as guiding principles. The piece details Elk lodges nationwide, diverse membership including statesmen bankers judges and artists, and notes the order’s silent charity and humane aims. It ends with a brief entertainment note on performers Sam Wilson and George Sarvis invited to the Peace Conference.
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