Ninety-First Anniversary of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
The article notes the ninety first anniversary of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, tracing its 1819 Baltimore origins, growth to nearly two million members, and its work in hospitals, homes, and relief. It highlights Iowa's strong branch presence since 1844 with Bloomfield Rebekah Lodge No. 1 and extensive state organization. The piece calls for statewide celebrations led by grand officers, with Des Moines as central host.
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England
Seven Stars
Baltimore
Order of Odd Fellows
United States
PD. B. Gunn
Red Oak
Towa
Odd Fellows
Washington Lodge No. 1
Maryland
Thos. Wildey
John Welch
Richard Rushworth
John Duncan
John Cheatham
Brotherhood of Man
Chicago
Johnstown
Mystic Order
Rebekah
Onson
Heards
Galveston
San Francisco
Iowa
Burlington
Bloomfield
Lambert of
Newton
Order
Louis Silberstein
Creston
H. C. Chapin
Union
R. L. Tilton
Des Moines
J. F. McGintey
Knowlton
EF. BE. Lambert
Grand Lodge of Town
D. B. Gunn
H. C. Ring
Cedar Rapids
S. Stevenson
Council Bluffs
R. L. Titton
A. E. Hindorff
State Assembly of
Rebekahs
Hattie Barquist
Ilelen Prescott
Mason City
Lena T. Ring
S. Elizabeth Matheney
Keokuk
Allie Scott
Montrose
Odd Fellowship
Iowa Hosts First Down Payment Free Celebration
A one day event invites Iowans to mingle with adherents of a set of ideals centered on Friendship Love and Truth. The celebration emphasizes a memorable lodge history and a chance to engage with those who follow its teachings.
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State of
Iowa
Mrs Hessler to Speak on Home Decoration in Washington
Mrs John C Hessler of Decatur Illinois will lecture on Home Decoration at the Academy chapel in Washington on Thursday May 12. The Fortnightly club arranged the event which features a trunk exhibit and practical tips for uplifting home beauty on any budget. Admission is twenty five cents.
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Washington
John C. Hessler
Decatur
Ill
Academy Chapel
Hessler
Skin Diseases Cured By Simple Home Treatment
Mr. McElhinney the druggist promotes ZEMO as a reliable external remedy for skin and scalp diseases including blackheads pimples dandruff eczema tetter ring-worm and more. The advertisement claims ZEMO draws out germs and poisons from under the skin to surface for a complete cure and invites proof of cures and instructions for home use.
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Mr. McElhinney
Zemo
Tailor Offers Silk Foulard Pattern With Suit Purchase
Jean Huysman Ladies Tailor announces a limited weekly offer to customers who order a suit this week. Each buyer receives a silk foulard pattern to match the suit. The shop closes from June to mid August and four wash suits remain at 18 dollars.
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Jean Huysman
Seed corn sources listed by Iowa Experiment Station
The Iowa Experiment Station surveyed the state to locate tested seed corn of known vigor and listed the varieties counties on hand bushel counts and prices. It urges farmers to secure seed locally when possible and notes over 60 000 bushels are documented with tested germination. Farmers may write the Farm Crops Department in Ames Iowa for the circular.
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Iowa Experiment Station
Farm Crops Department
Ames
Iowa
The Royal Ad Promotes Meats and Libbys Fruit
A local market advertises tender home dressed beef pork and veal as well as Libbys famous peaches pears apricots and plums. The shop claims quality and lower prices than competitors and invites customers to visit to save money.
Keota resident visits city. Bellville buys South Iowa property
C. O. Dayton of Keota was in the city on business today. John Bellville, southeast of the city, has purchased the Winter property on South Iowa avenue and will move there soon with his family.
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C. O. Dayton
Keota
John Bellville
Iowa Avenue
Candidate Announcement for County Auditor in Washington County
Gleodimo Howard Benn announces his candidacy for the office of county auditor of Washington county. He states the nomination is subject to the will of Republican voters at the June primaries.
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Washington County
Cardui praised as gentle health aid for women
Mrs M E Rail of Mount Pleasant Tennessee testifies Cardui restored her health after two years of weakness and she gave it to her daughter who also recovered. Advertises Cardui as an all vegetable remedy without harsh minerals and offers a 64 page home treatment book from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
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Mount Pleasant
Tenn
Cardui
M. E. Rail
N. B
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Monstrous Growth Tumors Removed In Creston
A 228 pound tumor was removed from Mrs. Henry Lockwood at a local hospital in Creston reducing her weight by half. Mrs. George Auracher also had a 40 pound tumor removed. Both patients are reported on the road to recovery.
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Creston
Henry Lockwood
George Auracher
Twenty Years Given to Burlington Burglary Ring Leader
Art Russell an ex convict and Ice Box Gang member pled guilty to burglary in Burlington court and received a twenty year sentence. He led a gang that operated last winter in the area stealing hundreds of dollars in loot and was a paroled convict from Jefferson City Missouri.
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Burlington
Art Russell
Russell
Jefferson City
St. Joe
Kansas City
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Des Moines, Iowa
A. FE
Tows Gra
Des Moines, Ta
EB. BP
Lambert
the Royal
ROYAL
Libby
THE
Gleodimo
Howard Benn
CROOK
Se & Geo. Peck
South Dakota
J.A. Work & CO
Alaska
Morgenheim
Guggenheims
Benj. B. Hampton
Rheta Childe Dorr
Peary
Hampton’s
North Pole
May Hampton
Charles Edward Russell
Southern Pacific Railroad
James B. Connolly
Harris Merton Lyon
Owen Oliver
Luther Trant
Edwin Balmer
Wm. B. MacHarg
Washington County Savings Bank
A. Harvey
T. J
J. A. Cunningham
A. Anderson
A. W. McCulley
Cashier
B. B. Berdo
Asst. Cashier
F. Brown
D. J. Palmer
J.A. Cunningham
Serdo
H. C. Hull
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