Odd Fellows Lodges Grow Across States
The report highlights Indiana with 72 000 members and 5 277 106 in lodge resources, plus 6 463 initiations and a 3 637 net gain. South Dakota votes $1 assembly fee to home fund. Maine reports a 686 member gain since 1888. Aimed at supporting ill members, lodge outreach urges visits and small acts of kindness.
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Newfoundland
Maurice Thistle
St. John's
Atlantic Lodge No. 1
Indiana
Grand Lodge of
South Dakota
Odd Fellows of
Fort Worth
Tex
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Maine
Yiz
Webster C Weiss Keystone Arcanum Leader and Era of Growth
Webster C Weiss longtime Pennsylvania grand secretary for Royal Arcanum, born 1853 in Weissport, joined Leighton council in 187? and the Pennsylvania grand council in 1885, serving as grand orator, vice regent, and regent before 1901 unanimous election as grand secretary. The New York jurisdiction tops 64 000 members and the emergency fund exceeds 3 million, with Illinois seeing large gains and the order adding 1 460 members from January to April.
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Pennsylvania
Webster C. Weiss
Grand Council
Keystone
Weiss
Grand Council of
Weissport
New York
Royal Arcanum
Illinois
Humor and Philosophy in Money and Trust Reflections
A compact aphoristic piece explores money as motive behind love and trust, art and youth as fleeting, and advertisements as revenue. It notes that governments gain power from moneyed interests and that gossip is petty currency in history.
Lone Boy Graduate Among Maidens In Quiet Corner
Poem reflects a shy graduate feeling overlooked among peers. The speaker praises the student’s intellect and potential while noting social awkwardness and desire for recognition. The piece juxtaposes academic achievement with reluctance in social flair.
Old Landmarks and a Noted Local Character
A narrator notes Bill Jones as a familiar figure across the way describing him as an old landmark and an easy mark. The exchange hints at community familiarity and a wary view of his standing.
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Bill Jones
Bee Hive calls for committee to visit delinquent members
The Bee Hive advocates forming a committee to visit every delinquent member to monitor home life, offer assistance, and prevent suspensions. The plan strengthens fraternal bonds by linking the lodge to members and families. The K. O. T. M. pays over $10,000 daily in benefits, with 10,000 members in California and the Uniform Rank flourishing. Pennsylvania Maccabees report 1,000 members in good standing.
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California
Pennsylvania
Anglophone Feud Over American Guests in Europe
The piece notes a growing belief among some English hotel owners that Americans may soon be barred from top European hotels. It argues hotelkeepers profit from Americans now but fear future bankruptcies, as Americans continue to patronize these establishments. It contrasts English snubs with Americans spending and returning. The tone satirizes class prejudice and foreign hospitality norms.
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Europe
Touching His Weakness Inadvertent Ads Draw Homeward Hope
A speaker notes that newspaper pleas to returning fathers may fail unless ads promise a square meal. The exchange highlights financial strain and longing for reconciliation in a broken family.
Elks Face July Meeting Over Teeth Charms
Philadelphia lodge at the reunion in July will lead the parade with a 1000 piece band. Members may discontinue wearing Elks teeth charms. A decision on the issue will be considered at the grand lodge meeting in Philadelphia in July.
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Philadelphia
Grand Lodge
Who Was the Angel Mystery in Theatre Talk
The fragment notes Gladlays will star with her own company next season and asks for the play’s name, with a quip about not finding the name of the millionaire involved. The source centers on theatre plans and a pending title.
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Gladlays
Iceman's Daughter Turns Cold in Willie Corner
The iceman's only daughter appeared attractive to Willie but his approach failed as he realized she was chilly and distant. The exchange hints at romantic pursuit ending without warmth.
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Willie
Brassey Golf Link Banter
A playful exchange about new golf links with Brassey praising the course and Cleek replying it suits him to a tee in a light sportlight moment.
Sketch Motifs and Memory From a Veiled City
A fragmentary sketch recalls a stubborn old man who despises cigars that leave a lasting stigma. The speaker, referencing a tough wit, hints at trials and a rough humor tied to a remembered persona.
Dialogue Exchange Reveals Tense Moment Between Colonels
A tense exchange centers on Colonel Brown and Miss Ongbonowong. Brown questions an alleged gesture by Jones, who admits an attempted embrace while denying a full arm around the waist.
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Colonel Brown
Young Jones
Ongbonowong
Inns as Crossroads of History and Humankind
A reflective piece on old inns as social mirrors where diverse travelers meet. It contrasts cathedrals churches castles and cities with wayside hosts who welcome all who can pay. The author notes inns protect travelers, aid the pursued, and welcome royalty and rogues alike on the king's highway.
Secretary Taft Feels Fine After Restful Day
Secretary of War Taft, refreshed by a day’s rest, told newspaper men he was “feeling fine” before departing St. Paul for Sioux Falls South Dakota where he arrived at 7 am yesterday.
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Taft
St. Paul
War Taft
Sioux Falls
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