Red Men Oldest Tribes and Wampum Totals
Osceola of Alexandria Virginia and Shawnee of Manchester Virginia are the two oldest tribes with 62 great suns of history. Membership in New York rose by 1,404 to 33,790 this last term. Wampum belts total 107,011 fathoms and the Delaware wigwam at Brunswick Maryland cost 15,000 fathoms. New Jersey tribes increased membership by 615 last term.
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Osceola
Alexandria
Shawnee
Manchester
James Young
Baltimore
New York
Brunswick
New Jersey
New York's Grand Commander Kretschmar Elected
Herman R. Kretschmar, New York's new grand commander, has long been a Mason and Templar leader in New York City. He was knighted in 1891, chaired uniform regulation committees, and advanced through conclaves to the state’s highest Masonic office. The piece notes regional Masonry details and a related lodge bequest and hospital construction.
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New
New York
Herman KR. Kretschmar
Grand Commandery
New York City
Masonry
Templar
Ism
Coeur de Lion
Niagara Falls
Geneva
Syracuse
Kretschmar
New York State
Vermont
Grand Lodge of Canada
Hamilton
Rochester
Royal Arch
Jacob Mustard
Broad Ripple
Ind
Michigan Masonic
Grand Rapids
Masons
Illinois Freemason
Arcanum Jurisdictions Report Growing Membership Across Regions
The Bulletin notes the value of new members for the order and their dependents at need, with New York leading at 64,000 members in good standing. Keystone Pennsylvania shows about 28,000 members, Ontario's Royal Arcanum lists 3,000 members and fifty active councils, while all jurisdictions report strong preparations and a competitive drive for supremacy.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Ontario
Royal Arcanum
Knights of Honor Death Claims Total Outstanding Sum
Since its institution on June 30 1873 the order has paid in death claims the sum of 90 909 601 09 dollars through August 14 1007, reflecting progress in many jurisdictions during the summer.
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Knights of Honor
Royal Neighbors Gains on Membership in Seven Months
The society reports strong growth across jurisdictions with a net gain of 13 564 beneficial members in the seven months ending July 31.
Care of Shoes and Slippers For Longevity
Household advice explains how to extend life of shoes and slippers. Use hartshorn on flannel to clean kid slippers, and black ink with egg white to restore color. For patent leather, fill cracks with blacking and polish with French polish or furniture polish, or a mix of sweet oil and turpentine.
How to remove a cinder from the eye safely
When a cinder enters the eye close the lid and rub gently with a soft cloth toward the nose. Blowing the nose helps eject the particle. For stubborn irritants, use boracic acid by placing a drop at the temple corner and winking. Roll the eyeball to spread the solution, then close the eyes a few minutes.
Frugal Sauce Recipe Makes Spiced Tomato Sauce
A historical kitchen note lists ingredients for a tomato sauce with eighteen tomatoes one onion three green peppers salt brown sugar vinegar and optional spices. It describes scalding peeling chopping and cooking until thick then sealing hot with optional cinnamon allspice and cloves for flavor.
Folding bed attachment as child’s cot substitute
A folding bed attachment described as an excellent substitute for children's cots. Invented by a man from North Dakota, the device is illustrated alongside the child’s cot concept.
Folding cot attachment described for space saving
A folding cot attachment fits at the bed to save space. It uses a lazy tongs frame at the top and bottom supported by the bed and posts. Projections on the lazy tongs prevent collapse when occupied, keeping the cot compact when not in use.
Codfish Bake With Cheese and Eggs
Soak salted cod overnight then flake and season. Boil milk, whisk with butter and flour, fold in fish, and bake in a dish. Top with grated cheese and bake until brown. For richer flavor add two beaten eggs before baking.
How to Clean Tin and Iron Efficiently
To clean greasy tin and iron, pour a few drops of ammonia into warm water in the pan after half filling it. Keep a bottle of ammonia near the sink for such uses. Do not let the pan stand dry, for it doubles the labor. add water and ammonia and the work is halved.
Soap Washing Method and Skin Softening Lotion
Wash with soap in a bag and drop into the boiler as it fills. Pieces may be added later. Skin Softening Lotion uses rosewater glycerin carbolic acid for facial and arm application after washing.
To Keep Trons Smooth
Instruction advises on maintaining trons by using a damp soap rubbed cloth to rub the trong for a smooth finish. The guidance emphasizes using cold water and a little soap for best results.
Fairfield Musicians Club Announces Fortnightly Programs
The newly organized Musical club of Fairfield invites non residents to join with fees of 1.00 for active and 2.00 for associate members. The next program is October 29 at Library hall featuring Chris Anderson, baritone from Chicago. Two musical festivals are planned with delegates from other clubs invited. Further information from Miss Ruth Pinel or Prof. Harry Gage in Fairfield Iowa.
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Fairfield
Library Hall
Chris Anderson
Chicago
Ruth Pinel
Harry Gage
Iowa
Bradt to Lecture at Presbyterian Church Wednesday Evening
Charles E. Bradt central district secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions will lecture at the Presbyterian church replacing the 7:30 prayer meeting. No collection or admission fee. The preacher is described as a strong Presbyterian leader and is urged to draw a large crowd.
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Chas. E. Bradt
Board of Foreign Missions
The
Presbyterian Church of America
Presbyterian Church
Tickets for six-number lecture course ready for sale
Boost ticket sales urged as organizers push for more buyers and more students to sell after school. Call the Democrat office for particulars.
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Democrat
The Show Girl at the opera house this Monday
The Show Girl musical comedy, praised for four seasons, heads to the opera house on Monday November 4. The production needs fifty performers with twenty chorus girls and a standout cast including Lillie Sutherland Grace Wilson Edith Langdon Jack Curtis Harry Langdon Sam Kline John Kiefer and the American Beauty Chorus.
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Opera House
Lillie Sutherland
Weber & Field Productions
Pretty Grace Wilson
Edith Langdon
Funny Jack Curtis
Harry Langdon
Sam Kline
John Kiefer
American Beauty Chorus
Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy mailed free on request
Trial treatments are being mailed at no cost by Dr. Shoop of Racine Wisconsin to demonstrate the value of this scientific catarrh remedy. The product is sold by J. H. Stewart and promoted as trusted by druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoop
Racine
Wis
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Promoted
An advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female complaints. It cites various ailments such as irregularities and nervousness and claims testimonials from Mrs. Ford and Miss Miller prove its effectiveness. The notice invites women to write to Lydia E Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice and treatment guidance.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Lydia EK. Pinkham
W.S. Ford
Lansdown St
Baltimore
Pinkham
L. E. Pinkham
Grace FE. Miller
Michigan St
Buffalog
Pinkham’s V. LC
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Nicola Sharmon
Royal Tailors of
West
R. A. Riley
Lichelbergers
Casey's
Hotel Colense
Shellcopter
R. Stuart & Son
Foley
Masonic
Herman R. Kretschmar
Cinder
Baptist Shurch
M *Inkham
Grace E. Miller
W. 5. Ford
Paul’s Lumber’ CO
Detroit
Geo
W. Stewart
Chamberlain
West Chester
Studebaker
Stude Baker
Jane
Huar
Studebaker Farmers
Studebaker Bros. Manufacturing Co
South Bend
Indiana
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