Odd Fellowship to Build Old Folks Home in Mason City Iowa
The Grand Lodge of Iowa voted 380 600 to construct a home for the aged at Mason City on the current orphanage grounds. The facility will house over a hundred inmates and mark a premier institutional effort in the state. Grand Master Herbert Ring of Cedar Rapids presided at the session.
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Grand Lodge of Yowa
Des Moines
Mason City
Iowa
Herbert
Ring
Ceidar Rapids
Odd Fellows Origins and Key Iowa Leaders Highlighted
The article traces early Odd Fellows history from 1746 in England to 1818 in the United States, noting Washington Lodge No. 1 in Baltimore and Halcyon Encampment in Dubuque. It highlights Iowa figures such as General E. Lambert and General M. Raney, detailing ranks within the order and related public roles.
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Odd Fellowship
Order of Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
London
England
Manchester
Independent
Odd Fellows
Odd
Maryland
Odd Fellowship In Laws
Washington
Buriington
Iowa
Halcyon
Dubuque
General Raney and Odd Fellowship Leaders Highlight Iowa Event
The piece profiles General Raney a long time Mason and military veteran from Marengo Iowa detailing his lodge affiliations and public service. It also discusses leadership roles within the Military Council of Fraternities and notes other senior Odd Fellows figures including Grand Master Ring and Brigadier General Paschal and their efforts to strengthen the militia branch and the department command.
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Union
Rebekah Assembly
Helen Prescott
Mazon City
Iowa Department
Miltant
E Lambert
Newton
Order
Iowa Ia
Raney
Marengo
Fontanelle
U. S. Revenue Service
Washington
DD. G
Des Moines
Independent Order of Odd Fallows
Extra
Iowa
Rebekah
Grand Lodge
Lorena
Military Council of Fraternities
Ihe
Ring
Center Point
Maine
Blue Bell
Rebekah Lodge
Grove City
Marion
Linn
Cedar Rapids
Marion Canton
Grand Lodge Board of Instruction
Rebekano Assembly
I. O. O. F. Orphans
E. E. Lambert
P.M
Paschal
P. M
Odd Fellowship
General Paschal
Belle Plaine
Grand Order
Sewer Election Planned For Virdeno Creek Flood Funding
The city council approved a May 23 special election in Sewer District No. 1 to authorize a 2.8 mill annual tax for 20 years, funding a new storm sewer eight to twelve feet in diameter about 5,000 feet long to drain Virdeno creek and protect property, avoiding costly bridge works.
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Lange
Virdeno Creek
Virden Creek
Park Road
Fourth Street
P. J. Rechtfertigt
Foley Kidney Pills Restore Sleep and Health Say Eau Claire Users
J K Joder and Son report back pains and kidney soreness eased after taking Foley Kidney Pills. They describe poor appetite and run down condition prior, but now sleep is sound and overall health greatly improves. The testimonial attributes cure to the pills.
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J. L. Southers
Eau Claire
Ord
J. K. Joder
J Son
Auto overturn injures two travelers near Charles City
Charles City Iowa April 25. John Smith of Stacyville sustained internal injuries and Louis Wolf was bruised when the auto carrying page from Stacyville to Waterloo flipped about six miles from here. Smith was pinned under the car with four ribs cracked.
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Charles City
John Smith
Stacyville
Louis Wolf
Waterloo
Mr. Smith
Maccabees of Iowa to Convene in Waterloo
The Maccabees of Iowa will hold their state convention in Waterloo on April 27 and 28. Initiatory activities and a reception are set for delegates, with degree work by the Waterloo and Cedar Falls teams. Supreme Commander D. P. Merkey will speak, and Friday features an open gathering for members and friends with music and social events.
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Maccabees
Iowa
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
D. P. Markey
Detroit
Mich
Knights
Early West State Resident John Engle Dies in Pasadena
Waterloo friends report the death of John Engle a longtime Black Hawk county resident who died April 10 at his Pasadena California home after kidney trouble. Born October 26 1885 in Belmont County Ohio he lived in Iowa with his family from 1861 and later moved to Waterloo in 1883. He married Louisa Heald July 26 1854 and had children Levi William Etta Be Hewitt Allen W and Ivan Denton Engle. He joined the Methodist church and remained active in the Black Hawk County Settlers association until his death.
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Waterloo
John Engle
Black Hawk County
Pasadena
Cal
Mr. Engle
Belmont County
Washington County
Louisa Heald
East
Levi
William
Iowa
Raymond
Etta BE. Hewitt
Raven, Neb
Allen W
Ivan Denton’ Engle
Palisades
Colo
Engle
Methodist Church
Hawk County
Harry Settlers’ Association
Vaudeville at Syndicate Repeats Tonight and Wednesday
The Syndicate vaudeville theatre presents Lee Tung Foo Irwin and O'Neal and Chas Hay with three reels of pictures. Lee Tung Foo, the sole Chinese entertainer on stage, displays a fine baritone and entertaining songs. Irwin and O’Neal deliver talking and singing, a big act with strong recalls. Hay offers light songs in a pleasing style. Night prices are 10 cents. matinees 5 cents for adults and two children for 5.
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Western Vaudeville Managers’ Association
Chicago
Lee Tung Foo
Irwin
O'Neal
Chas Hay
Chas. Hay
Waterlooans Win California Damages Case
F. E. Woodruff and C. H. Mc Williams were awarded 4371.52 in California courts against J. B. Baker, former foreman of a 650 acre ranch near Artesia owned by the plaintiffs. The suit sought an accounting and damages of 1425.01. Baker countered with 7840.40 for teams used on the property after a three week trial.
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F. E. Woodruff
L. H. Woodruff
C. H. McWilliams
Smith, Lichtus & Hillman Co
California
J.B. Baker
Artesia
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Macon City
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Balticote
Blue Lodge
Iowa City
Davenport
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Lone of
Third Regiment
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Shaw
Ran
Washington, D.C
Ostroll
Iowa National Guard
Texas
Washington, D. C
North America
United States
Canada
M. A. Raney
Wirden Creek
Cheney & Co
Toleds
Cheney
Watnixa, AX & Marvin
Toledo
Merkey
Foley
J. K
Joder & Son
R. J. Griffin
L. W. Marker
Iowa Street
Dr. Miles
LaGrippe
G. H. Wess
Austinburg
Afl Druggiste
Miles Medical .Q
Elkhert
Ind
Presto
K C Cook
Jaques Mfg. Co
Syndicate
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Pie
Hileman & Gindt Prcce
Nan
Deslere
Carl
T. Hanson
South Street
F. H. Latier
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Mezager
LaFayette Building
Cornar 4Th Street
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