Secret societies and their charitable reach across America
Details the Elks Lodge, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Loyal Order of Moose, Knights of Pythias, Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Masonic Order. Describes founding dates, member counts, charitable giving, lodges, homes, and wartime contributions, highlighting large sums donated and institutional roles.
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The
Elks Lodge
United States
Bedford
Boston
Mass
Salvation Army
Pueblo
Colorado
Europe
Order of Eagles
Loyal Order of Moose
Louisville
Mooseheart
Ill
Order of Knights of Pythias
Justus H. Rathbone
Washington, D. C
Arizona
Order of
Odd Fellows
Baltimore
England
Masonic Order
Austria
Russia
Benevolent Work Amount Implied To Be Very Large
The report notes no published figure for benevolent work yet asserts the sum must be substantial, reflecting broad charitable activity. The statement emphasizes the scale without providing concrete totals or breakdowns.
Anti Ku Klux Judge Declares For Governor
Judge E W Napier of Wichita Falls announced his Democratic bid for Texas governor in Dallas. He denounced the Ku Klux Klan as a challenge to American principles and vowed to drive such organizations from Texas if elected. His platform will be revealed soon. Napier recently drew comment for jailing three Wichita Falls men suspected of Klan ties who refused to testify before his grand jury.
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Dallas
E. W. Napier
Wichita Falls
Texas
Napier
Ku Klux Klan
Political Announcements for Fourth District Congress
Democratic primary actions set for July 22 1922 in the Fourth District with announces for Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Texas Pride Outshines California in Exaggerated Roar
A February Scottish Rite News piece, voiced by a Texan, extols Texas greatness against California with grand, humorous boasts. It claims Texas spans most of North America, contains vast natural resources, and dwarfs California in size and influence, ending with the quip California should weep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Union
North America
California
Mexico
Pacific
Scottish Rite News
Mr Farmer invites visitors to Whitewright store
A store in Whitewright invites travelers to stop by as their headquarters in town. It promises savings on groceries and country produce and asks visitors to bring their lists to save money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
Is Your Health Slipping Cardui May Help
A Navasota woman describes how her health declined with nervous fatigue and weakness until Cardui restored vitality. She reports improved appetite, better sleep, and renewed strength after using Cardui Home Treatment, recommending it to other women and noting its wide use by thousands. All druggists sell it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littell
Navasota
Texas
W. M. Peden
Cardui
Cardus
Language Puzzles Highlight Culture Gap at U Michigan
Miss Helen Wong of the University of Michigan notes Americans confuse meanings of words. A Chinese student in San Francisco learns greetings and grip for handshake, baggage, and illness through humorous misinterpretations. Printed calling cards are offered at $1.50 for 100.
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America
Helen Wong
University of Michigan
American Association of University Women
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TRADL
Litten
James F. Ballard
St. Louis
Mark
Sam Rayburn
Fannin County
Grayson County
Floyd Everheart
H. M
Harve) Wisdom, D. R
Dolph) Vaughan
G. T. Mecedonough
DR. O. M. Durham
Jas. C. Wilson
Sherman
Wilbur Carter
Kelly
R. C. Hoyle
R. B. Nall
Commercial Bank
Wolfe
Freeman & Wolfe Lawyers
E. W. Grove
Grove
San Antonio
Austin
Niagara
Gulf of Mexico
Bay of San Francisco
Golden Gate
MR. Farmer
W. T. Nicholson
San Francisco
Whitewright High School
Marks Bros
Sherman’s Greatest Department Store
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