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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-11-15

p. N. f. Thomas l.. jackson
was lauded on every hand for the
success Of his splendid effort. To
him is rightfully accorded great
praise for his fraternal endeavors
in Milwaukee and the district. A
couple of years ago he presented
Eden District with Golden Link
Lodge, 1920, which is the brother
lodge to Help Mate No. 5S33.
Read his address in our next is
sue.
p. N. F. Jackson is not only a
faithful Odd Fellow, Lodge man,
founder and conscientious church
worker, noted throughout his ca
reer for results, but is a paid sub
scriber and regular reader of the
Wisconsin Weekly Blade, the
official organ of the Odd Fellows
and Households Of Ruth of Hi
nois and Wisconsin Jurisdiction
to which every loyal member is
subscribing.
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which we organized and to help
strengthen the bond of friend
ship to come and join us or see
our chairman on membership,
Mrs. Lou Ella Young. Each
Thursday evening we are found
in the club room for a social
evening, with the exception of
the third Thursday, which is
the time set apart for the tran
sactiOn of all business. We are
also pleased to state that the
Brother Odd Fellows under the
leadership Of Major Beasley,
have spared no pains in showing
every lady all courtesy AMI
have done much to make each
evening spent in the club room
one of enjoyment. The officers
elect are:
Miss Emma McGOwan, Pres.
Mrs. Elizabeth jackson, First
Vice President.
Mrs. y. Winfield, Second
Vice President.
Mrs. Ella q. Berry, Sec'y.
Mrs. Mary Harsh, Cor. Sec'y.
Mrs. Florence Titus Treas.
Margaret Harris, Sargent at
Arms.
Cornell Charity Club was en-
tertained in the home of Mrs.
katherine Jones, 3712 Dearborn
St, Friday, Nov. I'd, with Mrs.
Ella G. Berry as hostess. A
very interesting meeting was
held, with Mrs. Mary Higgins,
vice president, presiding. Sep
tember closed a very successful
two year reign as president of
the club for Mrs. Berry and
some Of the members who fully
appreciated the service rem
dered by the out going presi-
dent thought to show in a tan
gible way their appreciation by
presenting to Mrs. Berry very
beautiful lavalier, the presen-
tation speech being made by
Mrs. Minnie E. Roach in a few
well chosen words. Mrs. Rosa
Continued on Page 3D.
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shaw, who fell from a car and
broke her arm.
Mrs. Lucy McGooden, after a
two months illness, is able to
sit up.
Miss Carrie Moorland, for
merly of this city, but now re-
siding in Metropolis, visited
the last week.
Misses Luella Petty, Carrie
MOorland, Minnie Jordan,
Mary WetherspOon and Zella
Thorp were shopping in Padu-
cab, Ky. last week.
Rev. j. b. McCrary, pastor Of
Unity Baptist Church, filled
his appointment here Sunday at
IL A. NJ, returning home in the
afternoon.
Mrs. Adeline Givens of Tn
ionville near here, while trying
to put out a fire that was near
her house, the fire caught her
clothes and burned her to
death. The deceased was the
grandmother of Mrs. Nina
Bryant and Addie Smith of this
city. We extend to them our
sincere sympathies.
Mrs. Mahala Reaves after Wis
iting relatives in Paducah for
three weeks, returned home on
the 10 inst.
Miss Ora Smith, after two
weeks illness is able to be out
again.
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(By Staff Correspondent

(By Staff Correspondent.)
Milwaukee, Wis, Nov. Is. On
last Friday night the Oddfellows
and Ruths Of the Cream City
were in high spirits. The occa-
sion W as the setting up of Help
mate Household 1898. Phyliss
Wheatley, 1863 Madison, made it
possible for the worthy men and
women to become Ruths.
ID. g. r. N. G. Lou Ella Young
of Chicago was in charge of the
initiation and was ably assisted
by Marion Buekner, c. NJ. Josey
w. r., 1863 Madison, Sarah. Tate,
r. n. G. Mamie Sommers, NJ. n.
g. Mable Moore. N. G. McPhedas,
w. S. Mary Cephas and r. S.
Annie Owens of Esther House
hold, Milwaukee, Wis. P. NJ. n.
G. Florence Titus II. II. No. 1877,
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ated. The dedicatory service was
conducted by the idol of the dis
trlct, p. ID. G. NJ. N. G. Nora f.
Taylor, Household 1873, Chicago,
Ill. The occasion will long be re-
membered by those present.
7. n. f. Carl Prevatt, Golden
Link No. $500, was honored with
the office of trustee of the New
Household. He is an active oflic-
ial IN Calvary Baptist church,
and has made himself popular
through his efficient executive
ability. 1t is said that he is in
deed an asset to the corp of Off
GERS of Help Mate No. 1898.
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Brookport, III.


Rev. j. II. Sidis, =. f. of the
Cairo nist. of the A. NJ. f. Con
ference, held his first Quarterly
Conference here on the 9th. He
spoke very enc1uragingly to the
members If Bethel A. NJ. T..
church f r Their loyalty and the
work they had accomplished
All reo rtS showed that the
church was rr1Spering.
Mrs. Matte Rodgers went tn
Paducah, Ky, last week to see
her sister. Mrs. Louisa Brad.
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A woman of executive ability,
positive and unassuming. Read
her proclamation and send in
your donation to help the In
mates of E. st. Louis.
In presenting the following
letters and quotations we do so in
the interest of the District and
sincerely trust that all House
holds in the Illinois and Wiscon-
sin Jurisdiction will take notice
of the same.
The office Of Indiana District
Grand Household No. 9 G. u. @.
of 0. F. Mrs. NJ. L. Washington
D. G. NJ. n. g., 716 f. Eleventh
st.
y
New Albany, Ind, Sept. 20 IT.
Mrs. Eva T. Dean
d. G. Recorder Of Illinois,
Champaign, Ill.
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Mrs. Gertrude Ford, 724 Win
nebago St, had tnmor removed
from her left eye by DR.. w. S.
Darling.
For the first time during the
forty year history of st. Mark A.
M. f. church 497 Fourth ST., the
choir was entertained last week.
The hostess was Mrs. Il. Latham
of Reservoir st. Elaborate re-
freshments were served.
Mrs. Carter is enjoying an i'm
mense popularity in the catering
field. She is domiciled at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lawson
Ford 724, Winnebago st.
Miss Eleanore Revells will
give an entertainment to assist in
a fund 10 be used for purchase
ing dishes for St. Mark A. NJ. E.
church, The performance will be
stageSsat the church Nov. %.
Miss Elinor Revels and her
able assistants are sparing neith-
er time nor labor to make the
concert ON the 2Sth inst. a grand
success.
The Grand Promenade given
by Golden Links Lodge 9520 &.
L. o. o. +. on the 18th inst, was
a great success.
The committee to provide
cheer for the Milwaukee BOYS at
Camp met at Attorney De Reefs
office ON Tuesday evening and
took definite steps to carry out
It's purpose.
st. Marks A. M. f. church is
in the midst of a Revival Rev. r.
l.. Scott of Chicago is assisting.
The more than 200 flags dis
tributed at the recent departure
of the select-men were donated
by Mr.. Edw. Monroe of the Turf
Hotel.
A letter received from Mr.. II.
r. Cant at Camp Custer indi-
Gates that he is pleased and sur
prlsed at the pleasant surround
ings.
MmeA Gladys Scllers-Smack
gives enefit concert Nov. Is
for Mrs. George w Williams
who has been an invalid for
more than a year.
Chas Graves, 922 Winnebago
St, son of Mrs. Sofie Graves
Lochenschmidt, returned from
Camp Custer Training Camp and
was quietly married to Miss Es-
tella johnson Sunday afternoon
at his home. In the evening
reception was rendered about
fifty select friends.
Miss Myrtle Graves has not
been feeling well the past few
days, but is able to be out.
Milwaukee, Wis.
Ruben Jones is on the sick list.
II. II. Owens. 624 Poplar st.,
well known resident and church
worker of the city is among our
many recent subscribers.
Mrs. j. Sorrell, 416 Chestnut
street, the well known property
owner and club worker of Iowa
Is planning to visit her home for
an indefinite period. Mrs. Sorrell
was formerly Affiliated with the
Iowa State Federation Of Wom-
en- S clubs. She is an efficient
business woman and thrifty en-
ough to realize that she was saw
ing $l.10 when che paid her
yearly subscription to the Blade
in advance last week.
Miss Hazel Bradley, 348
Fourth St, who has so credibly
held the position Of head usher
at the Palace Theatre some time,
IS planning a trip to the Windy.
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A full list of the officers and
the public reception viii appear
in our next issue. Don't fail to
order your copy early, if you
don't pay your yearly subscrip-
ton which is the cheapest and
surest way to get the paper.
The Wisconsin Weekly Blade
IS always on sale at Scott Bros.
News Stand, 29l Fourth st. or
may be had by sending the year
ly subscription direct to the
Blade office, 319 ~ Henry St.,
Wis,
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CHICAGO, ILL.
Social Church and Lodge News.
(Blade News Service

Inc DldQe WISHES 10 an
nounce that a great campaign is
now on to get subscribers. In
order to make it just what you
want, we must have your sup
port.
You have asked us to do GER
tain things with which you
should help. We are as anxious
as you and with your assistance
we will fill every requirement.
Read our articles on uplift, and
prOgresSiveneSs, consider their
import, and then send in your
subscription, to boost worthy
GauSe.
Don't wait for us to call, but
remember that the Blade Office
at 1928 Dearborn st. is always
open to receive subscriptions
and assist you in any way We
can.
No better business can any of
us pursue, than to disseminate
good literature among our peO-
pie; and no time is more appro-
pirate than now. We can give
employment to several people
who are willing to work for
$500 per day,
Employment in which you
will come in contact with the
progressive, ambitious and in
telligent men and women of the
race, employment that any
should be proud of, don't waste
your time on losing PROPOSE
tions, but apply at once to the
Blade Office, 1923 Dearborn st.
and make a good fat purse for
Christmas, as well as a name as
a benefactOr.
Mr.. Jimmie Addams and Miss
Hattie Sargent were guests of
honor at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Norman Persons, 1905
Rhodes Ave-, where a lovely
dinner was served Sunday even
ing. Mr.. Adams highly enter
tanned all present with some
rare piano selections, and Miss
Sargent sang most beautifully.
1t is rumOred that Mr.. Adams
has induced Miss Sargent to
change her name soon. If he
has, he is lucky boy, and her
friends don't think she will get
cheated. They have our best
wishes.
Mr.. j. II. Smith, 1920 Craw-
ford Ave, Chicago, has been on
the sick list for some time and
he may take a vacation of a few
weeks when he gets his relief.
He has been in the employment
of the c. & y. w. II. Il. nearly
thirty years as Chef. And is
very popular among his CO.
workers.
One of the new attractions
among the many at Odd Eel
lows Hall is the newly organiz-
ed Ladies Club, an auxiliary
to the Odd Fellows Social Club.
The club sprung into existence
a few weeks ago under the lead
ership of a few of the active and
energetic members of the House |
Holds. Since it's organization
it has made rapid strides and |
promises fair to be one Of the |
most progressive clubs of it's
kind. The membership is com
posed of inmates of the various
Households and has increased |
far beyond expectation. The OBJ
ject of the club is to bring |
about a more social relationship |
among the members of the vari- |
Gus branches of the order. and |
the club extends a most cordia |
invitation to female inmates Of |
the Household who are willing
to live up to the principal fjr
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Mrs. Shockley, Wilene Hudson
II. II. No. 1918, Clara Shanklin,
II. II. 1918 and Celia Printice, II.
II. No. Al Chicago, Ill.
In all there were four House
holds from Chicago, one from
Milwaukee and one from Madi-
son, Wisconsin, represented by
fifteen Inmates.
Twenty-Five of the thirty-eight
candidates enrolled, were init
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Milwaukee, Wis, Nov. IS. -
Mrs. Washington Holmes, 291
Fifth St, who was run down by
a street car is SLOWLY recovering
IA DR.. Fowle's hospital Case and
Ogden streets. Her daughter
Mrs. Lillian Slade Of Chicago is
here visiting her.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. King has
moved from 287 Sixth st. to
1925 Wihnebago st.
Mrs. Jennie Sandford 430
Seventh ST., entertained the
Woman's s Improvement Club
Friday afternoon. Luncheon
was served.
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P. N. F. 9109 District Super
visor of Madison, Milwaukee,
Fond du Lac and Oshkosh, who
is daily receiving congratulations
and praise for the work he is do
ing for his race and order. He is
constantly in demand to deliver
addresses. On last Monday night
he was in Rockford, H., tomor-
row night he will speak at Camp
Grant and Sunday in Beloit,
Wis.
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WIS., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER is, 1917

My dear sister:
| am sending you a letter for
observation. / find that Mrs.
Caldwell has invaded a number
of Households under the guise of
ID. G. NJ. n. G. of Illinois. Kind
ly let me know who is ID. G. NJ.
n. &. now. | don't like to take
advantage of anyone, but | don t
want them to have chance to
take one of me. SeeY
| will appreciate any informa-
ton you will give respecting
Mrs. Caldwell.
Yours in p. II. p.
(Signed) nj. l.. Washington.
Dear Sister Washington:
have been entertaining in my
home since September 7th to
18th, Mrs. E. u. Caldwell ID. G.
NJ. n. G. of Illinois. She met our
lodge the 7th and gave a beauti-
ful talk. She was here in the in
tereSt or The Ladies Knights
of the World. = She was not sue
cessful in organizing here.
never met her before. Mrs
Washington may I ask a ques-
tionY She, Mrs. Caldwell tells
me their minutes are no more
than $1.2O per dozen. Why are
ours more?
Lovingly yours in P. II. P.
(Signed) Minnie p. Marshall
The above are two of many
similar letters received from
throughout the country at the
Wisconsin Blade Office from
District Grand Most Noble Gov
ernor's. We have authOritive
information that the Ex-D. G. NJ.
n. G. of the District has usurped
honor and privileges from the
present ID. G. M. N. G. of Illinois
and Wisconsin Jurisdiction in
Wisconsin also.
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MIL LWAUKEE'S NEW HOUSE
HOLD HELPMATE NO. 1898.
P. N. F. Thos. Jackson Praised
For -Effort.
D. G. r. N. G.. Lou Ella Young,
Chicago, in charge of
initiation.
P. D. G. M. N. G. Nora F. Taylor
conducting Dedication.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
War Certificate
Campaign Planned
SIS Denominations, Bearing
4P. c., To Be in Reach
of All, Says McAdoo

WASHINGTON. Sept %. - Every
town and city in the country will have
or sale soon 4 share Of the s2,o00,o0o,-
600 worth of wax savings certificates
lust authorized by Congress. Secre-
tary McAdoo announced tonight that
the certificates, in denominations as
low as s., bearing 4 per cent interest
and maturing in five years, viii be
issued in blocks from time to time. be
Ginning as quickly as plans can be COM
pleted.
The Treasury, sub-treasuries, inter
nal revenue, customs and postoftices and
other agencies will be designated to
make sales.
A campaign TO bring the value of this
form Of investment to the attention OF
the people will be conducted by a
special committee appointed by Secre-
tary McAdoo. composed OF Frank A.
Vanderlip, New York, chairman; Fred
eric a. Delano, Chicago. member Of the
Federal Reserve Board; Henry Ford
Detroit; Eugene Meyer, jr., Mrs. George
Bass, Chicago. and Charles l.. Paine,
Boston.
az IS proposed" said Mr.. McAdoo to-
night. ito develop the plans in such n
way that savings may be made through
the purchase of stamps of small de-
nominations. which can lie carried in
books issued for the purpose and &C
cumulated until a sufficient amount has
been saved TO purchase ii war savings
certificate. The government will re-
deem these war savings certificates at
anv time before maturity upon request
Of the holder, allowing interest at a
less rate than 4 per cent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Italy Leads in Propaganda
To Increase Aid From y. S.
Embassy Here Is Active in Showing Importance OF He
Campaign and Its Dependence America-Ales Com
peting for Supplies Limited by Shortage in Shipping

! offensive, but that the Italian offensive
may fail 10 win the war for the Allies
if more supplies, particularly more Goa
and more steel, are not dispatched from
this country without delay. Interest,
ing stories lending point TO the vita
necessity Of coal have been given out
for instance. two accounts of the cleo
IRRIGATION Of railroads in the mountain.
GUS districts. illustrating that Italy had
plenty of labor for such construction
but that she is actually being ham
pered In transportation because OF the
lack OF coal.
Playing up the same point OF the
great Importance. attached 10 ltaiS
part in the war has been sort or nan
promise that Italy would contribute
heavily to other ofensives than her
own In the Trentino section If proper
aid were given and if proper assurances
were given. -
The assurances desired are that no
matter what the peace terms as anect'
ing other situations, Italy must be al
lowed TO keep the Italian SPEAKING;
provinces of Austria now being lnvadea
bv Italian troops, and, above all,
Trie.e. Italy also desires complete
mastery of the Adriatic through con
troll of the eastern shore. Her war
oins here conflict with those Of Serbia,
and TO some extent with those OF
Greece. and therefore propaganda is
desirable.
Need of Supplies Always Urged
In this connection stories have been
pried out of the embassy with very
little difficulty TO the effect that .OOO,-
600 or even 2.000.0 900, Italian soldiers,
not needed on the Austrian-ltalian
front. could be spared for some other
offensive. Always, however, the neces-
sity of their being supplied has been
emphasized.
A curious advertisement of the ltal-
ian propaganda is the activity OF the
four Italian warplanes. To the amaze
mcnt of War Department officials, who
have put the camera almost in the class
with the bomb. pictures of these planes
were permitted TO be taken. despite the
fact that the Italians have boosted that
the planes were far superior to any
thing used by the Germans.
The embassy announced last week
tha. the planes, over here for the pre-
sumed benefit Of the Aviation Service,
were 10 make first fight TO Washing
ton and then a fight to New York next
week. and that on the New York flight
the planes were to carry newspaper
men. At this point the Aviation Ser
vice clamped the lid down. Inquiries
AZ the Italian Embassy elected the in
formation that the government" had
asked that no non-military persons
should be carried.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Food Control for Spain
Elections in November
Premier Says Cabinet Is in
Accord and Has Conf
dence OF King

SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain, Sept. %
Premicr Dato, after a conference with
King Alfonso regarding tie provision
ing Of the country, announced that
decree was in preparation instituting
food commission, which would enter
upon it's duties October l. The Premier
added that the alarm manifested IN
Catalonia over the supposed inacton OF
the government was unjust.fied.
Rumors of GiscOrd iu the Cabinet
were denied by Premier Dato. He de-
clared nothing extraordinary had hap
pcned, that the Cabinet was in perfect
accord and that il has the confidence OF
tho King. when the Cabinet no longer
he's the confidence Of the people, the
Premier said the government would re-
sign and provide for "ew legislative
and municipal elections.
PARIS, Sept. 23.-Premier Dato OF
Spain. according "a the correspondent
Of the Temps" at San Sebastian, an
rounces that general elections Will be
held after the municipal elections set
for November, unless unforeseen cir
cumstances require an earlier date. In
that case the general elections VIII pre-
cede the municipal elections.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
1,612 Register at Wellesley
Students and Alumne to Give
Ambulance to Italy

WELLESLEY. Mass, Sept. 2S.-Presi-
dent Ellen F. Pendleton Of Wellesley
College announced to-day that 1912
young women have registered for the
new term beginning tomorrow, with
indications that later arrivals probably
will bring the total up TO last years
mark. The figures as given show only
slight decrease over normal attend
ance.
Plans also were announced for the
purchase by students and alumna Of an
ambulance 10 be cent the Italian army
as memorial TO Miss Sophie Jewett,
for many years member of the Wei
lesley faculty and lover Of Italian
arts and letters. Last June students
and graduates shipped TO France an
ambulance in memory Of Mrs. John j.
Pershing, wife Of Major General PERISH
ing, who as Miss Warren was a student
al Wellesley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Wilson's Speech Garbled
Ribot Admits French Transla.
ton Was Imperfect

PARIS, Sept. 2S.-Foreign Minister
Ribot to-day replied to the complaint
made by NJ. Renaudel. the Socialist
leader, regarding the unsatisfactory
nature OF the translations Of foreign
official documents. notably in the case
of President Wilson's reply to Pope
Benedct's peace proposals.
NJ. Ribot wrote that he, too, had no
ticed the fact and had drawn attention
of the American State Department on
September 10 to the Importance of ar
ranging beforehand conditions for the
publication of such important docu
ments so as to prevent hasty and im-
perfect translations in the French
newspapers.
The Foreign Minister added that he
had not received reply from Wash
ington, but that he had no doubt the
question would be arranged satisfac-
torily.