Elks Magazine Online

Archive Issue: March 2018

Features

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150 Years of Elkdom: American Pride and Service to Youth, by Tom Scudder

Between 1958 and 1978, the Order continued to demonstrate its national pride and its unswerving devotion to youth and veterans.

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Edwin Forbes: Illustrating the Civil War, by Kent Ahrens

Artist Edwin Forbes traveled with Union troops during the American Civil War and recorded their experiences.

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Schwinn: America on Two Wheels, by Eric Bryan

The name "Schwinn" is magical for millions of Americans who grew up riding bicycles through the streets of American towns.

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Vancouver, Jewel of the Canadian Pacific, by Michael Stein

In little more than a century, Vancouver transformed itself from an Arctic exploration outpost into a world-class city.

Departments

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Message from the GER

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Travels of the GER

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A Candidate for Grand Exalted Ruler

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It's Your Business, by William J. Lynott

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Healthline, by Elizabeth A. Reid, MD

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News of the Lodges

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Elks National Veterans Service Commission

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Elks Drug Awareness Program