Elks Magazine Online

Archive Issue: November 2015

Features

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From Tun Tavern to Tripoli: The Origins and Early Days of the US Marine Corps, by Bob Gingrich

In 1775, Philadelphia tavern keeper Samuel Nicholas became the first officer in the Continental marines and began recruiting at Tun Tavern

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Yellowstone: The making of America's First National Park, by Buzz Brandt

Once considered imaginary by many Americans Yellowstone became the nation's first nation park in 1872.

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Hear That Lonesome Whistle Blow, by William J. Lynott

The Iron Horse in celebrated in poetry, prose, and song and is indelibly etched into the psyches of many Americans.

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Elks National Veterans Service Commission

Elks remember veterans by hosting lunches for disabled veterans and donating funds to help provide wounded veterans with service dogs.

Departments

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Message from the GER

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Travels of the GER

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It's Your Business, by Timothy Middleton

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Healthline, by Elizabeth A. Reid, MD

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News of the Lodges

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Supporting Our Troops

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Elks Drug Awareness Program

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Elks National Foundation

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State Association News