Elks Magazine Online

Archive Issue: May 2020

Features

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Albert J. Myer and the Birth of the US Army Signal Corps, by Buzz Brandt

The US Army Signal Corps was established during the American Civil War, and today, it continues to provide vital communications support to US soldiers.

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The Golden Age of the Bicycle, by Elise Warner

During the late nineteenth century, bicycles became hugely popular in the United States and enabled Americans to enjoy more freedom of movement.

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From Pioneers to Plutonium: The Varied History of Knoxville and East Tennessee, by Michael Stein

East Tennessee is home to historic sites, stunning mountain vistas, and the City of Knoxville.

Departments

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Message from the GER

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Travels of the GER

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Candidates for Grand Lodge Office

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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 National Veterans Service Commission

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Elks Drug Awareness Program

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Elks National Foundation

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State Major Projects