[FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS]. A group of 5 items related to fraternal groups and social history, comprising:Three Masonic certificates for Samuel H. Paulding, 12 x 16.25 in. The first is "To all Free and Accepted Masons;" second is "To all Sir Knights of the Illustrious Orders of the Red Cross," including Knights Templar and Knights of Malta; and third is "To all Royal Arch Masons Around the Globe," all three certifying Paulding as a Mason.Elaborate badge, pin bar with "Jr. O.U.A.M." Ribbon with crossed flags, a celluloid button with the order spelled out "Junior Order United American Mechanics" and their seal, which includes a Masonic compass and square. This council from Central City, W.Va. Bouillon fringe at bottom, overall 9 in. long. The ribbon can be reversed, revealing a black mourning ribbon for the same organization. Also included is an envelope that would have fit the ribbon with "The C.E. Ward Co., Manufacturers of Regalia, Costumes and Supplies, New London, Ohio."[Also with:] The Union Signal, Official Organ National Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Vol. 45 (XLV), No. 34. Evanston, Il: N.p., September 18, 1919. The cover seems to celebrate the passage of Prohibition, but they were not ready to rest on their laurels. Next goal: "World Prohibition-1925."

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