1897 Constitution Booklet IL by-laws Mutual Protective

FRONT COVER READS:

Constitution, Articles of Incorporation and Charter of the Mutual Protective League with by-laws for local councils.

Adapted April 15, 1897. Amended November 5, 1897.

Herald print.

Litchfield Illinois

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Booklet is more of a tan/golden color than the photo. Not as bright but more dull leather Hyde look.

48 pages and then an A-Z directory with no page numbers. Last page before the directory is missing.

The very LAST page of the book is blank and has a note written in pencil:

Mason City ILL, March 21, 1906.

Mr. Henry Walters,

Dear Sir its stands in my hand that your as not a man at my command if you can understand drafts that fan out of your hand on your feet you must stand.

Good Bye.

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No clue what that means or if I even read it correctly. This is another cool item that came from my Great Grandfather's estate "Harry Smith" from Mason City Illinois. Later from Gardner IL.

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Measuring about 3.5 by 6 inches square. STURDY condition. Few Age spot markings here and there. Average age wear. Small hole on back cover.

SECURE BINDING.

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