Warrensburg Normal President Answers Call With Poised Wit
A Sedalia Capital tale tells of a Warrensburg Normal president who endures student prank calls during study periods. A playful female caller tests him with a sugary voice and theatrical questions, prompting a calm, clever response that leaves the room smiling.
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Warrensburg Normal
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Faithful church member dies after long devotion
The obituary recalls a devoted churchwoman born in 1825 who married Hicland Catton in 1845 and settled in Brimfield Peoria County. She supported missionary work and youth services, died January 28 1906 in Lohrville Iowa at eighty years old, leaving six children twenty one grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Fairbury with pastor A Johnson officiating.
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Lohrwillé
Iowa
Congregational
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Preen
Wilson
Forrest Cemetery
England
Hunters warned to stay off premises at Hayward farm
Several notices warn hunters not to hunt or trespass on the Hayward farm and other properties. Wm Haupie Jons Caldwell Henry Moon T Lcarpep Feanx Curron request compliance under threat of prosecution and legal action.
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Jons Caldwell
Henry Moon
T. Lcarpep
Hayward Farm
Dangers of Pneumonia and Home Remedy Claims
A cold neglected risks pneumonia, often fatal, with weakened lungs after recovery. Claims that Foley’s Honey and Tar cures coughs quickly and prevents pneumonia are promoted by Wm. Robinson & Co.
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Wm. Robinson & Co
Hunters warned to stay off lands with dogs and guns
A terse notice warns all hunters to keep off the signer’s premises with dogs and guns. It states trespassers will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law and urges respect for private property.
Testimony on Kidney Cure Ends Four-Year Wait
G B Burhans testifies after four years. G B Borisas of Carlisle Center NY writes that four years ago he sought relief for kidney trouble and was cured by Foley's Kidney Care. He reports no return of symptoms during the four years and endorses the product.
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G. B. Borisas
Carlisle Center
Hari Eured
Foley
Robinson F
Sand Used as Writing Paper in New Hampshire School
A country school in New Hampshire uses sand as blotting and writing paper. The master’s desk holds a box of sand where children write with a pointed stick, drying ink while the sand remains clean and reusable. The observer recalls old days of sand on paper and slates.
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New England
New Hampshire
Morning Star missionary ship sold at auction in Honolulu
The Morning Star, used eighteen months among Micronesia, has arrived in Honolulu to be auctioned. Bought by pennies of Sunday School children for 40000 dollars, the steamer formerly operated as Shoe City between Boston and Lynn. It sailed from Boston with missionaries to the South Seas eighteen months ago, and is now valued for its coal costs and high South Sea trade prices.
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Honolulu
Boston
Lynn
South Sea Islands
South Seas
Honest Dan Snowed Under in Mayor Race Comic Tale
A dejected candidate recounts a failed mayoral bid ending with crowds, press and money, only to be crushed by election. The fat man consoles with a punchline recommending cod liver oil, suggesting its cure for politics woes. Baltimore American.
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Baltimore American
Willie Simmonds’s Journey to Boston
Willie Simmonds from Molt leaves his family for Boston seeking the big city life. Arriving he is overwhelmed by the size and crowds, wandering streets and hoping to spot familiar faces among the throng.
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Boston
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Oak
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