Fraternal Order of Colonials Describes Membership and Death Benefits
The text outlines an order for white male members aged 18 to 60 who pass a medical exam and avoid hazardous jobs. It explains governance by a Supreme Assembly and committees, member death benefits escalating from 200 to 800 per 1000, and a reserve fund funded by assessments. It portrays the group as both a protective fraternal insurer and a social ritualistic body with notable named officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Arene
Jamestown Exposition to Open Longer Than Any U S Event
Norfolk Virginia prepares for the Jamestown Ter Centenn ial Exposition to run April 26 to November 30 1907. The long event will feature a Colonial atmosphere Arts and Crafts village and large military parades. Three ships that brought settlers will be shown at anchor off the grounds.
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Norfolk
United States
Lee
Robert E. Lee
Virginia
England
Jamestown
Tidewater
Two New Homes for Sale on NICE HIGH Lots
Two new houses for sale located on NICE HIGH lots in the best part of SamM Vandivort. At Court House, the listing emphasizes prime location and new construction potential in a central city area.
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City
Samm Vandivort
Court House
Photos for Houck's History of Missouri Mound Builders
Fro Browning has photographed relics and reminders of the Mound Builders in the region over weeks. Thomas Beckwith's collection is among those pictured, with additional county mounds now captured. The images will be reproduced by Hon. Louis Houck for his Missouri history volume.
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Browning
Thomas Beckwith
Louis Houck
Missouri
Enterprise
Strong Faculty Announcement Highlights Elite Language Teachers
The notice proclaims a top faculty for Jackson Missouri with Major Hess a Bonn graduate and Berlin PhD, Col R M White and Major R W Jones joining from Tennessee and Missouri. It urges local parents to enroll children, consult the catalogue, and notes a new Fine Arts department with limited spots and a China painting class starting soon.
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Major Hess
University of Bonn
University of Berlin
Royal Academy of Paris
France
Col
R. M. White
University of Tennessee
R. W. Jones
University of Missouri
Jackson
University
Missouri
Department of Fine Arts
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised by Kentucky editor
Major Hamm, editor and manager of the Constitutionalist at Minence Ky, recounts a severe pile attack four years ago. He says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him in ten days with no further trouble. Sold at Dr I Woods’s drug store.
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Major Hamm
The
Constitutionalist
Minence
Bucklen
I. Woods
Illinois Central R R Annual Stockholders Meeting in Chicago
The Illinois Central Railroad announces its annual stockholders meeting will be held in Chicago on October 17. Personal attendance of individual holders is desired to participate in the proceedings.
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Chicago
Meeting Ticket For The Canton Regional Conference
A scanned snippet shows a ticket or notice referencing travel arrangements and admission to a meeting or conference. It names individuals such as Veer Hee and Worden and mentions Canton, Ultion, and Centr a region. The readable portion suggests a program or agenda with travel and eligibility details.
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Ty Ives
Tina
Unclear OCR Summary of Election Notice and Certification
Fragmented text appears to mention an election or certification process and a secretary named Mr Wd Bete, with references to dates and places. It is garbled and hard to parse, but suggests official notification requiring a certificate or proof by a given date and party officials involved.
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Meta Leieney
Cotten
Ietee Yoon
Ameletanyt
Wd Bete
Lilea
Aoy
Alvin
Etek
Exciting sport amid dangerous driving lessons described
A controversial Sunday feature discusses driving stunts on the shore road, claiming bold acts improve observation and medical practice. It warns of homicide risk and urges caution as it notes pedestrians and family dangers, with a grim focus on pedestrian-vehicle conflicts.
Bleaching the Horse and Its Market Impact
A Baltimore Herald report exposes horse bleaching and beauty fakery on show animals. Dealers claim whitening, tail reinforcement, ear repairs, and paint or acids raise value by about 40 percent, likening it to human cosmetic work.
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Baltimore Herald
Revival of Inmates by Warm Water in a Shell Exhibit
A naturalist found a shell mounted specimen revived after four years in warm water, and several other collegial specimens revived after about 16 years in a drawer. Though dormant for long periods, some were alive when placed in tepid water for cleaning, surprising the owner.
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Louise
The Island of Ascension Naval Provisions and Rules
The Island of Ascension is the sole property of British authorities on the Atlantic. A vessel is instructed to act as a tender to a royal ship. A naval captain governs the island and soldiers follow shipboard rules with no private land ownership or taxes.
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Ascension
Atlantic
Britiah Famienity
Meandering Mike and Plodding Pete Speak on Riots
The Washington Star quotes Meandering Mike and Plodding Pete noting they avoid labor riots while discussing their own reputation for bragging. The dialogue centers on their self perception and stance regarding unrest.
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Mike
Pete
Mr Snooper the observer in Cleveland Leader quote
A Cleveland Leader excerpt notes Mrs. Upton railing at overly observant people who miss nothing. She derides the so called Mr. Snooper as an observer who tracks everything but proprieties, mockingly framing him as invasive.
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Mra. Upton
Mr. Snooper
Observer
Cleveland
Polygamy Rare in Turkey Says L Parke-Stichards Talk
Waldorf Astoria lecture by L Parke-Stichards reports that polygamy is rare among Turks. Min Maria Richarda notes law allows four wives but requires equal provision, making second marriages uncommon. Harem life described as full of slaves, dependents, and caring household relations.
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Witte
L. Parke-Stichards
Waldorf-Astoria
Min. Mlatearda
Min. Richarda
Henides
Constantinople
Mrs. Richards
How His Wife Kept Tab on the Fare
A Chicago Record Herald account describes an old man who rode cross-town on streetcars with two heavy baskets. His wife forced him to carry a daily transfer to prove he paid the nickel fare, then she used his fare money to support his drinking habit.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Nino
When Men Get Wise After Forty, Wealth Grows
The text argues that fortune accumulates after men pass 40, with the first four decades serving as training. It suggests wisdom ripens with time, and many err before reaching the right place, while success follows a period of aging and maturation.
Expensive Bump Bill Claims Lux Saddle Worth $70000
In Yonkers Statesman style report, a line describes a saddle owned by the Khedive of Egypt, boasting lavish black leather with heavy gold accents. The item is valued at $70,000, highlighting a flamboyant high price for an ornate riding saddle.
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Egypt
Yonkers Statesman
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the Fraternal Order of Colonials
Supreme Assembly
Bership
Supreme Executive Committee
David P. Bailey
Supreme President
Wm D. Robertson
Supreme Pies-President
Juin P. Mabrey
J. J. Mayfield
William H. Miller
Supreme Treasurer
Supreme Auditing Committee
Edward W. Flentge
Andrew F. Williams
Charles A. Sawyer
Supreme Office
Jackson, MO
Jamestown Exposition
Position Grounds
Hampton Roads
Houck
Jackson Military Academy
Illinois Central
R. R
Ubie Holloman
Ul Dali
Yaehion
Thiis
Teland
Turkey
Lenet
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