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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1907
Page
1
A fragmented verse recalls Tia as a symbol of acclaim. It argues against knockers and celebrates those who climb, urging resilience as a form of success despite criticism. The piece centers on Tia as a metaphor for merit and social reception.
The college held a rhetorical contest on the 26 with nine contestants from the Grammar and Academy schools. President Lowe led the march at 8 15 pm followed by an instrumental duet and a prayer by Rev. Samuel Hawkins. The Boys Quartet performed and Miss H Mae Fields received special praise for her vocal solo. Grammar school entrants Samuel Royston Lala Davis Sadie Marshall and John H Poston won top honors with time as the subject. Academy representatives Ruby Anderson Isaiah Davis Nora Blanche Davis and Henry T Reeves also competed with Nora Blanche Davis winning honors on The Black Horse and His Rider at the Battle of Sa
Massachusetts Soldiers Defense Fund endorses The Constitutional League’s appeal to raise funds for the legal fight to uphold constitutional rights of Black soldiers from the Twenty fifth Infantry. The committee urges colored newspapers, churches, and racial organizations to support the effort and directs that all contributions go to the Constitution League headquarters in New York.
Judges included Prof C C Hubbard Mrs Anna Henley and Rev Dr Claggett. Field day on campus April 27 drew many spectators with five competitors winning events Hurdle race High jump sack race ball mile dash. Ford captains defeated Jackson team 1 to 0. Sunday service led by Rev Davis, graduates urged to decide their path. Morning processions featured academic class leaders and program notes from Class Day events and speakers H V O Ford and others.
A brief poetic note from the Petersburg Independent extols the value of smiles. It suggests that sharing a smile creates more smiles, multiplying happiness and making life feel worthwhile.
F J Brown Grand Lecturer of St Louis informs all subordinate Lodges of Missouri he will conduct Official Visits on listed dates. Lodges must have the Master of Finance Exchequer and Keeper of Records and Seal books and receipts ready for inspection for a report at the night session. Yours in F C and B.
Frank Thompson known as Frank Robinson, longtime Knob Noster resident, dies at 63 in Wellington Missouri after kidney and bladder illness. A Civil War era servant, he built a home for his family, had four sons, and was active in Mt Zion M E Church. Funeral held April 21 led by Rev M L Jackson with large turnout.
L A Pemberton and John Mee Kelvey, State Organizers for the National Benevolent Society, visit the city to promote the organization which offers sick, accident and life insurance to those aged 18 to 48 regardless of color. The writer, Walter Parker, endorses the society based on personal experience with prompt claim adjustments and reliable protection for friends.
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