Boy of Fourteen Aids Search By Clairvoyance
A fourteen year old boy, John Fleettum, drawn on a paper sketch while covering his eyes with his left hand, guided a search that found a missing man. He had previously foreseen a river siting and led rescuers to the body under a tree by the riverbank. The boy’s powers emerged only three months earlier and have since aided other cases including locating a gold ring in a field.
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Ouf
Christian
Oesterdal Valley
John Fleettum
R Search
Folnd
Monkey the jockey and judge in Andrew Jackson era
A fragment from a Tennessee scene recounts Monkey a diminutive slave named as Jackson’s favored horse flesh aficionado. Brown opposing Jackson’s wing seeks governorship. at Nashville Monkey confronts Brown with a big basket and a taunting childlike retort revealing the era’s racial caricature and political tension.
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Monkey
Andrew Jackson
Brown
Jackson
Tennessee
Fr. Brown
Nash‘ile
Mr. Brown
Old Turkish Joke about Nasir-Eddin-Zhodja
A Turkish Joker Nasir-Eddin- Zhodja tells a tale of peering into a well for the moon. He hooks and pulls but the rope fails, leaving him flat on his back. He exclaims the moon is back in its place, saving face after the misadventure.
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Nasir-Eddin- Zhodja
Khodja
Rhodja
Royalty's Cats and the Royal Cattery at Cumberland Lodge
The article notes cats hold high regard in royal circles with Queen Alexandra owning chinchillas and Persian cats while Princess Victoria of Schleswig Holstein runs the royal cattery at Cumberland Lodge. It describes a modern setup with curtained windows, a knocker letter box and three portals bearing the initials C H.
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Queen Alexandra
Princeas Alexander
Teck
Prince Maurice
Battenberg
Victoria
Schleswig
Wolstein
Cumberfard Jodge
Amiel to Wives Duty and Hope in Tender Advice
A reflective line from Amiel urging wives to be patient sympathetic and tender, to seek growth in love and opening hearts. It frames love as ongoing duty and hopeful partnership.
Fragmented Quote Inspires New Management Motto
A fragmented quotation credits Lord Bagoa with urging disciplined action in leadership. The snippet praises steadfast beginning and broad vigilance, referencing broad eyes and a hundred hands as symbolic forces guiding decisive effort.
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Briareus
Dad
Lord Bagoa
Odd Laws And Customs Across Foreign Lands
An assortment of curious rules and social norms from various countries is described. Notes touch on insults, legal penalties, water rights, infant feeding restrictions, photography near sacred sites, and general cautions about foreign officials and etiquette, reflecting wide cultural differences and bureaucratic quirks.
An Appeal to Former Correspondents for Return
The paper asks former correspondents to resume work and promises profitable propositions within sixty days. Acknowledged helpers include Miss Hattie M. Shackleford Centaur Mo Miss Davie F Baker Farmington Mo Prof William Jacobs Richmond Mo Miss Josephine Ross Versailles Mo James Wilson Lexington Mo Miss Daisy Lankford Potosi Mo Rev A M Todd Ironton Mo.
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Hattie M. Shackleford
Centaur
Davie F. Baker
Farmington
William Jacobs
Richmond
Josephine Ross
Versailles
James Wilson
Lexington
Daisy Lankford
Potosi
A. M. Todd
Ironton
Revival report from Taylor Chapel church
A reader reports Taylor Chapel revival began first Sunday in November and ran five weeks with strong attendance. Five conversions six backsliders reclaimed and thirteen new members joined the church aided by Rev LeRoy Woolrich of Lexington and Rev G W.
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Conservator
LeRoy Woolrich
Lexington
G. W
Ball of California ministers praise quarterly meeting work
Ball of California and local clergy report a successful third quarterly meeting held on the 15th and 16th. Pastor R. David notes strong elder leadership, a $39.17 collection, and $525 raised for all purposes in three months. One new member joined the church. The pastor expresses faith in divine support.
Local rep wanted for Sedalia area subscriptions
Wanted local representative for Sedalia and vicinity to look after renewals and increase subscription list of a prominent monthly magazine on salary and commission. Experience desirable but not necessary. Good opportunity for right person. Address Publisher Box 59 Station O New York.
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Sedalia
Station O
New York
Christmas Week Visits and Church Services Report
Rev. D J Gordon conducted services at Otterville on Sunday. Our Christmas tree event is set for Wednesday evening. Subscriptions for the newly raced paper are available through Walter Cowens. Rates run to January 1 1908 one year for 1.00 six months 60 cents. David Johnson and Walter Cowens will spend a day with us Christmas week with their cones in Thomas Draffin near Cotton Mo. Miss Alice Baylor and Willie Blackson will leave Monday for Kansas City to visit friends during the holidays.
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D J Gordon
Otterville
Walter Cowens
David Johnson
Thomas Draffin
Cotton Mo
Alice Baylor
Willie Blackson
Kansas City
Fragmentary 19th Century Lodge Roster Fragment
Readable fragments list officers including William Brown master of exchequer J B Simpson master at arms John Leewright inner guard Henry Smith outer guard Jesse Wheeler treasurer Dr J M Harris medical registrar and Grand Representative nearby.
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Nance
William Brown
J. B. Simpson
John Leewright
Henry Smith
Jesse Wheeler
J. M. Harris
Aid For Colored Schools Proposal Reportedly Backed
Rev James K White recommends appropriating unpaid deposits from the defunct Freedmen Savings and Trust Company for colored industrial schools nationwide. About 1.2 million dollars is held, with many claimants long deceased. President Cleveland urged payment in 1886 but Congress took no action.
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Freedmen Savings and Trust Company
Ans
James K. White
Clevian
Congress
Aeaen
White
Community notes from Sedalia and Otterville visitants
Frank Child, once indisposed, is now much better. George Hurt and many citizens shopped in Sedalia Monday. Miss Bettie Porter of Otterville visited the Childs home Thursday with Miss Blanche Hopkins and cousin Miss Mattie, who will be party guests.
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Frank Child
George Hurt
Sedalia
Gue Blanche Hopkins
Mattie
Childs Home
Sweeney Lodge and Church Directory
Sweeney Lodge and Church Directory lists Robinson No 154 U B F meetings on 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 7 30 pm in its hall with G T Blackson and T M Baylor as officers. Flower Teuvre No 187 8 M T meets first and third Saturdays at 1 30 pm with Ada Sims and Alice Baylor as officers. A M E Church Sunday School at 10 am preaching at 11 am Clare Meeting at 1 pm and Evening Services at 7 30 pm. Wednesday prayer at 8 pm. Rev Dr Gordon pastor J B Marney secretary.
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G. T. Blackson
Worthymas
T. M. Baylor
Sec’y
Ter
C. H. Robinson
M. T’s
Ada Sims
Worthy Prin
Alice Baylor
Cornelia Child
Sweeney Cary
E. Church
Clare
Dr. Gordon
J. B. Marney
Installation events at Greater Sedalis Lodge No 425 K of P
Semi annual installation held in chambers on Thursday evening the 19th. Editor W. H. Huston was to install officers. New officers include C C Hubbard as chancellor commander and A E Murray as vice chancellor with other posts listed.
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Greater Sedalis
K. of P
Stallation
Chambers
Sffiger
Ci Cc. Hubbard
A E Murray
Oklahoma Race Relations and Segregation Policies
A fragmented report mentions Jim Crow laws and racial segregation in Oklahoma and Texas, citing dates and events related to service and enforcement. It references public lines, movements, and authorities amid racial tension, with unclear details but noting governmental action and moves toward separation in 1908.
Cattle Industry Growth in Tampico Mexico
The Mexican cattle trade near Tampico is rising fast led by Bartolo Rodrigues. He shipped about 4,000 head to Cuba and Yecatec last year, valued at roughly 1.5 million dollars, with bids of 9,500 per head for imported cattle from the United States and Switzerland. Shippers to northern Tampico estimate total cattle and horse stock at about 2,000,000.
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Mexico
Td Tbe
Tamlipas
Bartolo
Rodrigues
Cuba
Yecatec
Tampico
Horace
Montignono Divorce Offer Reported Near Baton Rouge
A divorce case involving Montignono is reported near Baton Rouge. The document notes an offer related to the dispute and mentions Augusta and related parties in Baton. Officials file details indicate legal action and adjacent activities connected to the settlement.
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Ice
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Opin
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George R
Smith College
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Reasonaare
Lycarioly Goon
Lowe
Sedalia, Mo
Taylor Chapel News
AID For Colored Schools
Sweeney News
Bettie Porter
Our City
Hen” Erson
Kansas Airy
Sweeney Lodge
Oklahoma
Ines
Sm Crow
Sainta
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