Noted Negro Landowner Heads West Shoreland County
W H Johnson, a prominent Black landowner and Baynesville postmaster, is cited as the county’s largest taxpayer and a major log exporter. He enjoys broad esteem among white residents and holds letters of introduction from national figures. The piece also cites statistics on Black American wealth and banking, noting Booker T. Washington’s figures and Treasury records on Negro banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westshoreland County
George Washigton
Robert E. Lee
W. H. Johnson
Baynesville
William A. Jones
Virginia
Congress
Johnson
Westmoreland County
Washingtons
Lees
Westmoreland
United Stat
Booker T. Washington
Richmond
Birmingham
Treasury Department
Cornation Club Entertains in Sedalia Social
Sedalia ladies gathered at Mrs Sadie Cornelius home on Osage Street for an afternoon of refined entertainment. Mrs Carl Banks sang a vocal solo When the Whip or Will sings Margarette and Miss Minniela Jackson played an exquisite instrumental piece. Mrs Cornelius hosted with generous hospitality and a lavish feast ending with chocolate cream and white cake. Next meeting set for Mrs Marie Johnson's on Osage Street next Wednesday evening. The tavo presiding elders Reverends BLP and WHSmith handled church business this week.
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Sedalia
Sadie Cornelius
Isage St
Carl Banks
Margarette
Minniela Jackson
Marie Johson
North
Osage St
Tavo
Revs
Blp
Whsmith
Cion Buiness
New Postal Order Affects Publishers
The Postmaster General issued new postal laws effective January 1 that will impact publishers nationwide. Subscriptions must be renewed within set periods or they will not count toward legitimate subscribers and mailed copies may not qualify for second class mailing rates. Extensions for credit are allowed, but compliance will influence mail rate determinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Postmaster-General
Colored Woman Marry In Jackson Courtship Years Ago
Nannie G Buckner a colored girl from Jackson Ohio wed Charles Stew a full blood Chinaman from New New York after a lengthy courtship. The couple married in Jackson last week and left for New York to start their life together. Stew wooed Buckner when he ran a laundry near her home. Buckner’s father initially blocked the marriage citing lack of funds but Stew later is said to have become wealthy in New York.
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Nannie G. Buckner
Jackson
Ohio
Charles Stew
New New York
New York
Stew
N. Y
Noising It Abroad Gasaway and Secret Engagement Talk
In the Philadelphia Press column, Gasaway says Gasaway is engaged to Miss Richley but wants privacy, noting Hardaway’s remark that if he were truly engaged he’d reveal it. Gasaway explains he was asked not to discuss it. Harkaway notes the secrecy signals romance.
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James Edfar French
Chicago Conservator
Gasaway
Richley
Hardaway
Everbody
Harkaway
Ancy
Phildelphia Press
Behind the Times and a Housekeeping Surprise
Mrs Hubbell and her daughter visit John and Louisa in a country town. Mrs Hubbell schemes to refurnish Louisa's parlor, buys a fashionable set, and learns Louisa’s furnishings are stylish not shabby. The uproar ends with Louisa’s parlor staying with them, fashion reversed, and Mrs Stebb happy with the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Hubbell
Louisy
Mrs. Stebb
Louisa
Reabe
Louies
Janey
Mra. Hubbell
Mra. Stebb
Katy
Murphy
Mrs. John
Mrs. Hubbell
Garret
Mass Convention Call by Sedalia Republican Committee
The Republicans of Pettis County call a mass convention in Sedalia Missouri at the Criminal Court room for February 1908 to elect thirteen delegates to the State Convention in St. Louis and thirteen delegates to the Seventh District Congressional Convention. The call is issued by Chairman J L Babcock on January 11 1908.
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Petris County
Court House
Sedalia
St. Louis
Republican County Central Committee
J. L. Babcock
Late News Items To Be Highlighted Next Week
Several important news items arrived too late for this issue. They will receive proper attention in the next edition, with full coverage of their significance and details.
Revival Of Piety Against Graft In America
A columnist laments America’s worship of wealth over virtue. Citing Rome’s decay and Wall Street excess, the piece urges renewed public piety, thrift, and shared sacrifice to curb greed. It warns big money threatens national honor and calls for prayer before breakfast amid harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Rome
Manchuris
Wall Street
Heroom Quick Response to Anti-Pam Pills Doses
Heroom acted swiftly to address the 96 doses of Anti-Pam Pills described as 0 percent potent. Authorities coordinated with health teams to assess distribution and safety measures. Further details on patient impact or regulatory actions were not disclosed.
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Cornation Club
Mio
Believe Party
Ries Chinaman
W. H. Huston
Ohio and
Cooper Streets
Missouri
Behind the Times
Courright
Joseph B. Bowles
Jane Stebb
Stebb
New York City
James
Sedalia Weekly
Conservator
Mey
Gusher Lodge
Sweet Springs
R. Rush
A.C. Maclin
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