Central Missouri race newspaper rails at Negroes and calls for strong mothers
An early 20th century African American paper urges subscription growth and defends segregation while attacking interracial policy. It defends white-patronized newspapers, condemns lynching, and argues for racial purity and matriarchal strength as keys to progress, urging readers to support the paper and its race-focused stance.
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Vin Sipants
Cossievaron
Missouri
Central
Misagiel
The Gold Medal Lazy Man Tale from War Time
A Gi company captain in the late war decides to reward the laziest soldier with a gold medal. He asks the laziest to step forward, fifty-five step up, while one man explains he did not come because he is too lazy. The anecdote mocks idleness and shows humorous discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allvadl
Tavda
The Call of Five Truth speakers discuss a lecture
Prof. Brandy Matthews gives an after dinner speech claiming the first to enunciate the tenth is a genius the second a plagiarist the third is chide ny ovisimaligy the Pee ah cm Han or cond the aayetinn gs
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Brandy Matthews
Sais
Butler Quips on Research Phrase During Speech
President Butler references a phrase about originality in research, remarking on the term "Ani the filth" and implying a discussion of original versus copied work as he speaks to an audience. The remark highlights concerns about research integrity and attribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ani the Filth
Butler
Maly
Fayette County Colored Fair set for larger premiums this year
The leading spirits in the Fayette County Colored Fair association say the Higginsville pair grounds will host the annual event with more premiums than ever in all departments. Negro farmers across the West are urged to participate, with information available by writing Moses Crieon, president, Lexington, Mo.
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Tae
Knights of Pythians of Missouri Record Triumph
The Knights of Pythians of Missouri reported strong gains in the past three months with Beneficiary Board collections totaling 32408 from Subordinate Lodges. The report highlights growing activity across lodges and expected continued revenue.
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Knights of Pythians of
Missouri
Knights of Pythias Growth Study Noted in Bank Balance
A fragment notes a cash balance in the bank of 10 557 79 dollars and mentions the Knights of Pythias as a distant topic for study while hinting at growth and financial detail in the quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Mrs Guthries Entertain ment Pleases the People
Sweet Springs Missouri on March 16 a benefit program by Mrs Lizzie Guthrie for the Knights of Tabor drew wide attendance from white and colored patrons. The event sparked requests for a repeat performance and included remarks by Rev BP Abbott and a note on upcoming Evangelism coverage. A Bealer-Allen concert is planned for March 31 as a seasonal treat.
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Sweet Springs
Lizzie Guthrie
Knights of Tabor
Abbott
Pettis
Atria Abel
Thais
Higginsville Contestants for Gold Witch Ward
Higginsville area young women filed names for the Gold Witch ward. Misses Ohiochi Jackson Mot'jth Franklin Rosa Layne of Wigginsville Miss Blanche Bradford of Mayers report to Mel Britt as required.
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Higginsvilly
Iter
Apell
Alm
Ohiichi Jackson
Mot'jth
Franklin
Rosa Layne
Wigginsville
Blanche Bradford
Mayers
Redmond Divers Nentia Polio giles Wedding Scene
The ceremony was performed quietly by Justice Kinsie for a couple amid friends in the city. The Can- Servator extends congratulations and best wishes for a lengthy life together.
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F. Red
Warren Wiens
Ghent
Bing
Justice Kinsie
Eite
Third W. C. TL Medal Contest at George R. Smith College
The third W. C. TL Medal Contest is scheduled for Thursday evening at George R. Smith College Chapel on March 23. The event invites participants and the public to attend the proceedings.
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George R. Smith College
Higginsville church notes and community updates
Correspondence from Higginsville highlights local churches, schools, and civic life. It notes Higginsville in Lafayette County with coal, rail plans, and the Fair Grounds nearby, mentions Douglas school enrollment, asserts religious and educational progress, and praises community leaders and events as part of a period community report.
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Higginsville
Chicago
Atton
Kansas City
Lafayette
St. Louk
LaFayette County Fair
Wiest
Lomland
Eoroat
Johnson
Mita S. V. Cran
Fohnsen
Toma
Local Notes From Lyaington Community
A rundown of city happenings and visits. Mrs Tienry Brown attends church members in St. dette last week then plans to visit son Win Brown in Ul Road House. Rev. A Gert conducted services at First Baptist Church while Rev. Robert Young moves to Cavillage.
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Tienry Brown
St. Dette
Win. Brown
Jennines
Higgineville
First Baptist
Robert Young
M. BE
BO T
Nev
Clark
Indlependehe
Richmond Mrs Samuel Gordon Hosts Dinner Party
Mrs Samuel Gordon entertained a small group at a three o clock dinner Thursday March 10. Guests included Miss Maude Garner Miss Mable Garner and Ednad Theker, Mr Jot Bord of Kansas City visiting his father Mrs Abe George. Elder J M Brown held his second quarterly meeting at the C M E church February 28. Rev D B Tagker and wife Miss Steven Garter and Mrs Melvin Eppis are on the sick list. Rev Wilson is visiting relatives Heber Redes.
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Johnnie Cary
Mise Creie Mietehet
Thin City
Ul. Moat
A. AL
Moatet
Samuel Gordon
Mishes Fanna Tucker
Maud and
Mabel Garner
John Pord
Kansas City
Ve Georgs
Eliloy Brown
C. M. KB
John Wiithy
Ollie Lyles
Tooker
Stephen Garener
Cartit Hoate
Alea Smith
Lucida Allen
Rassia Lewis Mes
Lydia Joyneon
Mae Bell
Wel Mire Identy “Isiew
1Mmet Jhon
Robert Richardson
Ruby Kuykendall
Vibe
Mond Garter
Maude
Mable Giarner
Ednad Theker
Jot Bord
K.C
Abe George
J. M. Brown
Db, Tagker
Steven Garter
Melvin Eppis
Unton PDAs and Local Notes From Clackwater District
Fragmented local notes record a March community roundup in Clackwater District. Mentions include Joshua Poindexter’s fatal incident, George Conway’s wife visiting, Green Tigginborger sale attendance, Miss Hatieawsiy’s school term, Abram White and Carlee Sith visiting Tend Of Ovearville Lune, Rev J M Hartis and Rev Baker’s church activities, Roy Salton’s new mill job, and M E Willson sermon on Sunday night.
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SM Vatitlutens
Abram White
Righwid Joumeoty
Kansas City
Baker
Roy Salton
Harris
M. E.willson
Clinton Visit Brings Friends Together in Nevada Trip
Frenchie Webster, J B Nell of Marshall Missouri, and R H Harris welcomed by Clinton friends on a Friday visit while Mrs Matilda Pott of Urich spent Friday and Saturday. Mise Ida connected with the gathering.
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Frenchie Webster
J.B. Nell
Marshall, Mo
Whit
Nevada
R. Harris
Matilda Pott of
Urich
Clinton
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Linear Institute
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Wilson
Joshua Poindexter
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Was & Visitor Wort
George Conway Aul
Tia Latter
Clackwater
Vis
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Daval
Charley Eyvereth
Napion Chime
Hatiieawsiy
Hells
Wyrken
Taighien
J. M. Hartis
Esr Praidsmother Srs
Rachel Matis
Gay Street
Eugene Joney
Berties Barry
Croker
Heths
Mr Brown
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