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Local History Archives - September 2024

Wizard of Oto

Published September 20, 2024 Submitted by: Konrad

Omar Palmer, sometimes called the Wizard of Oto, was a healer, perhaps a doctor, who moved to the Ozarks for his health. He ended up helping and healing in the Oto, Mo. community.

Lights in Buffalo, Mo.

Published September 7, 2024 Submitted by: Renee

Illuminating idea: Buffalo, Mo. residents vote on electrifying the city, 1911.

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