Famous Theron Barnum and Missouri taverns history
This week in Missouri history recalls Theron Barnum of St Louis and his famed pre Civil War hotel and famed Barnums stew. It notes Barnum born April 23 1803 and his rise from City Hotel to Barnums Hotel and Beaumont House.
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Missouri
Floyd C. Shoemaker
Theron Barnum
St. Louis
Prince of Wales
England
Barnum
Addison County
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Maryland
United States
United States.” Barnum Came To St. Louis
Third and Vine Streets
Walter B. Stevens
U. S
Arrow Rock
Ostler
Benton
Statesman
Bowling Green
Loutre Lick
Mineola
van Bibber
Daniel Boone
Joseph Robidoux
St. Joseph
Pattee
Pony Express
Kansas City
Gillis
Overland
Missou
Farmers Urge Diversified Practices Amid Rising Prices
A letter from W. F. Priebe expresses cautious optimism over farm product price increases, urging proper equipment and diversification to endure market shifts. Linn county wool growers form a 1933 pool with a reduced membership fee and planned wool collection from May 8 to May 10 in Linneus.
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Middle West
W. F. Priebe
Linn County Wool Growers Association
Linneus
Linn
Browning
A. D. Leavell
Price Hoskins
E. A. Loomis
See’y-Treas
Ed Wilhite
A. E. Buswell
Local Notes On Residents And Visitors
Raymond Alspach was on the sick list the first of the week. J. and Mrs Richardson move into rooms at B T Jolley’s home this week. Mr and Mrs Leland Norvell and daughter visited Mr and Mrs J H Taylor Sunday. J L Shepherd of the federal seed loan was here Monday on business. Mr and Mrs Earl Nickell are at home to friends on the F L Maggart farm northeast of the city.
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Raymond Alspach
Mrs. Richardson
B. T. Jolley
Leland Norvell
J. H. Taylor
J. L. Shepherd
Federal Seed Loan
Earl Nickell
F. L. Maggart
Pasture Improvement Contest Opens in Linn County
The Pasture Improvement Contest, with medals from the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, opens in Linn County in April. Applications go to County Agent Hall by May 1. Everyone wins by improving pastures under Hall and cooperating workers. last year G A Schreiner near Brookfield won $25.00.
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Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Linn County
G. A. Schreiner
Brookfield
Spray Fruit Trees Bloom Sparks Planned Spring Sprays
The report urges spraying plums cherries and apples to ensure a faultless crop. County Agent Hall offers free guidance and a pamphlet detailing how when and what to spray. Growers will receive a personal summer spray reminder if they request information.
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Hall
Linn
Farming Focus Dominates White Oak-Olem Spring
Farming remains the order of the day in the White Oak-Olem Spring neighborhood with community life centered on farm work and church activities at White Oak Church.
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White Oak
Sunday school aims to grow during summer Sundays
Community notes show Mr. and Mrs. J Fanning hosting visitors, church attendance at Milan, and a wave of relocations including Rev Bell moving to Iowa. Local youth Miss Doris Fanning to teach at Hamilton school, with soccer and volleyball updates from Green City. Road hogs blamed for crashes. calls for patrols and education to curb accidents nationwide.
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Elizabeth Shipley
Roger
James Fanning
Cecil Dodson
Milan
Rev. Bell
Iowa
White Oak
Leila
Eukevie
Arlene Fanning
Gaylon Fanning
Leonard Dell
Leonard
Hamilton
Humphreys
Doris Fanning
Sullivan County
Arlene
Green City
Elbert Howard
Roy Taylor
Gladys Pipes
Melvin of Laclede
Orewe Bauswell
Roy Knifong
Haskell Hollon
Ola Knifong
Mendota
Orbra Jones
T. J. Jennings
Laclede
Brookfield
Francis Fanning
Misses Icel
Beware of Home Racketeer Warns Against Local Fraud
The Enterprise warns readers about a home renovation scam where a lien on a homeowner’s property is transferred to a third party who then pressures payment for unfinished work. The advice urges dealing with trusted local firms to support local workers and avoid fraud. The piece ends with a school board note: Brookshier district elects Miss Mable Shatto of Milan to teach the fall and winter term.
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Brookshier
Mable Shatto
Milan
Sudan good for midsummer pasture and crops
C A Helm of the Missouri College of Agriculture notes Sudan grass makes strong summer pasture limited mainly by whinch bugs. Korean lespedeza can compete when Sudan is limited. Proper seed rate is 25 to 30 pounds per acre, drilled after corn planting. pasturing at 4 to 5 inches high with stock kept to 2 to 4 inches. Pure Sudan is safer than cane or kafir mixes. If forage is excessive, cut for hay after adequate height and regrowth can be pastured.
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Sudan
C. A. Helm
Missouri College of Agriculture
Residence Fire Damages Mrs Iva Carr Home
Fire discovered yesterday at 11 30 on the roof of Mrs Iva Carr home in the east part of town. Firefighters arrived with a stream of chemicals and quenched the blaze caused by a spark from the flue. The loss is covered by insurance.
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Iva Carr
What Makes Women Buy It Merchants Note Home Purchases
A trade column observes that women dominate home buying and influence purchases across households. It notes husbands also recognize this dynamic and the five merchants cited rely on women as primary shoppers.
Newspaper advertising tops influence on women buyers
A Los Angeles advertising club survey of 1000 women shows newspapers influence 36 percent, magazines 22 percent, street car advertising about 40 percent, program cards under 4 percent, and booklets or mailers under 2 percent. The finding argues newspapers are a potent medium for reaching women and, by extension, men as well.
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Chant
Los Angeles
There Must Be Tax Reduction in 1930s
The article argues taxes rose sharply since 1930 with federal, state, and local levies surging. It states population and wealth trends, government spending, and rising tax take as percentages of national income. It warns recovery hinges on tax reductions to avert a bleak future.
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United States
Special Notice on Live and Let Live Printing Prices
Printing shop announces updated pricing described as live and let live. No specific figures or dates provided. The notice emphasizes affordability and customer-friendly rates.
Farm Club Ships Car Load of Hogs to St. Louis
The Farm Club shipped a car load of hogs to St. Louis on Wednesday for W. B. Arnold. The shipment is described as the best in many days as Van knows how to feed to produce quality hogs. C. E. Rinehart accompanied the load to market.
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Farm Club
St. Louis
W. B. Arnold
Van
C. E. Rinehart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Quarles
Mark Twain
Paris
Daniel Draper
Auburn
Lincoln County
Draper
Colonel Benton
Minnesota Highway Department
Pric
Dick Lay
Swift & Co
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