Early Days in St Charles and Capitol History
The article recalls St Charles as Missouri’s oldest city and former temporary capital. It notes the 1821 assembly sessions, the Solemn Public Act for statehood, and the 1826 move to Jefferson City, with historic buildings on South Main Street still standing. It also mentions early residents, economy, and hospitality during sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Charles
Missouri
Floyd C. Shoemaker
Missouri General Assembly
Missouri Capitol
Jefferson City
Louis Blanchette
Les Petites Cotes
Missouri River
St. Louis
Tanyard
State General Assembly of
St. Charles County
General Assembly
South Main Street
Alexander McNair
A. J. Devore
Devore
McNair
Linn County Corn Hog Meetings Set in February
The Linn county corn-hog contract meetings run February 3 at Purdin for Benton township February 5 at U B church for Enterprise township February 6 at Bear Branch church for Grantsville township and February 9 at Mount Hope church for North Salem township Farmers should bring contacts for completion The program allocates 318000 dollars in cash to Linn county corn hog growers.
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Linn County
Purdin
Benton Township
U. B. Church
Enterprise Township
Bear Branch Church
Grantsville Township
Mount Hope Church
North Salem Township
Groundhog Day Weather Folk Belief Recited
The piece explains Groundhog Day on February 2 and a popular superstition: if the groundhog sees his shadow then winter continues for six more weeks. if not, an early spring is expected. The belief reflects widespread folklore about seasonal weather predictions tied to a small animal.
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Rocky Mountains
Mississippi Valley
University of Nebraska
Yous
W. F. Priebe
Germany
England
France
Christ
Grass Seeds and Field Seed At Peters Implement Co
Peters Implement Co offers Timothy grass seed and red clover among other field seeds. See them before you buy for a selection and apparent quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peters Implement Co
Corn Hog Meetings Draw Large Linn County Crowd
Corn hog supporters in Linn County show strong interest with a large turnout at a county meeting in Linneus. County Agent Hall urges planting legumes and grasses, ditching to curb soil erosion, and signing contracts as meetings continue in townships this and next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Linneus
Court House
Hall
Meadville
Parson Creek
Rural Readers Clubbing Offer Seeks New Subscribers
Browning Leader-Record advertises a special bargain for rural route patrons offering a one year subscription for 6.49 dollars. Mail a check or money order at once to take advantage. offer is time limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BON So Sas
Browning
Journal-Post
Early North Missouri Railroad Reaches Macon
The North Missouri railroad, later part of the Wabash system, reached Macon on February 1 1859 marking progress for Missouri farmers and linking St Louis to the Hannibal and St Joseph line. Early railroading was frail with few locomotives and cars, while Civil War disruptions caused heavy losses and delays.
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North Missouri
Missouri
Floyd C. Shoemaker
North Missouri Railroad
St. Louis
St. Charles
Iowa
Macon
St.Louis
Hannibal and
St. Joseph
Missouri River
Isaac H. Sturgeon
St. Charles County
North Missouri Road
Sturgeon
Huntsville
Callao
Hannibal and St. Joseph
Livestock Notes Urge Preventive Farm Measures in Linn County
The column advises barley and mineral mixes to prevent ewe losses from mineral deficiency or improper feed. It urges daily legume hay with salt limestone and bone meal, plus worm treatment for horses and prompt care of hogs. It promotes early beef calf feeding and starting 4 H clubs by March 1, plus opening farm account books to track hog sales and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R. Johnson
Linn
Linn County
Brassfield Brothers Coal Supply Ad
Brassfield Brothers advertise coal supply with rental of J. D. Lay scales and large on hand stock. Customers urged to visit when in need of good coal. Phones 123 and 215.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Lay
Brassfield Brothers
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Daily & Sun
Ter
Rollin
Thies
Elizabeth
Rie
Kansas City
Pacific Railroad
Young
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