Henry Shaw shaped St Louis garden endowments and park
This week in Missouri history profiles Henry Shaw, English immigrant turned benefactor who built the Missouri Botanical Garden and Tower Grove Park. It notes his life from arrival in 1819, rise to wealth, and lasting gifts including the garden, the park, and the Henry Shaw School of Botany at Washington University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Floyd C. Shoemaker
Henry Shaw
St. Louis
England
Missouri Botanical Garden
Shaw's
America
Shaw
Tower Grove
Seventh and Locust Streets
Europe
George Englemann
Missouri Garden
Missouri General Assembly
Tower Grove Park
City of
General Assembly
Botanical Garden
Washington
Tower Grove House
Parting of the Ways for Mrs Clara Coke and Husband
Slats diary notes a marital split as Clara Coke and her husband decide to seek a devotee. Mr Coke admits folly in marriage and the couple remains at odds. The week also mentions a preacher calling, a new baby born to Mr and Mrs Foot, and Lafe Poe visiting to share a meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Coke
Foot
Lafe Poe
Man Discovers Chinch Bug Remedy For Corn Field
Mr. S. F. Cowan of Route 3 Unionville shares a home remedy for chinch bugs. He traps bugs in a fruit jar with chopped green corn for fifty hours then releases them in fields to spread disease among pests. After using the method, Cowan reports saving much of his corn and oats, and invites others to observe his results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Cowan
Route 3
Unionville
George Barnhardt
Linn County 4-H Club members to represent at state contest
Linn County 4-H members earned trips to the State Ramp Up August 7 to 11 at Columbia after strong performances in clothing, agricultural, and health contests. Winners include Miss Mar Sayers, Letha Tromerhouser, E. L. Isley, and Martin Baugher, among others, with judges Miss Jane Hinote and Ross Fleetwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Fleetwood
Jane Hinote
Columbia
Missouri
Bertha Banning
Farm Bureau
Hall
Miss Mar Sayers
Haseville
Letha Tromerhouser
Georgia Sayers
E. L. Isley Meadville
Martin Baugher
Dick Ward
Forker
Merry Maide Club
Mildred Brenner
Hel Frakes
Sunny Point Sch
Myrtle Libby
Alpha Alex der
Carroll
Richmond
Linn County
Mary Rulon
Ruby Gardner
Ortha
David
Bill Strickler
A Lewis
Meadville
Lor Guyer
Shelby
M Helen Frakes
Merry Maidens
Special Notice: Live and LQ Prices In Effect
Printing now reflects live prices for both products with low quality indicators. Customers are advised to verify current rates as prices may fluctuate during publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Priebe
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