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Sikeston Herald in Sikeston, Missouri

01 Aug 1957

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Sikeston Herald

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Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1957

Page

3

New Madrid County Heart of the Bootheel History

New Madrid County’s history spans French, Spanish, and American eras from LaSalle to the Louisiana Purchase. The article details settlers, earthquakes of 1811, river boundaries forming the Bootheel, swamp drainage projects, timber and railroad development, and later efforts to modernize agriculture and promote industry and trade in the county. It notes key figures, places, and events shaping the region’s economy and infrastructure.

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Lews Houck DeSoto Here New Madrid County Missouri LaSalle Spain Europe Joseph Francis LeSeur Crown of New Madrid L’ainse Ted Itis Ridge Morgan New Madrid Wilkinson Kentucky Spanish America New Orleans alenaGy Pierre Gibeult New Mazine George Rogers Clark Vincennes Indiana Clark Tecumseah New Meadrid Napoleon Tuscany Louisiana France Unitates Piste Seataire Daniel Bisse United States Mississippi River United Sates St. Louis New Aladrid St. Francis River New Madzricd Arkansas Mississippi White Rivers United States Congress St. Francis J. Hardeman Waixer Litte Prairie Caruthersville Tennessee Bank New Afa Foote Madrid Lee General Pope Pope Br River Grant Island No. 10 Walke Carondelet Pittsburg Tiptonville Tennessee Luce Himmersberger-Luce Lumber Company Little River Turtle River New Madinna County Sill Ralph Anderson Gideon-Anderson Lumber Portageville New Miadria St. Loui Cape Girardeau Ste. Genevieve Sikeston Morehouse Maiden Paw Paw Junction Lilbourn Birds Point New Madne County Old Kingshighway U.S. 61 Ganized Missouri Delta Develoopment Corporation Dexter Flos Hannibal Alps
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East Prairie Mrs Paul Scheaffer Hostess Tee Pioneer Home Demonstration Club

Mrs Paul Scheaffer hosted the Pioneer Home Demonstration Club at her home with members and guest Mrs Peggy Brown of Savannah, Ga. Vice President Mrs Gordon Masterson presided in the absence of President Mrs Vernon Wilford. A program on casseroles and dress color was given by Home Demonstration Agent Mrs Marion Wallace. Plans for a possible 4H club for Pinhook Community were approved. Refreshments followed and the August meeting will be at Mrs Wallace Peebles' home.

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Tee Pioneer Peat Scheaffer Peggy Brown Savannah Gordon Masterson Vernon Wilford Marion Wallace Wallace Peebles
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Roses gain universal appeal as a growing avocation

A brief fragment notes the rising popularity of rose cultivation as a hobby with broad public appeal, illustrating how gardening and plant care attract diverse enthusiasts.

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Heart of the Bootheel W. H. Ice Mssouri Ohio River Alississippi Varous Timber Ft. Pleasant Guliches Althougn Aiost Dawson Lilbourn Schools East Prairie Paul Scheaffer Tee Pioneer Home Demonstration Club Wspaper
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