Missouri's Mahan Helped Mark Twain Center Hannibal Hero
The late George A. Mahan, famed Hannibal attorney and philanthropist, shaped Missouri history and Mark Twain lore. He financed highway markers, donated the Mark Twain boyhood home, and funded literary prizes and regional memorials, shaping Hannibal as a world center for Twain heritage.
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University of Indiana
Missouri
Hannibal
Middle West
Mahan
Marion County
General Assembly
Marion
State Historical Society of Missouri
Highway
St. Joseph
George
Mark Twain
Hill Street
Tom Sawyer
Huckleberry Finn
University of Missouri
Hannibal High School
Culver- Stockton
Washington and Lee University
Virginia
State Historical Society
Mark
Priceless Relics of Pioneer Days in Missouri Records
A fireproof Missouri state auditor's old record book, spanning December 26 1821 to December 7 1829, preserves names of early governors and county officials. It covers first capitol sites at St Charles and Jefferson City, listing counties along Missouri and Mississippi rivers, including St Louis St Charles Ste Genevieve and many others. The paper notes future publication of early county officials and taxpayers.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Forrest Smith
St. Charles
Capitol
Alexander McNair
Missour
Mississippi
St. Louis
Ste. Genevieve
Washington
Lincoln
Jefferson
Franklin
Cape Girardeau
Saline
Howard
Cooper
Boone
Callaway
Gasconade
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Lillard
Lafayette
Chariton
Ray
Clay
New Madrid
St. Francois
Scott
Perry
Montgomery
Madison
Cole
Pike
Balis
Marion
Randolph
Crawford
Clark
Jackson
Examinations for Liquor Inspectors in Missouri
Examinations to place inspectors of the Missouri department of liquor control on a bipartisan merit system will be held in Jefferson City from August 20 to 30. Wayne G. Henderson, supervisor, announced the plan which ensures half of new inspectors come from the Republican party and half from Democrats. Provisions prohibit inspectors from political and election activities. Application blanks may be secured by sending a self addressed stamped envelope to the Supervisor of Liquor Control in Jefferson City.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Department of Liquor Control
Wayne G. Henderson
Republican Party
General Assembly
Liquor Control
New Missouri Laws In Effect Oct 10
Jefferson City Mo Most of Missouri s new laws go into effect October 10 or 90 days after adjournment of the 61st General Assembly An opinion by Attorney General Roy McKittrick set October 10 as the date Exceptions include appropriation measures and bills with emergency clauses which take effect immediately upon signature by the governor
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Sixty-first General Assembly
Roy MckKittrick
Dwight H. Brown
Governor Donnell Signs Patrol Bill And Election Reforms
Governor Forrest C. Donnell signed a patrol bill allowing the State Highway Patrol superintendent to appoint replacements for patrolmen called into military service. He also signed two measures restricting party committees from filling vacancies on election tickets except in cases of death or resignation.
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Forrest C. Donnell
State Highway Patrol
New Missouri Pensioners Add to Age Rolls
The Social Security Commission added 1541 new pensioners to the old age rolls last Friday while mailing 115,752 August checks totaling 1,477,080 dollars. The average check of 12.76 dollars rose by 5 cents from July due to reduced appropriations.
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Social Security Commission
Sites of First Editions and Twain's Newspaper Legacy
The article notes that sites of first editions and components form the largest Mark Twain newspaper collection in existence, highlighting how libraries and archives curate extensive print runs, annotations, and contextual material surrounding Twain's work.
LIFE IN THE U S NAVY OFFER PROMISES FREE TRAINING
Navy pay includes no rent or food costs and offers free movies and medical care. Enlistees receive 118 dollars worth of uniforms and can learn one of forty five trades. A booklet titled Life in the U S Navy is available free to those 17 or older from the Navy Editor of this newspaper. SERVE YOUR COUNTRY BUILD YOUR FUTURE GET IN THE NAVY Now.
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Navy
Life IN the U.S. Navy
Desert Song at St Louis Municipal Opera Week One
Romberg Ram brings Desert Song to Forest Park outdoor theater August 11 17 with Arthur Kent Ruby Mercer Violet Carlson Mimi Kellermann in key roles and a cast including Willim Lynn Eric Mattson Bob Lawrence Joseph Macaulay Ruth Urban and Frederick Persson. The production features notable songs One Alone Margot One Flower in Your Garden The Desert Song and Let Love Go with striking scenic and choral ensembles. The show marks Romberg’s operetta classic return after 1930s al fresco premieres and precedes The Red Mull in the week following.
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ST. Louis
Sigmund Romberg
St. Louis Municipal Opera
Forest Park
Wil
Arthur Kent
Margot
Ruby Mercer
Azuri
Mimi Kellermann
Annette Kellermann
Africa
Romberg
Otto Harbach
Oscar Hammerstein
Frank Mandel
Red
Municipal Opera
Victor Herbert
Evelyn Wyckoff
Gil Lamb
William Lynn
Helen Raymond
Eric Myrtison
Joseph Macaulay
Lime Trio
Farm News From The Herald Headlines
The Herald reports on local farming events and crop updates. Details include farm weather, planting cycles, equipment auctions, and market prices impacting area growers. Local extensions and cooperative notes outline upcoming seminars and cooperative opportunities for farmers.
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