The German Hotel as a Pillar of St Louis Life
A historical sketch notes the German hotel keeper and hof on Second Street shaping mid-century St Louis. It describes immigrant-driven growth, famed inns like Rheinish wine halls, tavern customs, and public music, with figures such as Die Ewige Lampe host Julius Strange and Monkeys proprietor John Behringer. The piece links German influence to city names and culture, including Civil War care for a wounded officer.
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State Historical Society of Missouri At
Columbia
Lloyd C. Shoemaker
St. Louis
Landing Place
Second Street
Julius Strange
Berlin
John Behringer
Vine Street
Hermann Tuerk
Luebeck
Germany
Snider
St Louis
Common Col ds Health Saboteurs
Common colds are described as a major health risk and the largest single cause of lost work time. The piece urges prevention through hygiene, weather protection, sleep, and proper nutrition, noting doctors warn about cold exposure and emphasizing lasting impact on wartime productivity.
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Confucius
Medicos
Advertised Grocery and Soap Bargains
Local catalog style notice lists 10¢ white cornmeal in 10 lb sacks, Woodbury’s facial soap three bars at 24¢, and C. Club spinach in No.2 cans for 13¢. Compact sale item, highlighting value and item specifics.
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Woodbury’s
Missouri December pig crop report highlights fall harvest
The December report shows Missouri fall pig crop at 2,557,000 head versus 3,602,000 in 1943 and a 10 year average of 2,214,000. Fall farrowing fell to 381,000 from 561,000 in 1943 with a 32 percent drop. Total 1944 pig crop reached 5,669,000, near 1941 levels, aided by a 6.71 pig per litter record and favorable weather plus lower disease losses. Snowplow clearance urged for safety.
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Missouri
Federal State Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
Ballard's Snow Liniment for Sprains and Bruises
Ballard's Snow Liniment relieves sprains bruises and tired sore muscles from heavy exercise or bad weather. Apply and rub gently for comfort. Available at all drug stores.
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Ballard
New Madrid County Farm Bureau exceeds quota with 605 members
At the annual meeting December 15 in Libourn high school auditorium W E Hammock announced the New Madrid County Farm Bureau surpassed its quota in the national drive. Solicitors will continue through January 1 to reach the 744 member goal. Harold Sloas notes group hospital applications will be accepted until January 10, with cards available from the Farm Bureau office.
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New Madrid
Hammock
Farm Bureau
Harold Sloas
Group Hospital
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Mississippi
Schirmer, Piepping, Goetz
Hoffmeister
Hichelberger
Public Finance Corporation
H and H
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
SION
Daisy Cheese, Jr
Kroger
Kroger’s
Rinestona
Polk’s
Latonia Club
Hamburger
Bologna
G. Whiting
Eatmore Oleo
Texas
Florida
THE
Highway Patrol
Snow Liniment
Powell Insurance Agency
Welsh Building
Sikeston
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