Pioneers Risked Lives to Get Salt
A historical account of salt production in early Missouri describes Mathurin Bouvet’s 1790s expedition up Salt River, the destruction by Sac Indians, and Bouvet’s eventual death and Saline Bloody Saline site. It traces subsequent attempts by Gratiot and Fremon Delarriere, tax pressures, and the evolving place names from Bouvet’s lick to Spalding Springs, a late 19th century resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt River
Missouri
Mathurin Bouvel
St. Louis
Auhaha River
Mississippi
New London
Ralls County
Bouvet
Charles Gratiot
Augustin Charles Fremon Delauriere
Louis Lebeaume
Bouvet's Lick
Spencer Township
Delassus
Irremon
Fremon
Sacs
Sait River
Kentucky
Freemore's Lick
Fremon’s Lick
Bouvet’s Lick
Trabue's Lick
Spalding Springs
War Bond Purchases Jump After Invasion
In Brooklyn, Civilian Defense Organization booths have raised 3 million dollars in bond pledges and stamp sales, per the War Finance Division. The invasion of Western Europe triggered a nationwide surge in War Bond buying, according to Treasury reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
New York City
Civilian Defense Organization
War Finance Division
Ted R. Gam
Washington
Western
Europe
Treasury
War Finance chairmen report spontaneous outpouring of dollars
Words from War Finance chairs across states indicate a swift public response with significant financial backing. The gap in exact figures suggests ongoing collection and confirmation as the drive gains momentum. Local notices and ads hint at broad civic support during the fundraising period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Finance
Franc notes issued to pay U.S. troops in France
American invasion forces were provided pay in franc notes dated 1944 bearing Bank of France authority. The notes, in four denominations of 5, 50, 100 and 500 francs, were exchangeable at 2 cents per franc.
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U. S
U. S. Coast Guard
France
Bank of France
Peach crop in prospect in Campbell area this year
Campbell Missouri reports an 80000 bushel peach crop likely from 40000 trees as R W Grimes president of the Fruit Growers Association notes after hosting 50 farmers on an orchard tour. In Detroit a Marine pilot reveals Charles Lindbergh flies a P 47 Thunderbolt in the Gilbert Islands combat area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
R. W. Grimes
The
Fruit Growers Association
Detroit
Charles A. Lindbergh
Gilbert Islands
The Call to Buy Double for the Fifth War Loan
A wartime editor urges Americans to fund the Fifth War Loan with double or triple purchases, equating civilian finance to soldiers' sacrifices. He stresses this as the crisis moment for national effort and asks readers to ensure the troops hear of their commitment.
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Historical Society of Missouri At
Columbia
Floyd C. Shoemaker
Bay de Charles
Hannibal
Marion County
WAR Bond
Herald
Prospect
Lindbergh
Gen. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Hitler
Wehrmacht
America
U. S. Treasury
Treasury Department and
War Advertising Council
SCOTT
New Madrid
Coop. Association
Walton & Williams Motor Company
Vogue Dress Shop
DAN McCoy Seed CO
Elite Hat Shop
Paul's Tobacco Store
L A Tucker Truck Lines
Dame's Feed Store
Hahs Machine Works
Likeston
Daui Claude Turner Garage
F. & M. CI Company
Woods Dairy Crenshaw Candy CO
Caleb Smith
John G. Powell
V. Ward
Istness Institutions
Harris N. Draughon Semo Elevator Company
P. J. Auto Supply
Scott County Milling CO
Bess Distributing CO
BIJOU
Allard & Matthews Insurance Agency
Pitman Tailors & Cleaners
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