Robert Campbell honored as pioneer fur trader and benefactor
A portrait of Robert Campbell traces his 55 years in St Louis from Irish origin to key fur trade leader with Sublette. He built Fort William Sublette, led mountains trade, helped finance ventures, served as Indian commissioner, and later ran large St Louis real estate and banks. Observations note his wealth, public service, and generous acts before his death in 1879.
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Robert Campbell
St. Louis
Ireland
Rocky Mountains
Ashley
Fitzpatrick
Smith
Bridger
Sublettes
Pierre’s Hole
Campbell
William Sublette
Sublette
American Fur Company
Missouri
Missouri River
Yellowstone River
Yellowstone
Santa Fe
Fort Pierre
United States
Southern Hotel
Atlantic Seaboard
Bank of the State of Missouri
Merchants’ National Bank
Feyward
Fillmore
United States States
Great Indian Council
Horse Creek
Fort Laramie
Father de Smet
Grant
West
Virginia
Debate Team Plans 18 Participants and 70 Debates
Garland Parker announced this week that interest in debate is rising at Sikeston High. Last year 18 participated, 12 earned letters, and the team totaled 70 debates with district and state placements. Active work begins November 1 and runs to late May with the year's topic advocating federal power increases.
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Garland Parker
Cape Girardeau
Sikeston
Jackson
Columbia
Public Schools By Supt R A Harper
Supt R A Harper discusses absenteeism in high schools addressing curriculum adequacy teaching quality student interest parental cooperation and accountability He notes most absentees on failure lists and that top students study at home while regular home school cooperation is essential for progress.
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Supt
R. A. Harper
Local Social Notes Include Several Family Visits
Mrs Laona Chappell returned from an extended visit with relatives in Dupo Illinois. Mr and Mrs Richard Jeffery are visiting relatives in Alton Illinois this week. Mr and Mrs George Haws and children were guests at Charleston on Sunday. Miss Elsie McCarver and Manuel Armsby announced their wedding which occurred October 9. Wallace Drake and Marvin Reynolds of Verbena Alabama are visiting Mr and Mrs Allen McClanahan this week. Ben Brendees of near Chaffee is visiting his sister Mrs Caul and family. George Haws made a business trip to Charleston Monday.
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Laona Chappell
Dupo
Richard Jeffery
Alton
George Haws
Charleston
Elsie McCarver
Walter McCarver
Manuel Armsby
Alvie Armsby
Wallace Drake
Marvin Reynolds
Verbena
Ala
Allen McClanahan
Ben Brendees
Near Chaffee
Caul
Legion Auxiliary Chairman to Attend Missouri Meeting
Mrs Kithryn Johnson chairs the Eastern Division of the Missouri American Legion Auxiliary and will attend the state membership committee meeting in Jefferson City this weekend.
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Kithryn Johnson
Kitchen Lighting For A Bright Efficient Kitchen
The kitchen should be well illuminated with minimal glare and shadows. Supplementary lighting fixtures are advised in addition to the central ceiling light for overall illumination and for task areas at the range refrigerator and sink.
Paint Striping as a Solution to Plain Interior Walls
Striping involves running narrow paint bands around walls parallel to wood trim to counteract monotony. Width color and distance from trim depend on room size decoration needs and the prominence of door and window casings.
Home Building Hindered by Zoning and Codes
Builders blame outdated zoning laws and building codes for restricting housing expansion. They argue excessive material requirements and street mandates raise costs, stifle innovation, and favor certain interests, urging revision by federal and local authorities.
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Federal Housing Administration
Heat in Winter Cool in Summer Unit Trend in HVAC
Manufacturers offer cabinet sized units comparable to radiators that provide complete winter heating and summer cooling with dehumidification. The same unit heats in winter via hot water or steam and cools in summer with cold water circulating through coils. A fan circulates air and filters it, with humidity control in winter.
Soundproofing With Closets For Quiet Between Rooms
A prospective homeowner can improve sound isolation between two bedrooms or between a bedroom and a bathroom by placing closets in the walls that connect the spaces. The resulting double walls act as effective sound barriers.
Office forms of every description available at The Herald
The Herald offers office forms of every description for public or private use. Available items include standard business forms, legal templates, and generic stationery suitable for general administrative tasks.
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Herald
Phillips 66 Poly Gas Promises Higher Octane For Cold Weather
With colder weather approaching, Phillips highlights its Poly Gas as the largest producer of natural high test gasoline. The advertisement touts octane that rivals premium grades, positioning the product as a pioneer in weather-matched gasoline at regular price.
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Phillips
FHA to aid military age buy, build homes unchanged
Federal Housing Administration will continue to insure mortgage and modernization loans for men of military age with no discrimination. Lenders may proceed as before Selective Draft Act, under new admin policy aligning with wartime protections. McDonald stated at Atlantic City ABA meeting and sent telegrams to major trade groups.
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Federal Housing Administration
Stewart McDonald
FHA
McDonald
American Bankers Association
Atlantic City
United States Savings and Loan League
Mortgage Bankers Association of A America
The
Investment Bankers Association
National Association of Mutual Savings Banks
Congress
Eral Housing Administration
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Rath Street
W. W. Lankford
A. B. Dill
Carbondale
Til
Jack Shuppert
Dick Lutz
C. I Lutz
Sikeston Public Schools
Kennett
U. S. Navy
Sikeston High School
Billy Anderson
James Moore
Sherry Winford
Alice van Horne
Joy Mae Edwards
Jean Cummins
Evelyn Klein
Sue Tanner
France
Frank Stevens
James Hahs
Lowell Greer
Bill Hopkins
Mr. Hopkins
Carlene Beasley
Harry Gordon Strain
Barbara Sikes
Sherry Winsford
James Martin
Teachers Register
Lawrence Knepper
M. L. Stewart
Keith Collins
Raymond Palm
T. S. Stallings
Vernon Green
Edwin Hartford
Thurman Travelstead
John Ellison
Orville Woothdraft
Dexter
Ralph K. Watkins
Social Science
University of Missouri
Garland Parker Thurman Travelstead
Orville Nothdraft
R. L. Harper
Pwaparrr
Eiee
Act
United States Naval Base
Pearl Harbor
Honolulu
William E. Swango
Pontiac
Telephone
Dead Animal Disposal Ce
MR. Farmer
Ben O. Matthews
NEW Deal
Billboard
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