Local History Archives

Local History Archives - May 2009

Newspapers, Missouri, Local History

Gospel for Bloomer Girls

Published May 30, 2009 Submitted by: Renee

Alternative religious services for bicyclists proposed in St. Louis’ Forest Park area in 1897. More...

Newspapers, Regional, Local History

Family Pets in 1901

Published May 30, 2009 Submitted by: Renee

The importance of family pets in the early 1900’s is illustrated in an obituary of the Dameron family’s pet horse. More...

Newspapers, Research Resources, Local History

Workin' on the railroad

Published May 19, 2009 Submitted by: Renee

A newspaper article about the Hall family of the Frisco Railroad could inspire you to search for your family members. More...

Newspapers, Local History

Walking…the thing to do since 1862

Published May 19, 2009 Submitted by: Renee

The healthful benefits of exercise is nothing new as seen in this newspaper article titled “Walking” from The Morning Herald, St. Joseph, Missouri, July 4, 1862, page 1
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Notable Events, Newspapers, Local History

UFO’s in the 1800’s

Published May 11, 2009 Submitted by: Renee

Were they balloons, experimental zeppelins, political forums, newspaper hoaxes or people from Mars? More...