A plan for unemployed boys
Despite city ordinances against letting cows roam, downtown Springfield had "an army" of cows roaming South Jefferson, Elm and Cherry Streets.
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Jimmie Driftwood
Jimmie Driftwood, widely known folklorist and singer, visited May Kennedy McCord in 1958 at her Springfield home. Lucile Morris Upton recorded some of his history in a long article for the News-Leader.
Municipal Christmas Tree 1923
The Springfield Traction Company donated 4,000 round-trip streetcar fares so that Springfield school children could attend the municipal Christmas tree celebration.
Racing
The Fairgrounds Speedway hosted one of the most unique races ever held at the historic speedway in 1958.
World War I Veterans Fundraiser
In order to raise money for disabled soldiers from the First World War, several Springfield groups sold "tags" for people to wear.
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