Christmas Celebrations
Fall by the Wayside: Springfield enjoyed an uncommonly quiet Christmas Eve in 1908.
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Y.M.C.A. Thanksgiving
The Y.M.C.A had a turkey dinner for anyone who had brought in a new member.
Thanksgiving in 1918
The "Mansfield Mirror" appeals to readers to make Thanksgiving special to the World War 1 troops overseas.
Ghosts
The Springfield correspondent for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch interviewed locals to record if they believed in ghosts. Published in 1889, the results show a wide variety of beliefs.
Robert Crow’s Trial
Robert Crow, proprietor of 'Remember the Maine' lunch stand, was taken to court for maintaining a disorderly place of business in 1899.
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Wednesday, December 12- Exploring Genealogy
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