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Postal service in 1821 was problematic in most of Missouri. Article I, Section 8 of the U. S. Constitution gave Congress power, “To establish post offices…
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One of the main reasons for an explosion of settlement in Missouri prior to statehood was available land. However, obtaining title was complicated.First,…
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Welcome to the Missouri Bicentennial Minute from the State Historical Society of Missouri.May 21 marks the 200th anniversary of the gathering of devout…
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Welcome to the Missouri Bicentennial Minute from the State Historical Society of Missouri.May 21 marks the 200th anniversary of the gathering of devout…
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Welcome to the Missouri Bicentennial Minute from the State Historical Society of Missouri.Courts and their actions structured life in Missouri at…
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Welcome to the Missouri Bicentennial Minute from the State Historical Society of Missouri.The United States was amid the Panic of 1819 at the time of…
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Welcome to the Missouri Bicentennial Minute from the State Historical Society of Missouri.Working class Missourians wore clothing for special occasions…
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Welcome to the Missouri Bicentennial Minute from the State Historical Society of Missouri.Clothing worn by Missourians in 1821 depended on economic…
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Welcome to the Missouri Bicentennial Minute from the State Historical Society of Missouri. Missourians could choose a wide array of medicines from stores…
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We can learn about how people lived in Missouri in 1821 by examining items sold in mercantile stores. Most such stores were combinations of modern-day…