As with most older homes a fascinating, connected story involves former inhabitants of a residence. The narrative of how …
The German Connection
Interestingly enough, two of the more distinguished names in Joplin had a common birthplace. Charles Schifferdecker and …
A Foot in the Door: Higher Education and Women at the Turn of the Century
At the turn of the century there was considerable conversation concerning women’s roles in society. By 1900, over four …
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Kansas’ Loss is Missouri’s Gain
Robert Smith Bader states in his book, Prohibition in Kansas, In 1880, Kansas became the first state to write into …
The Art of the Calling Card
America at the turn of the century was a very formal society, where precise protocol existed. Springtime was the start …