Snowstorm, November 1898
A snowstorm hits Skidmore, Missouri in 1898.
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Bring your grade cards
School starts in 1898 Skidmore with 182 pupils.
Letter from Copper River
Skidmore’s George Gilliland wrote the following letter, which was published in the February 4, 1899 Skidmore Standard: From Copper River Valdes Alaska, Dec. 12, 1898: Dear friends, I will endeavor to write a few lines this evening as there is… Read moreLetter from Copper River
Weddings from the 1898 Skidmore Standard
In 1898, Skidmore, Missouri was represented by a weekly newspaper that regularly boosted the town, chastised its merchants for not advertising enough, and reported all the important news of the day, including who was visiting whom. Earlier, we brought you… Read moreWeddings from the 1898 Skidmore Standard
Patton-Jones
We celebrate the hearts and flowers of Valentines Day and warm the cold light of February by recalling weddings from years past. Today’s comes from the Skidmore Standard, August 26, 1898, page 1: Wedded Marion Patton and Miss Florance Jones… Read morePatton-Jones
Manchester-Parrish
We celebrate the hearts and flowers of Valentines Day and warm the cold light of February by recalling weddings from years past. Today’s comes from the November 4, 1898 Skidmore Standard, page 1: Manchester-Parrish We record this week the marriage… Read moreManchester-Parrish
Joel-Ford
We celebrate the hearts and flowers of Valentines Day and warm the cold light of February by recalling weddings from years past. Today’s comes from the November 18, 1898 Skidmore Standard, pages 4 and 5: Joel-Ford Once again the impressive… Read moreJoel-Ford
Al Bender Advertises
Those who have yet to find their own sweethearts for February 14 may wish to follow the lead of Skidmore’s Al Bender in 1898: Al Bender wishes the public to know, especially all marriageable ladies, that he is on the… Read moreAl Bender Advertises
The Klondiker Returns
James Skidmore, adventurer and traveler, had written home about his journey to Alaska. The November 18, 1898 Skidmore Standard reported his joyous return: Klondiker Returns James Skidmore returned home last Friday evening after an eight months experience in the gold… Read moreThe Klondiker Returns
Life in South Dakota
As published in the December 30, 1898 Skidmore Standard: He Remembers Skidmore A friend here received a letter this week from Mr. A. J. Welsh of Center City, S. D., and the STANDARD is glad to publish a few extracts… Read moreLife in South Dakota