Family and local history for Skidmore and northwest Missouri.
Advertisement reads, “This week marks the trail’s end of a strenuous year. It brings memories of old days, old times and friends, and our hearts go out to each of those whose friendship we cherish. Into this time we want… Read moreThe Trail’s End of a Strenuous Year
Advertisement reads, “Barrett’s Harvest Specials. Your winter requirements are here. Fall and winter comforts for you in good things to eat, and warm things to wear are here assembled for distribution. We invite you to inspect our lines, and we… Read moreHarvest Specials at Barrett’s, 1921
Do you need to buy new towels? See Barrett’s. Advertisement reads, “Thorough drying of the hands and face goes a long way toward preserving the natural beauty of the skin. Slip-shod methods of drying the skin after washing will produce… Read moreAvoid trouble with good towels
Advertisement reads, “Cloak Sale Friday and Saturday, October 14 and 15. This is the date set for our big showing of ladies’ and children’s coats. Materials include all wool novelty cloakings, polo cloths, velours, broad cloths, seal plush. Dozens of… Read moreCloak Sale at Barrett’s, 1921
From the Skidmore News (Skidmore, Missouri), September 8, 1921, page 1: Celebrated Golden Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barrett celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last Thursday. Dinner was served on the lawn, cafeteria style. Mr. Barrett received a gold headed… Read moreBarrett Golden Wedding Anniversary, 1921
From the June 16, 1921 Skidmore News (Skidmore, Missouri), page 1: Local Men Obtain Patent.Two local men, Clyde Barrett and Ed Coston, are putting on the market a new device for tightening bolts after the bolt holes have become worn…. Read moreBarrett and Coston Obtain Patent, 1921
Advertisement reads, “Barrett’s Bulletin for Friday and Saturday Selling. 6-ounce glass of Jelly, all flavors, 3 jars for .25. 16-ounce Pure Fruit Jams, all flavors, .35. 1 pound 6 ounces apple butter, per can .20. Gallon Apple Butter, .90. Large… Read moreBargains at Barrett’s, 1921
Social news from the December 13, 1917 Skidmore New Era (Skidmore, Missouri), page 1: Entertained ClassThe young men’s class of the M. E. Sunday school was entertained by its teacher, F. H. Barrett, at the Barrett home last Thursday evening…. Read moreF. H. Barrett Entertains, 1917
We’re looking for winter bargains, and we have found them at the store of Barrett, Stoolfer & Owens in Skidmore, Missouri. Too bad we missed this ten-day sale, as advertised in the Skidmore New Era, November 26, 1908, page 5:… Read moreCloak Sale at Barrett, Stoolfer & Owens, 1908
Here’s some enthusiastic advertising from Barrett, Stoolfer & Owens in the Skidmore New Era (Skidmore, Missouri), October 29, 1908, page 4: Large ad is illustrated with a sack of Bulte’s Best flour. The advertisement reads, “You never heard of its… Read moreYou’ve Never Heard of Its Equal