Family and local history for Skidmore and northwest Missouri.
We are grateful to the University of Missouri for what we are certain is most excellent science, as reported in the July 15, 1915 edition of the Skidmore New Era (Skidmore, Missouri), page 2: Says Ice Cream is Healthy Food…. Read moreIce Cream is Healthy, Says Missouri Professor
Ice cream socials were a popular fundraiser in Skidmore (and, no doubt, in other parts, too), and Skidmore’s Manchester Band had just met with ice cream success a short time before, so they decided a repeat was in order. This… Read moreManchester Band Social
We think more people would line up to be patrons of the arts if they knew their contribution both supported music and brought with it homemade cake and ice cream. From the June 28, 1901 Skidmore Standard: Too Good to… Read moreA Good Dish of Ice Cream