Excerpts of her interview include horrifying images, including, “Some were dead, others dying, all had frightening wounds, and the sight was sickening indeed. Those among the soldiers who showed signs of vitality, were hastily moved forward, their…

So, what does a history teacher do with so much time on his hands and a ton of records readily available to the public through the Missouri Secretary of State’s Archives? Get more data. I can’t take credit for all of the data collected. This project…

As German immigrants arrived in Missouri, many settled in St. Louis, where a lot of breweries were created, but none as famous as Anheuser-Busch (1879). After signing the legislation to ratify the 21st Amendment, ending prohibition, FDR said: “I…

Following the American Revolution, there was near constant conflict between Great Britain and France. Because France was a trading partner of The United States and Britain was interfering with this trade by blocking American ships from getting to…

Honorable, respected, conservative. These are just a few words that describe former United States Congressman, Clarence Cannon. Cannon went from being a small town boy from Elsberry, Missouri to being one of the most powerful men in United States…

Elsberry, Missouri has never been a particularly large or wealthy town. The community’s biggest claim to fame is Congressman Clarence Cannon. While the community’s history is rather modest, moments of grandeur do shine through. For example: in the…

Those who have grown up in and around the town of Elsberry have undoubtedly heard the name of Clarence Cannon. The renowned Representative Cannon, of Missouri’s Ninth Congressional District, was born, raised, and lived, until the day he died, in our…

Why do people think that others are supposed to be perfect and then condemn them when they fail? Humans as a species have always put others on pedestals and then tear them down when they make a mistake. We put our trust in people and then get hurt…

On a blistering summer day, taking a dip in the pool is like paradise. Some are fortunate enough to own a private pool, but those who are not flock towards a community pool. The issue with this is that not every city has a public pool, and not…

Many in the area, like me, have wondered about the history of the three-story building at DuBois and Hwy 79 that was demolished this past week. Depending on who you talk to there have been many names for that building over the years, but since 1991…