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The Murder of Martin Twillman
There is a certain nostalgia that conditions us to view the past as somehow more peaceful, and to think of rural areas as idyllic and unspoiled by crime. So when…
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The Education of St. Ferdinand
Most of North St. Louis County is part of what is formally designated as St. Ferdinand Township - and this fact alone is evidence of how the names of places…
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This Old Road House
For you and I, living in modern America, it is perhaps hard to imagine what a pub can contribute to our lives (besides the social benefits). But the value of…
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Artistic in Old Lace
You'll have to forgive the weak pun in the title, but we are always happy to celebrate artistic talent in all its forms. Our ancestor Clara Welp was a talented…
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Sleuthing Through Time
We do quite a bit of genealogical research here, and it is always fun when you can use your wits to force the past to give up its secrets. This…