Century later: Recalling 1918’s deadly influenza outbreak
At left is the grave of James E. Durst, who died at the age of 24 during the Spanish Influenza epidemic in October 1918. At right is the...
Small-town boy experienced his share of real-life drama
Kim Johnson contributed this 1980s photo of her grandfather, Roy Stonewall Johnson. Roy grew up near Fabius in rural Marion County, Mo....
1928: Miss Feaster released as principal; Palmyra district wanted a man for the job
Miss Catherine Feaster, principal of Palmyra’s Washington elementary school and eighth-grade teacher, is pictured along with her class in...
Corrine Armer’s brief residency in Hannibal paints a memorable picture of the fashion era
John Thomas Michael and his wife, Cora Irene Hey, are pictured circa 1891, around the time of their marriage. Cora, later known as...