Monthly Archives: March 2016

Ha Ha Tonka, Mo. Can you identify this Mystery Image?

Real photo postcard, published by G. A. Moulder, Linn Creek, MO. Unsent. “Hahatonka, MO” pencilled on back. We’ve gone back and forth on whether these are ruins or some natural rock formations. Obviously, the castle didn’t burn until much later … Continue reading

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Old Linn Creek – flooded by the Osage River

View of Linn Creek, Mo., written in white ink. Published by G. A. Moulder, Linn Creek, Mo. This appears to show high water on the Osage River and shows Linn Creek flooded to varying degrees. Linn Creek was built at … Continue reading

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Dr. Moore’s office in Linn Creek, Missouri

Real photo postcard. No publisher. “Dr. Moore L. C. Mo.” is written in red ink. L.C. is Linn Creek Unsent. Penciled on back, “Linn Creek, Mo.” There appear to be some political advertisements pasted in the window. Shows a horse-drawn … Continue reading

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Missouri Mules pulling a Fetching Missouri Maid

Real photo postcard published by Jas. Bruin Linn Creek, Mo. This card was never mailed but has a penciled message on the back from Georgia Heaton to Merton Heaton: “This is your little Fluzzy in the hack for a ride. … Continue reading

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Paddlefish Misinformation in March issue Missouri Conservationist

The monthly feature, “What is it?” in the March issue of the magazine published by the Missouri Department of Conservation has a close up photo of paddlefish eggs. Then the reveal on page 8 correctly states this large ancient fish … Continue reading

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“Cemetery Ridge” on the Osage

One of the best parts of working on a book is the research – specifically the road trips to locations we’re writing about. Hard to believe that eight years ago Damming the Osage was still just the “Osage River book” … Continue reading

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Cliff over Counterfeiters’ Cave at Ha Ha Tonka

The wild scenery at Ha Ha Tonka was appreciated by our ancestors. The walls of the collapsed cavern defied development so they look pretty much today like they did a hundred years ago. The story is (and it’s on most … Continue reading

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