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Old Linn Creek – flooded by the Osage River

Posted on March 15, 2016 by admin

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

Posted on March 13, 2016 by admin

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

Posted on March 9, 2016 by admin

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

Posted on March 7, 2016 by admin

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

Posted on March 6, 2016 by admin

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

Posted on March 4, 2016 by admin

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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FLOODING ON THE OSAGE – July 2015

Posted on July 9, 2015 by admin

Flooding along the Osage River has made news this week. #LakeoftheOzarks filled to over capacity with flood gates roaring. The swinging bridge in this video spans Greatglaize Creek near Brumley, in Miller County. Designed by Joe Dice in the first … Continue reading →

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OSCEOLA Book Signing

Posted on March 20, 2015 by admin

Many thanks to Larry Lewis of Osceola for arranging our presentation to the St. Clair County Historical Society last week. With Larry’s recommendation and the support of Angie Jones, Director of the St. Clair County Library, we were invited to … Continue reading →

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KANSAS CITY STAR – 53 years ago today – CORPS RECOMMENDS ADDING POWER GENERATION TO KAYSINGER BLUFF DAM

Posted on March 16, 2015 by admin

Twelve years after authorization of what was then called Kaysinger Dam, and a little more than two years before the actual groundbreaking commencement of construction, Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. W. K. Wilson, Jr. recommended to the Secretary of … Continue reading →

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“WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A DAM ON THE OSAGE RIVER AFTER YOU’VE BOUGHT IT?”

Posted on November 20, 2014 by admin

In Damming the Osage we question the wisdom of the seven multipurpose Corps of Engineers dams and reservoirs built on the Osage River. The case we make against these public works projects is based on the flawed logic of the … Continue reading →

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