Bill of lading from the M. Michael & Bro. Co. of Paducah, Kentucky, for 1 box saddlery, 3 sacks collars, 1 bundle hames, and 1 package whips. Delivery by the M. Michael & Bro. Co., wholesale harness and saddlery, buggies, carts, etc. to St. Francis, Arkansas. July 19th, 1898.
The Missouri Botanical Gardens - Known the world over as Shaw's Garden, this is one of the finest such units in the world, second only in size to the famous Kew Gardens in London. It is the gift to the city from Henry Shaw, who started it in 1859 and by his will provided for its perpetuation. Its greenhouses alone cover more than 2 acres and its collection of orchids is the finest in the world.
Charles Binaggio was leader if a Kansas City Democratic faction. He was at a time an underling of the late Boss Tom Pendergast. Later he opposed the once-powerful Pendergast organization. He was a witness before a federal grand jury investigating underworld activities shortly before his death.
Break in the Mississippi Levee near the canal at Vicksburg.-Sketched by Mr. Theodore R. Davis.-[See page 215.]; and Cutting away the dam at the head of the Vicksburg Canal.-Sketched by Mr. Theodore R. Davis.-[See page 215.]
Receipt of Shipping for Mr. A. Langenberg, for delivery of good aboard the Str. BUCK ELK, signed by John Heckmann, clerk. Goods shipped include 5000 bricks, rope, and a skiff.
Image from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper from November 25, 1882. The sketch by Charles Upham depicts workers carrying large bags onto a steamboat under the supervision of a well dressed man with a cane. A large light is positioned on the right and the men cast shadows upon the ground.
Page from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper from June 4, 1881. The page contains two large images. The image at the top is a view of Kansas City based on a photograph by M. B. Bower. The image at the bottom is of a sixty-thousand-pound steamship bed being poured at the Morgan Iron-Works in New York City.