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KSN/KODE — The son of a Swiss farmer and merchant by the name of Herman Jaegar, found his way to Newton County near Neosho in 1865 when he was a young man. He was formally educated in Switzerland until he was 16, and then gained experience working in a wine house. It’s these experiences that […]
As part of its efforts to commemorate the state’s bicentennial, the State Historical Society of Missouri has launched the Missouri Encyclopedia, a freely accessible, engaging, and authoritative resource for understanding Missouri’s past and people. Visitors to the Encyclopedia’s website can explore topics like the Louisiana Purchase and Missouri-Kansas Border War and learn how these events shaped the nation and Missouri’s place within it. Biographies on the site illustrate the lives of Missourians who became movie stars, famous athletes, military leaders, politicians, and more. SHSMO ...