Rural Missouri - September 2017 - 42

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While he only lived in Marceline
as a kid, his time there had
a lasting impression in
his career. He wanted
to become a newspaper
cartoonist, but instead
ended up in animation. He's
famous for many colorful
cartoon characters, but none as
famous as a big-eared rodent.

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77-18-19-2-19-21-65
This writer's
fascination with the
river caused him to take a career
as a steamboat pilot. His river
experiences were the topic in many
of the books he wrote under another
well-known name.

This infamous bank
robber was born in Clay
County in 1847. He robbed
his ﬁrst bank in Gallatin at the
age of 22. He was actually
shot and killed at the age of
34 while dusting a picture on
the wall of his rented home in
St. Joseph.

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45-82-91-2-99-21

Born in Lamar, this farm kid grew up
to be president of the United States!
He was known for his motto, "The buck
stops here."

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77-99-18-19-12
12-89-21-54-16-99-2

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This artist is known for his paintings of life on the
Missouri frontier, many of which are in the Missouri
State Capitol in Jefferson City. Besides being an
artist, he also held the ofﬁce of state representative
and treasurer among others.

This preacher's kid lived
on a farm near Hamilton.
He opened what became
a nationwide chain
of stores in 1902 and
offered customers "quality
products at fair prices."

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00-99-65-16-89-21-54-45-17-21
77-99-82-43-19-82
Born in Diamond he came up with 300 products from
peanuts, but also was an accomplished piano player and
artist. His artwork was even displayed at the Chicago
World's Fair in 1893.

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89-21-54-99-18-18-65
00-89-18-30-19-82

This legendary author wrote
about her family's adventures
on the frontier. While she's best
known for the "Little House"
series, which she wrote at her
farm in Mansﬁeld, the author
actually began her writing career
as a poultry columnist for the St.
Louis Star Farmer.

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RURAL MISSOURI | SEPTEMBER 2017

Buddy Bear found a photo he likes
in this issue - but he likes to see
things big - so he zoomed in on his favorite
part. Your mission? Mail Buddy Bear a note
telling him what page you found the photo on and
your age. If you're correct, your name goes into a
drawing to win a Buddy Bear drawstring backpack. We'll
choose ﬁve winners each month. Send your answer to: Buddy Bear's
"Find The Photo" * P.O. Box 1645 * Jefferson City, MO 65102.
This month's entries must be received by Sept. 14. Sorry adults -
this contest is for kids 13 and under.
Note: Due to last month's state fair coloring contest, we do not
have winners to announce this month.
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