November 18, 1818
This date in Missouri history. A group of citizens calling themselves the Smithton Company purchased from the government the land which is now Columbia, MO.
Missouri silo mysteries, sounds, and sights
An old roofless silo stands in the south field of my Missouri hay farm. While the exact circumstances are a mystery, neighbors say the silo lost its roof over forty years ago. Nothing is left of it now except for the bare ends of rebar exposed on top.
November 17, 1876
This date in Missouri history. The Audrain County Republican reported that Mr. David Crockett of Audrain County killed 341 rats in his corn cribs. Note: The writer wonder's, "Why did he wait so long? How could he have allowed 341 rats to be living in his harvested corn?"