Dutch immigrant and woodworker Henry Tibbe received approval on his patent application for an improved corncob pipe on this date in 1878.
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Whether you’re just learning about pipes or you’re looking for a Christmas gift, Missouri Meerschaum has a lot to offer.
Washington’s first newspaper, the bilingual Franklin Courier, launched a tradition of German journalism and signaled the community’s growing importance as a center of German culture. Adelbert Baudissin, editor and proprietor, was a former count from Holstein who was among those who fled Germany after the 1848 uprising. The courier was printed on Fridays in German …
On February 17, 1857, Iron County was established. A special act by the Missouri Legislature led to the formation of Iron County, carved out of parts of Dent, Madison, Reynolds, St. Francois, Washington, and Wayne Counties.
Washington, Missouri, offers museums, restaurants, antique stores, and of course, Missouri Meerschaum Company.
On this day, Henry Tibbe of Washington, Missouri patented an improved corncob pipe.
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