Albany Capital Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Albany Capital was a newspaper published in Albany, Missouri. The paper ran until 1957 until it merged with the Albany Ledger. This collection includes issues from 1901-1957. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Albany Ledger Contributed by: Gentry County Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Albany Ledger was a newspaper published in Albany, Missouri. The paper ran in its independent form until 1957 when it merged with the Albany Capital. The combined paper ran until 1989 when it merged with the Stanberry Headlight to make the Ledger-Headlight which is still in publication today. This collection includes issues from 1868-1871; 1882-1966. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Bevier Appeal Contributed by: Macon Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Bevier Appeal was a weekly Independent newspaper published until 1925. The eight page paper was released every Friday in Bevier, Missouri. The paper was succeeded by the Shelby County Independent of Clarence, MO. This collection includes issues from 1901-1921. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Bland Courier Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Bland Courier started its long history on May 6, 1904 with W. F. Phelps as its editor and proprietor. The paper is still currently being published. This collection cover issues published from 1914-1951. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Bolivar Free Press Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Bolivar Free Press was a weekly newspaper published at Bolivar, Mo. It was first published on June 04, 1868. This collection includes issues from 1868-1875. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Boonville Weekly Observer Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Boonville Weekly Observer was a weekly newspaper published at Booville, MO. The paper ceased publication in 1861, ending its run due to the Civil War. This collection includes issues from 1854-1856. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Border Star Newspaper [also Weekly Border Star] Contributed by: Kansas City Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri This collection includes issues of the Border Star newspaper published weekly in Westport, Missouri from the years 1858 to 1860, covering various concerns of Westport, especially slavery. | |
Brookfield Gazette Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Brookfield Gazette was first published on April 23, 1867 and continued its run until January 20, 1927 when it merged with the Linn County Budget to form the Linn County Budget-Gazette. This collection includes issues from 1867-1874. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Brunswick Weekly Brunswicker Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Weekly Brunswicker was published from 1853 to 1857. It was preceded by "The Brunswicker" and succeeded by "The Central City and Brunswicker". This collection includes issues from 1854-1857. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Buffalo Reflex Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Buffalo Reflex began publication in August 1869. Although it changed hands and politics often over the years, the Reflex maintained its presence in Buffalo, Mo. This collection includes issues from 1869-1873. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Butler Bates County Record Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Bates County Record, the first paper established post-Civil War in Bates county, Missouri, presented its inaugural issue in 1866. This collection covers issues from 1868-1878. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Calhoun Clarion Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Calhoun Clarion was founded in 1902 by editor and publisher James R. Bush, replacing the Calhoun Free Press as the town's primary paper. Nonpartisan and published weekly, the paper covered a variety of local, national, and foreign news. In 1911, Bush retired due to his failing health, and the paper was promptly purchased by Calhoun local Philip L. DeHardt. The paper changed hands once again in 1914, when DeHardt sold the Clarion back to James Bush and his son, Adolphus S. Bush. Publishers Bush and Son disbanded the paper after moving to Montrose and founding the Montrose Tidings. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
California Loyal Missourian, Loyal Journal, and Moniteau Journal Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The California Loyal Missourian was a newspaper published in California, Missouri. In its second year, the paper changed its title to the Loyal Journal. In 1869, it changed titles again, becoming the Moniteau Journal for the remainder of its run. This collection includes issues from 1866-1875. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
California Moniteau County Democrat and California Democrat Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The California Moniteau County Democrat was a newspaper published in California, Missouri. The paper "resolved to furnish" its readers with a "local, Democratic paper." It eventually changed titles, becoming the California Democrat. This collection includes issues from 1870-1876. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Cameron Sun Contributed by: Cameron Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Cameron Sun was a newspaper published in Cameron, Missouri. In 1920, Cameron's many newspapers were consolidated to form The Cameron Sun and the Weekly Observer. In 1975, the paper was consolidated with the Cameron Citizen to form the Cameron Citizen Observer. This collection includes issues from 1887-1889; 1902-1904; 1914-1974. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Canton Press Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Canton Press was a newspaper published in Canton, Missouri. One of the five oldest family newspapers in Missouri, the Canton Press was established by J.W. Barrett in 1862 as a Democratic sheet. Barrett went on to be the first president of the Missouri Press Association. This collection includes issues from 1862-1877. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Cape Girardeau Argus Contributed by: Southeast Missouri State University A weekly newspaper for Cape Girardeau, Missouri, published by W. H. Hamilton. The paper runs from June 18, 1863 through June 1, 1871, covering the Civil War era. The physical issues were bound into four volumes. Please note that there are two missing issues (May 26, 1864 and September 16, 1869) and that the issues from June 15, 1865 to July 27, 1865 have received conservation treatment. | |
Carrollton Wakenda Record Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Wakenda Record was published from 1868 to 1878 when it became the Carroll Record. The Wakenda Record published local and agricultural news, local advertisements, and general interest national stories. This collection includes issues from 1872-1878. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Carter County Journal Contributed by: Carter County Library; State Historical Society of Missouri O.L. Clark began publishing the Carter County Journal in Van Buren, MO in 1913. A fire destroyed the Journal offices in December 1914, and Clark went on to publish the Current Local. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Carter County News Contributed by: Carter County Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Carter County News got its start in 1919, by a father-son team, Milton and Gid Stafford. The weekly paper ran until 1926 and was absorbed by the Southeast Missourian. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Carthage Banner Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Carthage Banner began publication in December 1866. Self-styled as a "true index and expounder of home events and happenings," the Banner was an advocate for the Republican party and for growth in Jasper county after the Civil War. This collection includes issues from 1866-1879. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Caruthersville Democrat, Twice-a-week Democrat, and Democrat-Argus Contributed by: Caruthersville Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri Published in Caruthersville, Missouri, this paper began publication in 1892. In 1900, it changed names to the Twice-a-week Democrat. In 1921 it merged with the Pemiscot Argus forming the Democrat-Argus. This collection includes issues from 1892-1965. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Caruthersville Republican and Caruthersville Journal Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Republican was published by Kathryn Yater Smith and J.S. Smith in 1917. The paper was later sold to E.J. Melton, who in turn sold the paper in 1925 to mother-son publishing team Lonnie B Markey and J. Thomas Markey, owners of the City Printing Company. A strong proponent of Prohibition and the 18th Amendment, Mrs. Markey promised that the paper would serve as a "law enforcement organ" and that she would "crusade against bootleggers and scofflaws with the same zeal that actuated her to espouse the dry cause" (8/27/1925). J. Thos. Mackey sold the Republican to Allen B. Merritt who took ownership on March 1, 1963 with the papers name changing to the Caruthersville Journal. Merritt graduated from the Portageille High School in 1946 and received his journalism degree from the University of Missouri. He was editor of the Portageville Review before moving to Tennessee in 1953. Since 195 5 he was publisher of the Goodlettsville Gazette and Hendersonville Star-News in Nashville. The Caruthersville Journal ceased publication at the end of December, 1968. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Caruthersville Southeast Scimitar and Pemiscot Press Contributed by: Caruthersville Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Southeast Scimitar published its first edition on May 23, 1901 with Corydon Garrett as owner and editor. In 1902, the name changed to the Pemiscot Press. This collection includes issues from 1901-1906; 1908. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Cassville Republican Contributed by: Barry-Lawrence Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Cassville Republican was founded by George E. Harris in 1872. In 1900 Harris sold The Republican to John M. Grimes, who promised a paper devoted to local interest first and Republican politics second. This collection includes issues from 1890-1946. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Catholic Tribune and Conception Star Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Catholic Tribune was a newspaper published in St. Joseph, Missouri. This collection includes issues from 1889-1924. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Charleston Courier Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The first newspaper published in Charleston, Missouri was the Charleston Courier (est. 1857), "an independent journal devoted to the interests of the people of south-east Missouri." It was one of the few southeast Missouri papers that continued to be published during the Civil War. This collection includes issues from 1859-1875. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Clarence Courier Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Clarence Courier was the second newspaper published in the town of Clarence. This Democratic newspaper was started by W.M. Bradley in February 1881. This collection includes issues from 1881-1922. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Clarence Republican Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Clarence Republican was the first Republican paper in the Clarence area and was started by O.P. Devin on October 2, 1889. It is unsure when the Republican quit publication, but it reported on the local news until at least 1913. This collection includes issues from 1898-1899; 1901; 1913. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Clinton Advocate Contributed by: Henry County Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Advocate was established in 1876 by publishers Jones and Orem. The Advocate was the primary Republican newspaper for Henry County, and covered all local and political news. This collection includes issues from 1874-1875; 1883; 1886-1887; 1889-1901. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Clinton Eye Contributed by: Henry County Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Clinton Eye was established by Thomas O. Smith in 1885. The Eye originated as the Democratic newspaper of Henry and Clinton counties. This collection includes issues from 1885-1945. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Columbia Missourian Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri; University of Missouri School of Journalism This collection includes issues of the Columbia Missourian daily newspaper for the years 1908, 1909, 1929, 1966, and from January 2, 1966 through December 31,1985. | |
Commerce Dispatch Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Commerce Dispatch (est. 1867) was the "pioneer paper of Scott county," and its editors believed that a local county paper would provide more value than any city journal. Despite focusing on Scott county issues, events, and "local chat," the Dispatch chose to adopt "something of [a] city air in typography." This collection includes issues from 1867-1872. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Crawford County Democrat Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri Crawford County Democrat began publication in 1888 with Frank H. Farris as publisher. The paper briefly changed its name to the Steelville Democrat for the several issues in February and March of 1896. With the March 12, 1896 issue the new owners were O.T. Johnson and A.J. Slack and they changed the name back to the Crawford County Democrat. They stated, "The Democrat comes to you this week in new spring dress, enlarged and otherwise greatly improved." The Democrat continued on until October 12, 1905, when the title was changed to the Steelville Ledger. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Crawford Mirror Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Crawford Mirror was founded in 1872 by Thos. H. Roberts. At the time of its founding, the Mirror was the only paper published in Crawford County and operate in a house on his farm four miles outside of Steelville on the Scotia Road. In his first issue May 4, 1872, he states "The Mirror will be to all intents and purposes, a local county paper, devoted to the true interests of the people of Crawford. Taking Progress, Truth, and Right as its guides, it will strife to follow whatever they lead the way." B.F. Russell becomes publisher the paper on April 4, 1895 and continued as such for more than ten years. In June of 1908 Levi Hopkins, a longtime employee, becomes publisher and editor and continues until his death on March 7, 1920. The paper continues to be published by the Hopkins family until the September 1, 1921 issue when the paper was purchased by S. J. Easterday. Easterday published the paper until his death on January 7, 1935. In 1986 the paper changed names to Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Cuba Review and Telephone Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Cuba Review began as the Cuba Telephone on Jan 6, 1899. The name was changed to the Cuba Review with the November 6, 1903 so as not to be confused with the new local telephone exchange with a new editor and publisher John Harris. Harris and his family left Cuba in 1905, selling the Review to T.I. Baxter. The Review changed hands yet again shortly thereafter, when T.I. Baxter sold the paper to Mildred Godwin in 1906. The Godwin family ran the paper for more than ten years, with Mildred Godwin as publisher and Kate Godwin as principle editor. In August of 1918 the paper sold to H. H. Marshall and who took over as editor and publisher with the August 22 issue. By 1930 the paper had again changed ownership to Rehm Thielecke who published the paper through 1940. The paper ceased publication in 1948. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Current Local Contributed by: Carter County Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Current Local was established in 1884 by Clay A. Moseley. This democratic, weekly newspaper is located in Van Buren, Missouri. The Local has been able to report on the timber industry boom the county experienced from 1887-1921, World Wars I and II, and all the events both national and local to the present day. This collection covers issues published from 1884 to 1994. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Daily Evening Herald and Commercial Advertiser Contributed by: St. Louis Mercantile Library, University of Missouri - St. Louis The Daily Evening Herald was an early newspaper in St. Louis, Missouri. The materials in this collection cover June-October of 1835. | |
Darlington Record Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri Publishers Arden W. Butler and S.A. Stevens started the Darlington Record on January 29, 1891. The weekly paper was Republican in politics and was published every Thursday.The paper was published until 1907 when it combined with the Albany Capital. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Deepwater World Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Deepwater World was established in 1901 by W.E. Cain. The paper was sold in 1914 to Romie L. Turner. In 1917 the paper came under new management after being sold to The World Printing Company. In 1918 the World was sold again to publishers Wright and Morton. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Doniphan Prospect Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The first newspaper in Ripley county, the Doniphan Prospect, commenced publication on June 19, 1874. The paper declared to be "neutral in politics and religion." This collection includes issues from 1874-1878. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Douglas County Herald Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Douglas County Herald was founded in 1887 with its first issue on March 3 by editor and publisher team G. J. Roote and H. E. Frink as "The official paper of Douglas County." With the April 5, 1888 issue Fink was replaced by Ed R. Sprague as one of the editors. Ownership of the paper changed with the December 6, 1888 issue when attorneys J. K. Bulger became editor and George B. Waters business manager. Ben J. Smith becomes the new editor and proprietor with the November 8, 1894 issue. Frank J. Davis joined the paper on July 26, 1906. O. M. Osborne and Robert F. Jenkins became owners of the paper with the August 5, 1909 edition. With the April 14, 1910 issue the Douglas County Herald and the Douglas County Advance consolidated under the Herald Publishing Company. The Herald Publishing Company was composed of Oliver B. Davis, Irlee T. Curry, Frank J. Davis and Robert F. Jenkins. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Edina Sentinel Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Sentinel was published form 1868-1880 when it changed titles to the Edina Sentinel and continued publishing until 1939. Early editorial attitudes displayed a lack of confidence in government. This collection includes issues from 1869-1875. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Ellington Press Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Far West Contributed by: William Jewell College The Far West newspaper was published weekly in Liberty, Missouri from August 11, 1836 to October 6, 1836. | |
Franklin County Observer Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Franklin County Observer began publishing in 1861 in Washington, Mo. and ended 1926 when it was succeeded by the Washington Missourian. This collection covers issues published from 1893-1926. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Franklin County Record Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri After several failed attempts at publishing a newspaper in Union, Missouri, William Leiser found success with the Franklin County Record in 1874. In February 1887, Leiser changed the name of his paper to the Union Record. The Record was sold in December 1890 to the publishers of the Tribune and the Washington Republican, ending its sixteen-year run. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Franklin County Tribune Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri Dr. William Moore started the Franklin County Progress, which later became the Franklin County Tribune, in Union, Missouri on May 15, 1865. This collection covers issues published from 1887-1966. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
From the Darkroom: Springfield's Historic Newspaper Photographs Contributed by: Springfield-Greene County Library This collection consists of thousands of photographic negatives and prints from the Springfield News & Leader , Leader and Press , and the Daily News . | |
Fulton Telegraph Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Missouri Telegraph was published in Fulton, Mo from 1850 to 1869 by J.B. Williams. In 1869 the title changed to the Fulton Telegraph and continued to be published until 1895. This collection includes issues from 1863-1880. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Gallatin North Missourian Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The North Missourian was first published in August 1864 until 1903 as a weekly paper when the paper became the Gallatin North Missourian. This collection includes issues from 1864-1874. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Gasconade County Republican Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Gasconade County Republican printed its first issue in 1905 in Owensville, Mo. This collection covers issues published from 1905-1966. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Gerald Journal Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri Edwin H. Vemmer, a former prison guard and teacher, started the Gerald Journal. The independent paper had the heading "Publishes all the county news." Vemmer retired due to ill health around 1964 and passed the paper to his son-in-law Robert A. Edmonson. Publication ceased in 1965. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
German Language Newspapers Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri This collection includes copies of German-language newspapers published in Warren and Gasconade Counties dating from 1842 to 1928. Newspapers include Der Missionar, Warrenton Volksfreund, Hermanner Volksblatt, Hermanner Wochenblatt, Licht-Freund, and Die Gasconade Zeitung. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Grand River and Trenton Republican Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri Colonel W.B. Rogers took charge of the Trenton Grand River Republican on September 2, 1869. One of the "most influential weeklies of northern Missouri," the Republican was "constantly improving, wide-awake, and up with the spirit of the times." This collection includes issues from 1869-1878. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Grandin Herald Contributed by: Carter County Library; State Historical Society of Missouri Elbert E. White began publishing the Grandin Herald in 1905. Republican in persuasion, the paper boasted that it would "work for the best interests and advancements of the community." The paper only lasted four years with publication ceasing in 1909. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Grant City Star Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Grant City Star was published in Worth County from 1869 to 1922. Found within its pages are general articles, literature, and bold advertisements. The paper promoted the agricultural interest of the community and local new. This collection includes issues from 1871-1877. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Hannibal Clipper Contributed by: Hannibal Free Public Library The issues from this daily Hannibal, Missouri newspaper are from 1874-1875 and 1877. | |
Hannibal Courier-Post Contributed by: Hannibal Free Public Library These images are from the October 1935 issues of this daily newspaper published in Hannibal, Missouri. | |
Hannibal Messenger Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri Launched in 1852, the Hannibal Messenger was a daily paper in Hannibal, Misouri. On December 7, 1858, it commenced publication. This collection includes issues from 1854-1859. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Hayti Critic Contributed by: Caruthersville Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Critic was a controversial socialist paper published at several location during its approximately 10 year run. This collection includes issues from 1915. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Hayti Pemiscot Argus Contributed by: Caruthersville Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Hayti Pemiscot Argus was established in 1898 in Caruthersville, Missouri. In 1921, the Pemiscot Argus and Twice-a-week Democrat were consolidated to form the Democrat Argus. This collection includes issues from 1905-1921. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Henry County Democrat Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Henry Country Democrat was established in 1875 by publisher Chas. H. Whitaker & Son. The Whitaker family published the Democrat for seventy-five years before selling the paper to Mahlon N. White in 1950. The paper served as the Democratic Party's primary paper in Henry County. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Henry Republican Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Henry County Republican was found by in 1891 by publishers H.H Mitchell and C.A. Mitchell. Staunchly Republican in its politics, the paper stated "the Republican knows no master by the welfare of the party... party, not faction, will control the policy of the Republican." (citation) In 1903 the Mitchells sold the paper to Clarence D. Wallace. The Republican was sold again in 1907 to R.V. Fellhauer, who ran the paper as sole publisher for two years before establishing the Henry County Republican Printing Company in 1909. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Hermann Advertiser and Advertiser-Courier Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Advertiser-Courier printed its first issue in 1873 under the name of The Hermann Advertiser. This collection covers issues published from 1875-1922. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Hermitage Index Contributed by: Hickory County Library; State Historical Society of Missouri F.M. Wilson and William McCracken started the Index, a weekly, six-column, Republican paper, in July 1885. In 1898 the paper merged with the Hermitage Gazette, published by L.J. Slavens, to make the Index-Gazette. In 1903, the title reverted back to The Index. This collection covers issues published from 1885 to 1964. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Higbee News Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Higbee News was a newspaper published in Randolph, Missouri. This collection includes issues from 1949. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Howell County Gazette Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri Howell County Gazette, 1898-1945. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Hunnewell Graphic Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Hunnewell Graphic was a newspaper in Hunnewell, Missouri. It ran until 1957 when the publisher sold the paper and the name changed to the Hunnewell Standard. This collection includes issues from 1896-1928; 1936-1938; 1942; 1947-1956. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Index to Selected Missouri Newspapers Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri Index to selected Missouri newspapers, compiled by The State Historical Society of Missouri. With the exception of the Liberty Tribune, which is available on Missouri Digital Heritage, the newspapers are not available online. Index entries include newspaper title, subject, description, and notes. | |
Iron County Register Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Iron County Register took "Our God, Our Country, and Truth" as its motto when it commenced publication in 1867. An influential paper, the Register was published weekly for nearly a century (1867-1965). This collection includes issues from 1867-1879. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Jackson Missouri Cash-Book Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri On August 4, 1871, the Missouri Cash-Book became the first newspaper to appear in Jackson, Missouri since the outbreak of the Civil War. Its salutatory message declared it would be an independent, democratic, "live, wide-awake local journal". This collection includes issues from 1871-1878. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Jefferson City Missouri State Times Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Jefferson City Missouri State Times began publication in 1963. It was considered to be a radical and influential journal. This collection includes issues from 1863-1870. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Jefferson City Peoples' Tribune Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Peoples' Tribune was established October 4, 1865 with the ambitious goal to "preserve the natural and constitutional rights of individuals, promote justice, humanity, and patriotism, and secure the prosperity and happiness of the people." Becoming a popular and influential paper, the Tribune went on to receive state printing contracts, becoming the official paper of the state. This collection includes issues from 1865-1878. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Jefferson County Library Special Collections Contributed by: Jefferson County Library A digital collection of audio and visual resources held by the Jefferson County Library-Missouri which includes hours of local history interviews, over 400 historic photographs, more than 100 local history articles researched and written by Genealogy department staff, and a searchable index of County newspapers on microfilm. | |
Kansas City Daily Journal of Commerce Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Kansas City Daily Journal of Commerce was known for advocating growth and improvements in the city, including building railroads. The daily version of the Journal was published each day of the week except Mondays. This collection includes issues from 1865-1871; 1873-1878. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Kansas City Journal Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Kansas City Daily Journal and Kansas City Journal's weekday and Saturday editions typically ran 8-10 pages and feature state, national, and international news; local and society details; editorials, book reviews, and serialized literature; and classified ads. This collection includes issues from 1895-1899. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Kate Moody Collection Contributed by: Webster Groves Historical Society The Kate Moody Collection consists of thousands of documents assembled by Katherine Twining Moody, a librarian with St. Louis Public Library from 1895-1945. | |
King City Chronicle Contributed by: Gentry County Library; State Historical Society of Missouri G. G. Strock started the politically independent King City Chronicle in April 1881. It was published until 1947 when it was sold to the Tri-County News. This collection includes issues from 1893-1947. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
King City Democrat Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The King City Democrat was a newspaper published in King City, Missouri. It was one of the rare papers to have a female publisher. This collection includes issues from 1898-1899; 1903; 1905-1918. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
King City Tri-County News Contributed by: Gentry County Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Tri-County News began on June 11, 1920. The weekly paper serves citizens of Andrew, DeKalb, and Gentry Counties relating local and national news. The Tri-County News is still in publication. This collection includes issues from 1920-1954. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Kirksville North Missouri Tribune and Register Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The North Missouri Tribune published in 1870 by G. W. Browing and John Scovern started the Tribune as a "Journal containing foreign, general, national, and local intelligence." The paper changed hands several times before the year was out becoming the North Missouri Register which published until 1882. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
La Plata Home Press Contributed by: Macon Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The La Plata Home Press was a weekly newspaper established on August 18, 1876 by J. B. Thompson. This eight page paper was released every Thursday in La Plata, Missouri by the Home Press Publishing Company. This collection includes issues from 1876 to 1945. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
La Plata Republican Contributed by: Macon Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The La Plata Republican was an eight page newspaper released every Friday in La Plata, Missouri. The paper was established on July 1, 1892 and ran until 1925. The paper's Editor was J. F. Weaver. This collection includes issues from 1913 to 1925. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Lamar South-west Missourian Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Lamar South-West Missourian proclaimed itself to be "a family newspaper—devoted to the home-circle, choice miscellany, agriculture, news, politics and the interests of Barton County." Like many of its contemporaries, the South-West Missourian was compelled to address its readers and remind them to pay their dues. This collection includes issues from 1870-1874. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Lancaster Excelsior Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri H. D'b Cutler, editor and Publisher of the Lancaster Excelsior, printed the first issue on March 15, 1866. The elaborate banner boldly declared, "A Weekly Newspaper, Devoted to the Interest of Schuyler County and Missouri radicalism." This collection includes issues from 1866-1875. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Lathrop Optimist Contributed by: Cameron Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Lathrop Optimist was founded in 1909 in Lathrop, Missouri by publisher Tom W. Klepper. This collection includes issues from 1911-1964. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Lawrence Chieftain Contributed by: Barry-Lawrence Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Lawrence Chieftain was founded by John and William H. Cecil in 1876. Established as Lawrence County's premier Democratic newspaper, The Chieftain covered local and national party politics. This collection includes issues from 1876-1919. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Lexington Missouri Valley Register Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Missouri Valley Register launched in 1865, and in 1867 (volume 3, issue 1), the editor—L. Davis—wrote a letter "To our Radical Friends" in which he declared that the "Register has done more to insure the success of Radical principles in this county than any other political agent or agency…our paper became a rallying point." This collection includes issues from 1866-1869. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Liberty Banner (March 3, 1844) Contributed by: William Jewell College March 3, 1844 issue of a Liberty, Missouri newspaper. | |
Liberty Tribune Contributed by: William Jewell College A newspaper from Clay County, Missouri covering the years 1846-1848, 1852-1867, 1869-1878, 1880, 1882, and 1883. | |
Lincoln University Clarion, 1935-1975 Contributed by: Lincoln University; State Historical Society of Missouri Published weekly during the fall and spring semesters, the Lincoln Clarion is the student newspaper of Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri. Begun in 1932, it continues to serve the campus community today. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
M.S.U. Independent Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri; University of Missouri School of Journalism The M. S. U. Independent was an early newspaper in Columbia, Missouri issued by students of the University of Missouri (March 1894-Dec. 1895, by a society known as the M. S. U. Barb). It was named M. S. U. independent from March 3, 1894 to May 27, 1904 and later named The Independent. This collection covers March 3, 1894-May 27, 1905 with some issues missing. | |
Macon Argus Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri This weekly paper ran from 1864-1870, published by Thomas Procter. It covers the end years of the Civil War and the restoration period after. This collection includes issues from 1867-1870. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Macon Bevier Appeal Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri Bevier Appeal is a weekly Independent newspaper published until 1925. The eight page paper was released every Friday in Bevier, Missouri. This collection includes issues from 1901-1921. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Macon Chronicle-Herald Contributed by: Macon Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Macon Chronicle-Herald has undergone many name changes since its inception, beginning as simply the Daily Chronicle in 1910. The Chronicle has also fluctuated from anywhere between six to eight pages; however, it has always been released Monday through Saturday. This collection includes issues from 1926 to 1956. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Macon Citizen Contributed by: Macon Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Macon Daily Herald was a newspaper published daily from Monday through Saturday from 1913 to 1916. The paper merged with the Macon Daily Chronicle in 1916 and the two formed the Macon Daily Chronicle-Herald. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Macon Daily Chronicle Contributed by: Macon Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Macon Daily Herald was a newspaper published from 1910 to 1926. The paper was combined with the Macon Daily Chronicle in 1916 to form the Macon Daily Chronicle-Herald. This collection includes issues from 1910 to 1926. | |
Macon Daily Herald Contributed by: Macon Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Macon Daily Herald was a newspaper published daily from Monday through Saturday from 1913 to 1916. The paper merged with the Macon Daily Chronicle in 1916 and the two formed the Macon Daily Chronicle-Herald. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Macon Gazette Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The first issue of the Macon Gazette was published in January 1862. The Gazette reported extensively on the Civil War filling the majority of this four-page paper with articles and stories related to the war. This collection includes issues from 1862-1865. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Macon Granger Contributed by: Macon Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Missouri Granger was an eight page weekly paper published from 1874 to 1876 by C. H. Steele & Co. The Macon, Missouri paper was focused on agricultural concerns and declared itself "Devoted to the 'Farmers War' on Extortion and Monopoly." To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Macon Republican Contributed by: Macon Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Macon Republican was an eight page newspaper released in Macon, Missouri. The Macon Republican acquired the Macon Citizen in 1901. The paper was published weekly until 1922, after which time it was printed twice a week until its end in 1929. The Macon Republican was preceded by the Macon Weekly Republican and succeeded by the Macon Chronicle-Herald. This collection includes issues from 1878 to 1929. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Macon Times Contributed by: Macon Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Macon Times was an eight page paper released on Fridays in Macon, Missouri. In 1901, the Macon Times merged with the Macon Democrat to form the Macon Times-Democrat. This collection includes issues from 1889 to 1902. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Marion County Herald Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Marion County Herald was established by M.P. Drummond and Philip C. Gansz in 1883 and ran until 1926. This collection includes issues from 1883-1913; 1924-1925. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Marion County Standard Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Cary brothers of Palmyra, Missouri began the Marion County Standard in 1933. In 1941, the Standard joined with the Palmyra Spectator to make the Palmyra Spectator and Marion County Standard. This title only lasted until 1955, when it changed its name to the Palmyra Spectator, which continues to this day. This collection includes issues from 1925-1941. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Marshall Democrat Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Marshall Democrat published its inaugural issue on January 15, 1858—promised to cover "industry, trade, political matters, [and] light reading" in its pages and use "fair and honorable means of convincing our political opponents of their error." It was published through 1861. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Marshall Republican Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Marshall Republican began publication in 1899. It tended to embrace social reform, but complained about the cowardice of Marshall's reformers. Publication ceased in 1914. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Marshall Saline County Progress Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Saline County Progress began publication "immediately after the conclusion of a gigantic, cruel, civil war." Reflecting on its beginnings, the July 23, 1869 issue declared that the Progress had "urged upon all, the Federal and Confederate alike, the immediate resumption of fraternal relations" and encouraged them to "unite as friends to promote their common good and the good of a common country." This collection includes issues from 1868-1876. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Marthasville News Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri Julius William Isermann and Thomas Robert Howard established the Marthasville News in 1896. Howard ended his partnership with Isermann after six weeks, but Isermann continued to publish. Isermann became the publisher and editor of the Marthasville Record on January 2, 1903. This collection covers issues published from 1896 to 1897. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Marthasville Record Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The first issue of the Marthasville Record was published in 1898 and the newspaper is still published today. This collection covers issues published from 1901-1966. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Maryville Nodaway Democrat Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Nodaway County Democrat was first published in 1869. The publishers "shall endeavor to make it, both as a local paper and as the county organ of the political faith it heralds in its name, worthy of your cordial patronage and carful perusal." This collection includes issues from 1869-1877. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
McFall Mirror Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The McFall Mirror began publication in 1890 in McFall, Missouri. This collection includes issues from 1894-1895; 1903; 1905; 1914-1917; 1920. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Memphis Reveille Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Memphis Reveille was first published in September 9, 1865 as a weekly Saturday newspaper. "The Reveille will be devoted to the Agricultural, Commercial, Educational, and Local interests of Scotland county and North-Eastern Missouri, and to the general diffusion of news and useful information." This collection includes issues from 1865-1869; 1873-1877. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Missouri Gazette Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri Founded in 1808, the Missouri Gazette is recognized as the first paper established in Missouri and west of the Mississippi River. The paper, printed weekly, covered domestic, foreign, and local news. In 1809, the title of the paper was changed to the Louisiana Gazette to celebrate the Louisiana Purchase. In 1814, Charless briefly changed the name of the paper to the Missouri Gazette and Illinois Advertiser, before reverting the title back to the Missouri Gazette in 1815. The paper changed titles again in 1818, becoming the Missouri Gazette and Public Advertiser. In 1820, James Charless sold the paper to James C. Cummins. After two years, James C. Cummins sold the paper to Edward Charless, James Charless' son. In 1822, Edward Charless reamed the paper the Missouri Republican. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Missouri Hayti Herald Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Hayti Herald began publication in 1909 in Hayti, Missouri. Charles Stuart York, the brother of the Hayti Herald publisher, William York, had dabbled in the newspaper business in the late 1890s as a partner in the Pemiscot Argus. After business disappointments related to the paper, Charles Stuart York sold his share, and the Argus was moved to Caruthersville. The Herald appeared weekly on Thursdays and advocated for Democratic Party politics throughout its run. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Missouri Intelligencer Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Missouri Intelligencer and Boon's Lick Advertiser was founded in 1819 by Benjamin Holliday and Nathaniel Patten. Originally published in Franklin, MO, the paper primarily covered national and international news. In 1920, Patten sold his stake in the paper to his partner, Benjamin Holliday. Mr. Holliday continued to run the Intelligencer as sole publisher with the help of Editor John Payne. Following Payne's death in 1922, Holliday sold the paper and its headquarters back to Nathaniel Patten. For the next two years, Patten published the paper with the help of his new partner, John T. Cleveland, until Cleveland's retirement in 1924. In 1826, Patten moved the paper from Franklin to Fayette, MO, where he transitioned the Intelligencer and Boon's Lick Advertiser from a nonpartisan paper and began supporting John Quincy Adams' presidential bid. Following political backlash and financial trouble, Patten moved the paper to Columbia, where he continued to publish the Intelligencer and Boon's Lick Advertiser until 1835. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Missouri Sharp Shooter Contributed by: Missouri University of Science and Technology; State Historical Society of Missouri Ex-Civil War sharp shooter John Rolfe Miller started the Missouri Sharp Shooter on June 1, 1900 as an extension of his previous paper the Kansas Jayhawker. The newspaper ran some of the earliest local political cartoons in the state. Upon Miller's death in January 1911, his wife continued the paper until its end several months later. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Missouri Valley Independent and the Fraternalist Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Missouri Valley Independent and the Fraternalist was a newspaper in St. Joseph, Missouri. This collection includes issues from 1923-1927. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Montgomery Tribune Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Montgomery Tribune was launched in Montgomery City in 1892. The Tribune was proudly Republican. It ceased publication at the end of 1910. This collection includes issues from 1900-1910. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Montrose Recorder Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Montrose Recorder was established in 1899 by publisher C.C. Arnold. Published weekly, the Recorder covered all manner of local, national, and international news. The paper was sold in 1913 to Lester Sawyer, who took over as editor and publisher. In September of 1918, the offices of the Recorder were destroyed in a fire, and Sawyer chose not to reestablish the paper. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Montrose Tidings Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri Following the 1918 fire that destroyed the offices of the Montrose Recorder, members of the Montrose Commercial Club approached James Bush, publisher and editor of the Calhoun Clarion, about starting a new paper in Montrose. Publisher James R. Bush and his son, Adolphus S. Bush, relocated to Montrose and established the Montrose Tidings. In 1923 the paper was sold to husband and wife publishing team Thomas and Lois E. Daniel until 1925, when they sold the Tidings to Woodville Stout. The paper changed hands once again in 1929, after being purchased by Gail Donley and L.E. Shields. The Montrose Tidings joined with the Urich Herald in 1957 to form the Urich Herald-Montrose Tidings. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Mountain View Standard Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
MSU Student Newspaper - The Standard Contributed by: Missouri State University The Standard , Missouri State University's student newspaper, began publication in 1912 and continues today. See The Standard's website for the most recent newspapers and for most issues dating back to September 1998. | |
Mt. Vernon Fountain and Journal Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri Publication of the Fountain and Journal began in 1873. It was a paper "devoted mainly to the local interests of Lawrence county." The Journal claimed that in "politics, we will be neutral; in all things independent, fearlessly espousing the cause of right when duty calls." This collection includes issues from 1874-1880. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
National Women and Media Collection Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri Established in 1987, the National Women and Media Collection held by the State Historical Society of Missouri at the University of Missouri documents the roles women have played in media fields, both as media employees and as objects of coverage, how those roles have altered over time, and how attitudes of and towards women have changed. The NWMC includes records of women’s organizations and professional and personal papers of women journalists, editors, newspaper and magazine publishers, journalism and mass communication educators, press secretaries, and public relations personnel, as well as radio, television, and film producers and personalities. | |
Neosho Times Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Neosho Times was "democratic in politics but devotes itself chiefly to the advancement of the interests of the town and vicinity, giving full local news and making itself necessary to the people of the locality." This collection includes issues from 1870-1876. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
New Cambria Leader Contributed by: Macon Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The New Cambria Leader was a newspaper published weekly from 1913 to 1961 in New Cambria, Missouri. The paper's namesake community is located in Macon County, Missouri. The editor and publisher was L. Roy Sims. The paper was succeeded by The Marciline News and the Bucklin Herald. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
New Haven Leader Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The New Haven Leader has a long history, the first issue was published in 1895 and it is still being published today. This collection covers issues published from 1903-1918. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Oregon County Democrat Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Oregon County Leader, Times, and Times Leader Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Oregon County South Missourian Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Osceola Herald Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Osceola Herald was the first newspaper to appear in Osceola after the Civil War (July 1866). A Republican paper, the Herald announced that "our columns are open to all who choose to correspond with us, in any matters of local interest to our readers." This collection includes issues from 1866-1873. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Our County Paper Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri Former Franklin County Democrat editor John J. Shelton came to Pacific, Missouri in 1882 to start his own Republican publication, the Our County Paper. Shelton moved the paper to Union in 1887, foreseeing a boom in the town and the railroad industry. He sold his paper shortly after to Clark Brown who renamed it The Tribune. This collection covers issues published from 1882 to 1887. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Ozark County News and Weekly News Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Ozark County Times Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Pacific City Herald Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri Henry C. Williams started the Pacific City Herald in 1880. The newspaper was democratic in political leanings, but did not act as a partisan organ of the party. Charles Chapman Napier took the reins from Williams on January 2, 1890. It is guessed that the Herald ended in 1891. This collection covers issues published from 1889 to 1891. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Pacific Transcript Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Pacific Transcript is a weekly newspaper published at Pacific, Mo. This collection covers issues published from 1895-1925. Like most newspapers during World War One, the Pacific Transcript supported the war effort. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Palmyra Spectator Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Palmyra Spectator commenced publication in 1839 under the title Missouri Whig and General Advertiser. It eventually became the Palmyra Spectator in 1863. The paper was Democratic in politics. This collection includes issues from 1863-1879; 1896-1956. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Palmyra Whig Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Palmyra Spectator Whig was a newspaper published in Palmyra, Missouri. It would later become the Palmyra Spectator. This collection includes issues from 1846-1859. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Phelps County New Era Contributed by: Missouri University of Science and Technology Issues of the Phelps County New Era for 1875-1878. | |
Platte County Reveille Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri "Devoted to Literature, Science and Politics" was proudly printed in on the banner of the Platte County Reveille. Keeping true to this moto the Reveille printed an eclectic mixture of poetry and news articles from Missouri and around the world. Politically, the Reveille professes a "staunch independence in its political views" as long as those views are "reared in the Conservative school of politics." The Reveille published from 1866 to 1871. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Plattsburg Leader Contributed by: Cameron Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Plattsburg Leader was established in 1895 by John McMichael. The paper covers news about local governments, communities, schools, sports and more from Plattsburg, Lathrop, Grower, and outlying areas of Clinton County. This collection includes issues from 1895-1964. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Pleasant Hill Leader Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Pleasant Hill Weekly Leader commenced publication in 1869. The Leader proclaimed that when "politics demand attention, the Leader will be found in the ranks of Republicanism" but it had no intent to make a "speciality" of politics, preferring to devote space to "local, commercial, educational, or agricultural matters." This collection includes issues from 1869-1873. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Pulaski County Democrat Contributed by: Missouri University of Science and Technology; State Historical Society of Missouri The Dixon Headlight got its start by Judge W.H. Murphy in 1882 in Dixon, Missouri. Three years later the paper moved to Waynesville, Missouri and was renamed the Pulaski County Democrat. This collection covers issues published from 1902 to 1917. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Randolph Citizen Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Randolph Citizen was a newspaper published in Randolph County, Missouri. It was published from 1855 to 1875, and strived to straddle between support of the North and the South. This collection includes issues from 1855-1861. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Raymond E. Corey Photographs Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri This collection consists of the photographic work of Raymond Corey, a staff photographer for The Kansas City Star from 1965 to 1980. | |
Rolla Express Contributed by: Missouri University of Science and Technology The Rolla Express newspaper was published from1860 through 1875 in Rolla, Missouri. The bulk of the papers are from October 1860 through May 1863 and November 1872 through December 1873, with some missing issues. Issues are also available for July 17, 1865; June 17, 1867; June 27, 1868; and February 25, 1875. | |
Rolla Herald Contributed by: Missouri University of Science and Technology; State Historical Society of Missouri The Herald began as the Herald of Liberty in 1866. In 1869, the paper was sold to Niles and Herbert, who changed the name to the Rolla Weekly Herald. By 1889 the Herald was in the hands of Charles McCrae, who changed the name to simply the Rolla Herald. The Rolla Herald was eventually absorbed with several other area newspapers to create the Rolla Daily News,still in publication today. This collection covers issues published from 1877 to 1953. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Rolla New Era Contributed by: Missouri University of Science and Technology Intermittent issues of the Rolla New Era from April 10, 1880 to March 13, 1897. | |
Rolla Weekly Herald Contributed by: Missouri University of Science and Technology; State Historical Society of Missouri The Herald of Liberty (est. 1866) was re-named the Rolla Weekly Herald in 1869. This Democratic newspaper circulated "largely among the farmers, miners, and mechanics." This collection covers issues published from 1869 to 1876. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Salem Monitor Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Salem Monitor was founded in 1868 by publishers R.W. Montgomery and J. W. Wingo. In 1873 Montgomery was replaced by John Elbert Organ. A year later Organ became sole editor and proprietor. He published the paper for more than forty years until his death in August of 1915. After Organ's death his son Caleb Perry Organ took over the paper until his death on August 11, 1919. Mrs. Caleb Perry Organ and her sister-in-law Minnie Organ continued on with the Salem Monitor until the paper was purchased by G. A. Smalley on September 9, 1920. The paper was printed until the end of December 1920. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Salem Post and Democratic Bulletin Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Scott County Kicker Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Scott County Kicker was a well-known socialist newspaper in Benton, Missouri. The Kicker was an independent publication which focused on social issues and class conflict, and embraced many of the reform and progressive movements that were taking hold in the early 20th-century. This collection includes issues from 1901-1917. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Sedalia Democratic Press, Democrat, and Sedalia Weekly Democrat Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri Established in 1868, the Sedalia Democrat went through several title changes throughout its time in publication. It was labeled the "leading democratic paper of Pettis county and Central Missouri." This collection includes issues from 1868-1878. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Sedalia Weekly Bazoo Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Sedalia Weekly Bazoo started out as a weekly newspaper in 1869, and became a daily newspaper about a year later. It ceased publication in 1904. This collection includes issues from 1877-1893. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Sedalia Weekly Conservator Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Sedalia Weekly Conservator began publication in 1903. The paper promoted education, the advancement of the African American community, and the celebration of black artists, including various announcements and updates about Scott Joplin's rising popularity in its pages. This collection includes issues from 1903-1908. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Shannon County Current Wave Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Shannon County Democrat Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri | |
Shelbina Democrat Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Shelbina Democrat began publishing in 1869 as "a readable family paper, especially devoted to the interest of Shelby county. Publishers reported on agricultural and manufacturing interest of the community while conservatively reporting on politics. This collection includes issues from 1870-1922. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Shelbina Torchlight Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Shelbina Torchlight began publication in 1885. The paper was bought and sold over a dozen times before it was merged with the Shelbina Democrat in 1923. This collection includes issues from 1890-1920. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Springfield Leader Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri When the Springfield Leader launched in 1867, it demanded less: fewer laws, reduced taxes, and lower tariffs. This Democratic paper challenged opposing Springfield journals to a lively rivalry. This collection includes issues from 1867-1878. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Springfield Mirror Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Springfield Mirror began publication May 5, 1855, voicing the opinions of the American Party. It stressed the importance of agricultural and educational interests, as well as the completion of rail roads. This collection includes issues from 1856-1859. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Springfield Missouri Weekly Patriot Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Missouri Weekly Patriot began publication in Springfield in 1864 and was often regarded as a Radical journal. The editor wished "to publish purely an independent paper, devoted to interests of South-West Missouri."This collection includes issues from 1865-1876. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
St. Charles Demokrat Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The St. Charles Demokrat was founding by Francis Krekell in 1852 as a weekly German-language newspaper. The Demokrat published articles on politics, business, literature, and the arts. Promiting anti-slavery the Demokrat published throughout the Civil War and Reconstruction. The Demokrat ended publications in 1916. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
St. Clair Chronicle Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri Henry Tucker McClure began publishing the St. Clair Chronicle in 1924. The Republican paper changed hands numerous times throughout the years and in 1952 it merged with the Ozark News, though it kept its title. This collection covers issues published from 1927 to 1977. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
St. Clair Ozark News Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Ozark News published its first edition on August 14, 1940. Guy R. Pierce and his son Robert published the paper for twelve years, covering not only the local news but World War II and its effects upon the nation. This collection includes issues from 1940-1952. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
St. Joseph Adventure and Commercial Cycle Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The St. Joseph Commercial Cycle was a newspaper published in St. Joseph, Missouri. This collection includes issues from 1850-1851; 1855-1856. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
St. Joseph Eye Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The St. Joseph Eye was a newspaper published in St. Joseph, Missouri. This collection includes issues from 1909-1911; 1913-1916. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
St. Joseph Gazette Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Gazette was the first paper published in St. Joseph and began publication in 1845. The paper for many years published as both a daily and a weekly paper and continued until 1988 when it joined the News Press. This collection includes issues from 1879-1902. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
St. Joseph Herald Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The St. Joseph Herald began publication in 1862. The St. Joseph Herald was an example of urban newspapers of the era. This daily paper provided the growing town of St. Joseph with a connection to the large metropolitan regions in the east by covering local, national, and international news. This collection includes issues from 1865-1877; 1882-1900. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
St. Joseph Journal Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The St. Joseph Journal was a newspaper published in St. Joseph, Missouri. This collection includes issues from 1939-1950. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
St. Joseph Morning Herald Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri When the St. Joseph Morning Herald began publication on February 12, 1862, its salutatory message declared: "We link our fortunes and our destiny to the cause of the Union, believing it a just, holy, and righteous cause and shall work with all our might, mind, and strength for its success." This collection includes issues from 1862-1865. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
St. Joseph Observer Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The St. Joseph Observer began publication in 1906. The eight-page paper was Democratic in politics and covered developments in St. Joseph, Buchanan County, and Kansas City, as well as major state news items and national politics. This collection includes issues from 1915-1922; 1906-1914; 1923-1932. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
St. Joseph Standard Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The St. Joseph Standard was a newspaper published in St. Joseph, Missouri. This collection includes issues from 1871-1873. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
St. Joseph Stock Yard Journal Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The St. Joseph Stock Yard Journal was a newspaper published in St. Joseph, Missouri. This collection includes issues from 1940-1951; 1954; 1965-1966. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
St. Joseph Times Review Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The St. Joseph Times Review was a newspaper published in St. Joseph, Missouri. This collection includes issues from 1854-1855. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
St. Joseph Union Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The St. Joseph Union was a newspaper published in St. Joseph, Missouri. This collection includes issues from 1869-1870; 1876; 1890; 1909-1921. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
St. Joseph Union-Observer Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Union-Observer has ties to the St. Joseph Observer (1906-1932) and the St. Joseph Union (1899-1933). The Union-Observer was published from 1933 until 1989, was considered democratic in nature and supported the interests of organized labor. It was published bi-weekly. This collection includes issues from 1933-1955. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
St. Joseph Weekly Free Democrat Contributed by: St. Joseph Public Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The St. Joseph Weekly Free Democrat was a newspaper published in St. Joseph, Missouri. This collection includes issues from 1859-1861. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
St. Joseph Weekly West Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Weekly West was published weekly by F.M. Posegate & Co. beginning in 1858. The paper ceased publication in May of 1860. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
St. Louis Christian Advocate Contributed by: Central Methodist University The St. Louis Christian Advocate Newspaper was published weekly by a committee of ministers for the Methodist Episcopal Church South in St. Louis. This collection covers August 22, 1857 through October 22, 1879. | |
St. Louis Daily Missouri Republican, 1854-1872 Contributed by: Missouri Historical Society, University of Missouri - St. Louis, St. Louis Public Library, State Historical Society of Missouri, Missouri State Library The Daily Missouri Republican was one of the few daily Missouri newspapers publishing continuously through the Civil War. A leading urban newspaper, it covered developments in St. Louis as well as major state news items and national politics. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
St. Louis Missouri Republican Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The St. Louis Missouri Republican was published between 1869 and 1873. The paper's lineage can be traced back to the Missouri Gazette, Missouri's first newspaper. This collection includes issues from 1869-1872. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
St. Louis Palladium Contributed by: Lincoln University Issues from this African-American newspaper document St. Louis in 1904. | |
St. Louis Republican Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The St. Louis Republican was published between 1873 and 1876. The paper was published under various titles throughout its time and was considered one of the leading journals in the country. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Stanberry Headlight-Owl Contributed by: Gentry County Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Stanberry Headlight-Owl was a weekly democratic paper published in Stanberry, Missouri. This collection includes issues from 1898-1900; 1902-1913. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Stanberry Herald Contributed by: Gentry County Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Stanberry Herald was founded by V.T. William in 1887. Politically Republican in its coverage, the Herald reported on all local and political news. This collection includes issues from 1914-1925. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Steele Enterprise Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Steele Enterprise was established in 1922 by publisher R.E. Bulloch, and was sold to A.G. Simmons in 1925. It quickly changed hands again in 1928, when Austin Ellis took over as editor and publisher. Howard L. Yeager took over the paper in 1931. The Enterprise was purchased again in 1943 by Kendall Berry, who ran the paper for nine years before selling it to Wilburn Mathis and Leon Burns in 1951. Robert C. Tennyson took over as publisher in 1960. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Steelville Ledger Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Steelville Ledger's first paper was published on October 19, 1905 with Albert J. Slack as editor. The paper, formerly the Crawford County Democrat, had a complete new look. Slack remained as published until the paper ceased in 1954. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Stockton Journal Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Sullivan News Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri On June 10, 1910 Thomas E. Dotter published the first issue of the Sullivan News. He sold the Sentinel to D.C. Anderson in 1908. Dotter and Anderson would reunite again when they consolidated their papers on July 2, 1914. This collection covers issues published from 1910 to 1952 and 1955 to 1966. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Sullivan Sentinel Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri Thomas E. Dotter purchased the Sullivan Sentinel on January 1, 1899 from its founder, E. A. Pigg. In 1914 Sullivan Sentinel consolidated with Sullivan News. This collection covers issues published from 1901-1914. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Thayer News Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Union Republic Headlight Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Union Republican Headlight commenced on March 4, 1904 and was published every Friday. The paper ran from 1904 to 1919 when it consolidated with the Franklin County Tribune and became the Republican Tribune. This collection covers issues published from 1904-1919. | |
Union Republican Tribune Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The first issue of the Republican Tribune was published on March 7, 1919. The new paper was a consolidation of The Republican Headlight and The Franklin County Tribune. This collection covers issues published from 1919-1922. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Unofficial MSU Student Newspapers Contributed by: Missouri State University Examples of unofficial "underground" newspapers published by Missouri State University students. | |
Urich Herald Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Urich Herald was founded in May 1893 by editor and publisher Mack V. Thralls, former publisher of the Appleton City Journal. Described as "Political, but non-partisan. Independent in all things, neutral in nothing civic or moral," (citation) the Herald covered both local, national, and international news. After twenty years at the Herald, Mack V. Thralls sold the paper to Professor Henry Hillebrand Jr. in 1913. The paper changed hands again less than a year later when Hillebrand sold the paper to Urich local J.A. Overbey. The Urich Herald remained in the Overbey family until 1930, when it was sold to Ms. Adda V. Eversole. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Urich Herald-Montrose Tidings Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri In 1957 the Montrose Tidings and the Urich Herald were combined under one title, the Urich Herald-Montrose Tidings. The paper was published by F.H Pinkston and C.W. Dickgrafe. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Van Buren Current Local Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri This democratic, weekly newspaper is located in Van Buren, Missouri. The Local has been able to report on the timber industry boom the county experienced from 1887-1921, World Wars I and II, and all the events both national and local to the present day. This collection includes issues from 1884-1994. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Van Buren Echo Contributed by: Carter County Library; State Historical Society of Missouri Ira A. Carr began publication of the Van Buren Echo in 1904. County Republicans did not agree with the opinions related in the paper and sought to see it gone. They succeeded and the paper ended its run in 1905. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Vienna Courier Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Vienna Courier was dedicated in its role as "a lively, fresh, newsy, local paper" and upholding the "same fearlessness in advocating the right, and denouncing the wrong." This collection includes issues from 1873-1875. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Walnut Grove Tribune Contributed by: Missouri University of Science and Technology; State Historical Society of Missouri The Walnut Grove Tribune was first published in 1903 by Junia E. Heath. She published the paper for thirteen years, selling it to J. Calvin Winders. It is not clear when the Tribune quit publication, but this collection covers issues published from 1904 to 1918. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Warrenton Banner Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Warrenton Banner was one of the first papers in the area and it is still published today. The paper started in 1857 as The Nonpareil. It changed publishers and names several times before becoming the Warrenton Banner in 1890. This collection covers issues published from 1902-1966. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Warrenton Herald Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri George Bartholomaeus started the Warrenton Herald on September 13, 1898. Bartholomaeus worked on the paper until February 1905 when he was appointed the statistician in the Secretary of State's office in Jefferson City. The Herald was then absorbed in 1905 and continued as the Warrenton Banner, which is still in publication today. This collection covers issues published from 1898 to 1905. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Washington Citizen Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Washington Citizen presented its inaugural issue on August 25, 1905. The paper was published on Fridays and ran for almost 80 years. This collection covers issues published from 1905-1946. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Washington Missourian Contributed by: Scenic Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri A.H. Breckenkamp and J.D. Webb started the Washington Missourian in 1939. The Breckenkamp family ran the paper for the next eleven year, eventually selling to James L. Miller. The paper still publishes today under the guidance of the Miller family. This collection covers issues published from 1939 to 1964. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Webb City Register Contributed by: Missouri University of Science and Technology; State Historical Society of Missouri W.A. Snodgrass created the Daily Register in Webb City, MO in 1891. Snodgrass published and edited the Democratic paper for the next eleven years, eventually selling it to Arthur Rozelle on January 1, 1902. Rozelle changed the name to the Webb City Register. The paper was discontinued in 1918. This collection covers issues published from 1903 to 1910 and 1914 to 1917. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Weekly California News and Central Missourian Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Weekly California News, launched in 1858, had a volatile existence during the Civil War years. The paper became the Central Missourian after the war. This collection includes issues from 1858-1868. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Wentzville Union Contributed by: St. Charles City-County Library District; State Historical Society of Missouri The Wentzville Union was established in 1891 by W.S. Dickey. Throughout its publication, it transitioned from a partisan Republican newspaper to a politically independent paper. This collection includes issues from 1914-1968. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
West Plains Journal Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The West Plains Journal was founded in 1905 by editor and publisher J.A. Truex. His wife, Mrs. Truex, served as the paper's associate editor. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Weston Border Times Contributed by: State Historical Society of Missouri The Border Times was published in Weston Missouri from 1864 to 1871. The publishers set out "to publish a Weekly Family Newspaper, devoted to the maintenance of the Constitution and the Union of the United States." Throughout the publication the Board Times printed articles covering national politics and local agriculture and events. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Wheaton Journal Contributed by: Barry-Lawrence Regional Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Wheaton Journal was a newspaper published in Wheaton, Missouri. The first issues available for The Wheaton Journal begin in 1919. This collection includes issues from 1919-1994. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Windsor Review Contributed by: Henry County Library; State Historical Society of Missouri The Windsor Review was a newspaper published in Windsor, Missouri. The paper was founded by William H. Walker in 1876. This collection includes issues from 1876-1966. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. | |
Word and Way and Central Baptist Contributed by: William Jewell College; State Historical Society of Missouri The Word & Way began publication in Kansas City, MO July 7, 1896. In its first issue they state "The name we adopt is intended to be indicative of our aim. The "Word" God, prescribing, describing and circumscribing the "Way" of His people. In the one thing which we see to emphasize." In 1912, the paper was incorporated with the Central Baptist, a paper published in St. Louis, MO. In 1947, the paper reverted back to the Word and the Way. To access the newspaper, use the link below, next click “Search Digital Newspapers” and then click the “Papers” link on the navigation bar and type in the name of the paper you seek. |
