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We came into possession of a 1980 copy of the Dogpatch Dispatch, the local source of information for the now defunct Dogpatch USA. We were particularly interested in a couple of articles we thought we would share with you. ... See more

Our Friday photo takes us through Lead Hill down Main Street, circa 1940s. The man traveling south on horseback is Bill Magness. We don’t know if the dog trotting along beside him is his. Behind him, the United States Post Office is on the left side of the street. On the right side of the street is the old cotton gin. Parked in front of the cotton gin is an old bus made of wood (except for the front end, which was metal). Seats in the bus ran lengthwise down the side of the vehicle, rather than across the aisle. Parked along the street are cars from different eras. Finally, the old Lead Hill Cemetery can be seen at the north end of the street. (Photo enhancements courtesy of Dr. Don Crosswhite.) ... See more

Martha Ledbetter brought us a copy of “The Hostess’ Guide: Recipes of Proven Merit” compiled and published by the T.E.L Class of the First Baptist Church, Harrison, Ark. (No date available). She especially pointed out the advertisement in the inside back cover - a wonderful example of forethought by the business. Thank you, Martha! ... See more

A westward looking view of Main Street Valley Springs, circa 1910-1920. Buildings in the photo include Kay Wallis Store, United State Post Office, a vacant building, and Bryce Fullerton Store. The street is now known as Rally Hill Road. ... See more

This is former Union Brigadier General Marcus LaRue Harrison. In 1870, Harrison was in Boone County working as an engineer surveying a proposed route for the Pacific & Great Eastern Railway. While in the area, Harrison was asked to survey and plat the streets for a new town. In return, town leaders promised to name the town after him (it was supposed to have been named “Crooked Creek”, per the original post office application). With ideas of making the town the county seat of Boone County, town leaders persuaded Harrison to lay out the town with wide streets and a courthouse square. It is thought that Stephenson Avenue was named after the chief railroad surveyor. Other than that, Brigadier General Marcus LaRue Harrison has no connection to the city that bears his name. ... See more