One Nation, Under God
One Nation, Under God
The historic Malta-Zortman Stagecoach, which has lacked a permanent home for many years, is now temporarily in the custody of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Compton and displayed in their front yard adjacent to Central Avenue. The stagecoach was given to the City of Malta by Mrs. Emma Campbell in 1974. It was then stipulated that the vehicle should be kept under cover and put on display for the enjoyment and education of local citizens and tourists. 1967.
100 years ago
June 21, 1917
There was mild local excitement as a shipment of 1,800 Texas cattle was unloaded here and started on its way to the Missouri country for fattening. The incident caused quite a stir as it had been some time since a cattle shipment of that size had been brought here.
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The newly organized Red Cross Chapter, first in county history, was about the business of raising $1,000 for its war program. Dr. G. W. Clay was in charge.
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The air was full of things martial. Dr. C. W. Blankenhorn, Dr. R. E. Devney, H. M. Kirton, Paul R. Flint, William O'Keefe...
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