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Historically Yours: James Milton Turner — from slave to Missouri leader James Milton Turner was born a slave in St. Louis County on May 16, 1840. Seven years later, Missouri passed a law forbidding the education of blacks, but that didn't stop the Turners. by Elizabeth Davis Published Nov. 19 2019 @ 12:05am

Ask a Master Gardener: Tips for winter protection Q. I noticed a light colored spot on my tree, which was not present this summer. I inspected the tree, and I didn't see any ants or other pests, nor did the area seem to be oozing anything. by James Quinn, Field Specialist in Horticulture, MU Extension Published Nov. 17 2019 @ 12:05am

From the Stacks: Learning the stories of women history forgot World history has a gaping hole.There exist few well-known women in a world of documents, literature and bardic traditions that placed men in the forefront of action, science and renown. by Mariah Luebbering, For the News Tribune Published Nov. 17 2019 @ 12:05am

Historically Yours: Sunk on the Missouri River During the first half of the 1800s, the Missouri River was a major highway from St. Louis to the Wild West, but the Mighty Mo took a great many steamboats down as they struggled to settle Missouri and points west. by Elizabeth Davis Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Ask a Master Gardener: Borer problems and tips for late season planting Q. What is this stuff oozing out of the trunk of my plum tree? What should I do about it? (see photo) by James Quinn, Field specialist in horticulture, MU Extension Published Nov. 10 2019 @ 12:05am

From the Stacks: Visual appeal, compelling story drive 'No Ivy League' In keeping with my recent book reviews, I'm back with a recommendation for teens and adults from the graphic novel section of the library: a watercolor memoir entitled "No Ivy League" by Hazel Newlevant. by Megan Mehmert, For the News Tribune Published Nov. 10 2019 @ 12:04am

College grad says she found secret message in classic poem MEDFORD, Mass. (AP) — A recent Massachusetts college graduate believes she has discovered a secret message in the epic poem "Paradise Lost," by John Milton. Published Nov. 7 2019 @ 12:00am

Prospective journalists soldier on in era of 'fake news' SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — The Daily Orange isn't daily anymore.The student-run newspaper that has covered Syracuse University since 1903 and trained generations of journalists now prints three issues per week. Published Nov. 5 2019 @ 12:05am