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More than 250 years after the official founding of the City of St. Louis by Frenchmen Pierre Laclède and Auguste Chouteau in 1764, St. Louis now is the fifty-eighth largest city proper in the United States, with a population of 319,294. For a metropolis categorized as “independent”—not part of any county— Missouri’s second-large city is just that. The French-named St. Louis is known for many things—its origin, the 1904 World’s Fair and Olympic Games, tourism, sports, the Gateway Arch, and numerous others— but its manufacturing history, in reality, is exceeded by none of these. In fact, manufacturing made all of the city’s renowned landmarks possible; it is their very foundation. Just give some thought to all of the storied manufacturing that has made St. Louis famous as the “Gateway to the East” —or “Gateway to the West,” if you prefer. Success Automobile Manufacturing Company was a “brass era” manufacturer started in 1906 with its introductory model, a “high-wheeler buggy,” priced at $250. The Anheuser-Busch brewery opened in 1852 and was purchased by Eberhard Anheuser in 1860. His son-in-law, Adolphus Busch, joined E. Anheuser & Co. in 1864. Budweiser— named after Budweis, a city in the Czech Republic—was introduced in 1876, and the company, now Anheuser-Busch InBev

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at 557 feet, construction having been completed in 2000. One Metropolitan Square, finished in 1989, peaks at 593 feet. But the manufacturing industry’s role in St. Louis’ burgeoning prowess as a wellknown municipality of increasingly prolific expansion was a cornerstone of the City’s foundation. Anheuser-Busch became the first national beer as an industry leader. The company was a pioneer in beer pasteurization, rail car refrigeration (longdistance transport), and grassroots salesperson mobilization to market its products. Success Automobile Manufacturing Company’s “Success” models featured a two-cylinder air-cooled engine that the company claimed could achieve a staggering 100 miles per gallon—while operating at 4-18 miles per hour. Though most of us probably associate the term manufacture with an automated machining process, the word dates back to 1648 and actually means (when used as a verb) “to make from raw materials by hand or

by machinery,” according to the MerriamWebster online dictionary. The word properly even can be applied to a creative process, such as a writer manufacturing an article for a newspaper. Naturally, manufacturing tends to direct the thoughts to mass production, whose “Industrial Revolution” calls as far back as 1760, a period ending in 1850. The manufacturing process was overhauled via improvements to the steam engine (James Watt, 1769), and the “spinning jenny” (1764), a multi-spool spinning frame that bolstered clothing production. Improved farm implements, soil conservation, increased food output, and the capability to manage large herds of livestock

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With that said “This Market we have now is the “New Normal!” Buyers and Sellers at the Lake of the Ozarks shouldn’t expect and significant changes in the next few years. Growth in the Lake area is obvious with all of the road projects and new retail establishments going in. There are many developers that have

banked on the fact that we are positioned to grow. Don’t expect a great boom in the area the next few years but, the bust is over, enjoy the new normal.

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Burgers' Smokehouse is historic by Ed Scott

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Time dramatically changes things. In 1927, a small farm along the Moreau River in Moniteau County, just one-and-a-half miles south of California, Mo., had belonged to a couple named Frederick and Minnie Bueker; it had represented just a modest living generated when farms were busting across America. But that same year, a man named E.M. Burger benefited from the knowledge of ham curing held by his mother, Hulda, an immigrant from Germany in the late 1800s. He began selling— on the very land formerly belonging to the Buekers—their cured hams in Jefferson City and Columbia in 1927, realizing that a professionally seasoned ham could materialize more money than could an entire hog, itself. The duo sold six hams that first year.

The rest is . . . a classic American commercial success story. In 1930, Burger married one of the daughters of that aforementioned couple, Natalie. And 22 years later Burger founded Burgers’ Ozark Country Cured Hams, incorporated in 1956. A year earlier, in ’55, former President Harry S. Truman presented the trophy for the Grand Champion Ham at the Missouri State Fair to then-college student and son of E.M. Burger, Morris Burger. Now age 75 and still involved in the business, Morris saw the business renamed Burgers’ Smokehouse. “A lot of businesses have—” Morris once said. “Burgers’ started small.” Located off Missouri State Highway 87 near California, Mo., Burgers’ Smokehouse, now the top U.S. producer of country ham and special-

ty smoked meats, occupies 305,545 square feet—nearly seven acres, and the equivalent of six football fields set side by side. Burgers’ Smokehouse, now with Steven Burger, one of two sons of Morris, as president, produces 12,000,000 pounds of specialty ham products annually. A far cry from the modest early days, such as in 1952, when the company reached the 1,000-hams-sold mark, the Smokehouse now produces 750,000 hams, bacon, sausage, and a dozen other specialties. The company sold 5,000 hams back in 1956. “I attribute much of the success of the family business to the hard work of the first and second generations,” Steven has said, “to the loyalty of past and present employees, and to the commitment of the third generation family members who are dedicated to its future success.” Having the company motto “Simple Traditions Since 1952,” Burgers’ has been featured on NBC’s “The Today Show,” the History Channel’s “Modern Marvels,” the Food Network’s “Modern Cuisine,” and in numerous publications.

Fred and Minnie Bueker The company also has won numerous awards through the years, as well, including more than six—chronicled on the web site—from 1999 to 2004. Employing more than 200 people annually, Burgers’ Smokehouse is a mid-size business, and also adds seasonal help to manage the surging sales at peak holiday times. Now in its third generation—E.M. to Morris, to Steven—the Smokehouse remains a family business, including Steven’s brother, Philip, the vice president. On location at Burgers’ Smokehouse, a Visitor Center is present to accommodate walkersin. A 10-minute video tour can be viewed in the facility theater, and product samples are available for the indulging.

President Harry S. Truman presents the trophy for the Grand Champion Ham at the Missouri State Fair to then-college student and son of E.M. Burger, Morris Burger.

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Classic american success story In addition, the Smokehouse has a store, and a fresh sandwich even can be ordered. Or, the facility’s “diaromas” can be taken in—environments representing the different “seasons” of ham curing. From a couple’s humble farm, to a two-person ham shop, to a small business, and now to a full-blown, widely famous, world-class ham

producer and retailer, the progression to Burgers’ Smokehouse has been long and storied, spanning an amazing 84 years. And the company still employs the same ingredients that were used way back in 1955 . . . a classic American commercial success story.

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When you join the United States Army, you’re joining one of the oldest branches of the United States Armed Forces. The size of the Army makes it possible to employ the largest number of soldiers from any of the other branches. The Active Duty soldiers who comprise the largest sector make up 488,000 of the force. The Reserve units add another 189,000 soldiers ready for action when their country needs them the most. If being a part of such a distinctive branch of the United States Armed Forces wasn’t enough to get you to join, there is a long list of benefits you will enjoy. Listed below are just a few of the benefits of serving in the United States Army: • Paycheck - Seeing as being a soldier in the Army is a job, you will be paid for your time. The job you hold as well as your rank will determine the amount you are paid. Other factors such as dependents, marital status, deployment, active-duty status, housing status and marital status play a role in the amount you will be paid. • Retirement - Most companies in the United States have done away with their

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retirement programs. In the United States Army, you can retire with a monthly income after only 20 years. • Tuition Reimbursement - Those soldiers who obtained a college education before enlisting in the Army can receive assistance in repaying their tuition. • College Education - The Montgomery GI Bill and the Army College Fund make it possible for you to receive up to $70,000 to go to college. • Travel - As a soldier in the United States Army, you will be able to be stationed in different bases within the United States and around the world. • Sign-Up Bonus - This is one of the biggest incentives for many people to join. You can receive up to $40,000 if you sign up for a career which is highly specialized or undermanned. While enlisted, you can also qualify for re-enlistment bonuses. There are several other benefits you can enjoy as an Army soldier. To find out more contact Sergeant 1st Class William Robb at (573) 635-2132 or logon on to www. goarmy.com.

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2004 John Deere Com Walk Behind. 48” Deck Recoil Start 5 Speed Gear Drive 14 H.P. Kaw Engine. Was a personal use machine. Low hours.

2004 Allis - Chalmers 1616 H 400 Hours, 2 Bag & Fan, 38” Deck Hydro, Front Tires: 15-600-6. Rear Tires: 20x8.0-8

2004 John Deere Com Walk Behind. 48” Deck Recoil Start 5 Speed Gear Drive 14 HP Kaw Engine was a personal use machine. Low hours

2007 Simplicty Zero Turn Mower, 593 Hours 61” Mower Deck Kohler Engine Roll Guard Independent Supension

1999 John Deere 445/54” 735 Hours. L&G Tractor turf tires on front 18-8.5-8 Bar tires on read 26.00-12-12. Has 54” mower deck, 3 point hitch and 540 rear PTO. Good Paint

2003 John Deere 4x2 Gator 1550 Hours HD Tires, Base Gator, Hed Tires 50%

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JD HX15, 1000 RPM, Lam Tires, 8 Wheels, extra hose and new cntr gear box. Box subs one with nut to hold blades not stud. cutter only used on waterways. S/n WOHX15F001237, 2008 $11,000

JD 835 MoCo, 1000 RPM, swivel hitch, 11’ 6” cutter bar, impeller, rotary ,hyd lift, 31x13.5-15 Flotation Tires, shedded s/n: E00835T352597 2009 $26,000

Bush Hog 3210, pull type heavy duty cutter, laminated tires, chain front solid rear shields, cv joint driveline, stump jumpers s/n: 12-21566 2006 $5,000

JD 5320 Tractor, power reverse trans mfwd, cab and air, 16.9-28 rear tires 50% Firestone, New 9.5-24 Firestone front, Joystick, Dual Rear Outlets, 55 PTO HP s/n: LV5320P236291 2002 yr 1395 hrs JD 541 Loader, 73” Bucket, Bucket level indicator. s/n: W00541D021392 2003 PKG $36,500

RB 9000 Anderson Bale wrapper, for a 5X6 bale Excellent condition, Always shedded, no remote. s/n: 2231 2007 $17,000

Bush Hog 2615L cutter, six wheels, front & rear chains, 540 PTO, Spring Cushion. s/n: 12-10097 $ 8,900

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