Happy Birthday, Missouri! Show Me State celebrates with events, exhibits and lots of ice cream BY DIANA LAMBDIN MEYER
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f you prefer your birthday parties with a helping of ice cream, Missouri may be your perfect vacation spot this summer. For it was at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis that one of the first ice cream cones was served to the public. Therefore, it’s only appropriate that the treat was later recognized as the official dessert of Missouri. And as the 24th state celebrates its 200th birthday this summer, there will be lots of ice cream cones to enjoy. The biggest party is expected to take place in St. Charles, just west of St. Louis. It was here on the banks
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