From History of Vernon County, Missouri. 1887, p. 831.

As one of the foreign-born residents of this portion of Vernon county, whose industry, frugality and thrift entitle them to more than passing mention in the present volume, is August Kuhlmann, who has been located here about six years. His career as an agriculturist since that time has established him firmly as one whom Vernon County is proud to own. He was born in Germany in 1833, September 24, and from his earliest recollections has been engaged in farming and the pursuits pertaining to that industry. Philip and Frederica Kuhlmann were his parents, and they, too, were natives of Das Vaterland. Young August remained at home until thirteen years of age, then emigrating to the United States, where he knew more favorable opportunities would be presented for his making his own way in life. Settling first in Warren county, Mo., he subsequently married there Miss Anna Wafie, a native of that county, this union being consummated in 1859. Following this Mr. Kuhlmann continued to attend to his chosen duties of farm life in that vicinity until 1881, when he came to Vernon County, and since then he has been actively and successfully engaged in the same calling, as his present valuable farm of 500 acres gives evidence. By closely attending to his daily duties, practicing economy and wisely caring for what he has obtained, he has come to be regarded a substantial citizen of this locality, and his outlook for the future is, indeed, bright. Mr. and Mrs. Kublmann have a family of nine children: August, Lizzie, William, Charlie, Mary, John, Amanda, Maggie and Edward.

During Victorian times (1890's), it was not uncommon for people to have name cards printed. Its obvious that the Kuhlman's did so.

These calling cards are from the Heinsohn family collection.