Author: Tom
The Effects of Asian Citrus Psyllid
There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of the Asian Citrus Psyllid. It’s one of those names that’s hard to say once, let alone several…
The Challenges Within the Orange Industry
Perhaps you have a glass of orange juice in the morning; but did you know the state known for producing that product has had many…
A History of Palm Springs
When the rails came through this stretch of dry wilderness, the only people living here were the Cahuilla Indians. What became of the train depot…
The Phoenix Shot Tower
When the Phoenix Shot Tower was constructed in 1828, it was the tallest building in the nation. It still stands today…and many residents of this…
The Tallest Building In America (in 1828)
It was the tallest building in the country in 1828…a skyscraper of its day. We’ll go there and take a look at what helped make…
The Father of Arizona
On the north edge of Florence, AZ you’ll find a small outcropping once known as Primrose Hill. Today there is a small pyramid of stones…
A High School of Criminals
Most high school’s hope to turn out classes of top notch students. This school consistently produces a new crop of criminals…but that’s all right with…
Getting Farmers in Touch With One Another
You’ve seen their corny yet funny commercials on tv and you may their jingle stuck in your head. How did it all begin? Join me…
Connecting People With Each Other
Imagine meeting someone for the first time and getting married to them two week later. It’s just one of the amazing stories Jerry Miller has…
A Guy Named Jerry Miller
People often ask, do you really travel to all the places you feature on the show. The answer is yes, but today, we make an…
History and Heritage
There was a time when one’s heritage and culture was repressed in school. As time passed, many places realized that it was important not to…
A Museum That Share the Heritage of Its People
This museum tells of the heritage of a people…but one of the most striking things to me is the ability to make something out of…
The Story of Louie L’amour
If you’re like me, you probably heard many fascinating tales from your grandparents when you were a kid. Their stories of living history were something…
Limpy Jack
Today’s feature is about a man named Limpy Jack. With a name like that, I suppose we already have you hooked. This is the story…
History in Jamestown, North Dakota
Many forts on the high plains came and went as needs for protection passed. One such fort can be found in Jamestown, North Dakota and…
The Jamestown Courthouse
In Jamestown, North Dakota you will find a grand old courthouse that was an important part of the statehood process. The fact his courthouse is…
How Bismarck Became Capital of North Dakota
How did Bismarck become the capital of North Dakota? Someone made sure the committee making the decision didn’t get to see the other town vying…
Civil War Veterans’ Homes
The Civil War ended in 1865…but how long did the veterans of that war live? There is some controversy over who was the last man…
Care of Civil War Soldiers
Today veterans hospitals and retirement homes are common place, but in the years after the Civil War, grassroots efforts began to establish and fund the…
A Crop Where You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Heights
Some farmers need expensive, high tech equipment to harvest their crops. This crop requires a very low-tech method of harvest…but it does help if you…
