Month: May 2011
Collecting Specimens
Jay’s father could have scolded him for what he’d unearthed. Most parents would say, “Put down that filthy thing!” His father didn’t do that though,…
A Prisoner of War Reintured
Over 65 years after this Prisoner Of War died in a work camp, his body will be reintured near his birthplace this week. The story…
One Famous Horse
At one time this fort raised and trained over 14,000 horses and mules at a time. Many of those animals were shipped overseas, but there’s…
A Front Porch Presidential Campaign
It may seem odd for a presidential candidate to campaign without leaving home. But that’s exactly what this man did–and he won the White House…
Living Past 100 Years Old
Helen Netherton may still be able to purchase long term care insurance, but at the age of 110, she’s still never spent a night in…
Helen Netherton
Today we make history on our broadcasts. Out story is with the oldest person we have ever interviewed for the American Countryside. In fact, she…
The First President Born After the Civil War
We all know about the President who led the nation through the Civil War. But who was the first president to be born after the…
An Unlikely Field Trip
Many schools take field trips this time of the year. They are usually a fun event for students to get some time out of the…
Illinois’ Original State Capital
State capitals range in size form huge cities such as Atlanta, Georgia all the way down to Montpelier, Vermont’s mere 8000 residents. But when this…
Lincoln Celebrates With Champagne and Raisins
What was Abraham Lincoln doing with 81 bottles of champagne and 14 pounds of raisins? Thankfully he didn’t consume them all himself, but he was…