Posted in American Countryside Oklahoma Podcast

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,…

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Posted in American Countryside Oklahoma Podcast World War II

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…

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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…

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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…

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Posted in American Countryside Missouri Podcast

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Posted in American Countryside Illinois Podcast

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…

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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…

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