Month: September 2017
Pastures Full of Danger
The Wright Brothers made their first flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. However, it was the farmers around Dayton that helped them perfect the plane. …
Before First Flight
Although Kitty Hawk, North Carolina received most of the attention regarding the Wright Brothers first flight, it was this Ohio city were much of the…
Clean Water and Good Health
Clean water is an important part of maintaining good health. So it may seem odd to us today that thousands of people once drank some…
Pluto…But Not the Planet…or the Disney Character
For most of us, the name Pluto is recognized as the name of a planet, or whatever they are calling it these days, or a…
A Town With An Unusual Name
It’s one of the most unusual town names you’ll find in the nation. But when you dig a little deeper you’ll see there was good…
The Top Mounted Military Man in the Nation
Before their was a U.S. cavalry, this man was noted to be the top mounted military man in the nation. His skills were so impressive…
The Baby of the Boone Family
Most of us remember the frontiersman and explorer, Daniel Boone from our history books. However, we may not be familiar with his children and their…
British Soldiers Residing in the US
Imagine a small U.S. farm town with British soldiers who had residences there. No, we are not talking about the Revolutionary War, but rather World…
The Mule Capital of the World
It was once the mule capital of the world. You can still find some mules there and if you go to the school, well, they…
When The Teeth Are The Main Attraction
Every dentist that has ever advised not to crush ice or hard candy with one’s teeth will not want to meet Steve Schmidt. His teeth…