Posted in American Countryside Civil War Pennsylvania

A Title That’s Tough to Attain

Each of us probably remembers studying hours and hours for a big test. The test given here certainly requires plenty of study…and fewer than 10%…

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Posted in American Countryside Illinois

The Last Steam Engine

You can still find a few steam engines in this country pulling tourist trains. But when was the last steam engine used for commercial work? …

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Posted in American Countryside Illinois

“What” Won the West

Who won the west? Perhaps a better question is, “what” won the west? Erin Thompson says what won the west was a seemingly simple product…

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Posted in American Countryside Illinois

A Patent That Changed the Way People Farmed and Ranched

In the 1870’s, a series of patents were first issued for this product that was destined to change the way people farmed and ranched. Washington…

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