Month: June 2021
The World’s Best Hot Dogs
Patrick Montgomery had the world’s best hot dog, but he didn’t have enough them to sell to all those who wanted them. So what does…
Hot Dog Sales Through the Roof
Patrick Montgomery is in the business of delivering customers the best steaks they’ll ever eat. Along the way, he may have just created the best…
From Army Ranger to Entrepreneur
Patrick Montgomery was an army ranger…and in 2014 he had a decision to make – reenlist or pursue another career option. It was a choice…
Four Tons of Glass Negatives
Some of us remember the photo negatives you used to get when you processed film. But a century ago the negatives were on glass and…
First City of Kansas
It is the “First City of Kansas.” The reason it achieved that status was because of an important fort that was not initially destined for…
A Gift for the Sultan’s Wives
A husband is supposed to give his bride a gift on her birthday, anniversary, Christmas…well, they should probably be giving gifts a lot of times. …
Carousel Capitol of the World
When most people think of this town they perhaps remember one of two things – a fort or a major prison. Interestingly, one of the…
CW Parker
CW Parker moved from Illinois to Kansas and his first career was hand digging wells. However, he began to take note of what people did…
St. Paul’s Church
Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran…there are many labels that may be placed on churches. However, during the early years of this church, the label was either…
A Symbol for the Struggle of Freedom
Just outside of New York City proper, yet well within the urban corridor, there sits a church in the suburb of Mt. Vernon, New York. …