Author: Tom
Promoting Agriculture with a Holiday
You probably know this gentleman’s son for the salt company he founded that bears his name. But the father was equally important, for it was…
You Don’t Have to Go to Hawaii to See Hula Girls
Most people think you need to go to Hawaii to see hula girls. Not so. In fact, it was one very unique hula girl that…
A Museum of Salt and Pepper Shakers
We sometimes bill our program as a slice of Americana…and today’s broadcast certainly fills that theme. We visit with a lady who built her own…
Conquering the Barrier to Progress
When trains and cars made their way westward to Los Angeles, they encountered an obstacle between San Bernardino and Barstow. The challenge was so great,…
The Hunter Dawson Mansion
In the days just ahead of the Civil War, one prominent young lady in New Madrid, Missouri built a grand mansion for her family. Perhaps…
A Chocolate Display
For 90% of this agricultural product’s history, it was used as a drink. People certainly still drink it today, but its form has changed, and…
A Place to Get Away From It All
People have long recognized this spot as a way to get away from it all. During the Roosevelt administration, the Oval Office realized it was…
Nanibajou Lodge
Pick a paint color or new carpet for your home and it will probably fade over time. However, the paint on these walls looks as…
An Exclusive Club
Babe Ruth and Jack Dempsey were members of this exclusive club, yet they may have never set foot here. It’s a place that was built…
Just One Vote
One of our greatest American freedoms is the power to vote. You may think one ballot may not mean much, but this country has had…
