Author: Tom
A Legacy Mill
In the Willamette River valley you’ll find an old mill with quite a story. It’s legacy dates to the 1850s and it was still operating…
Semi Loads of Hats
Every farmer needs a hat – and many farm supply companies provide them all the time. But Scott’s dad enjoyed getting those farm hats so…
Hats…Beyond Their Usual Purpose
A farm hat is a necessity for many people- something to keep the sun out of your eyes or perhaps the top of your head…
Atop a Magnificent Peak
It is one of the highest points in the world and it isn’t out of reach for any climber, no matter their level of experience. …
Building a Building with an Identified Need
Imagine a six story hotel in a place some would consider the frontier border of Oklahoma and Arkansas. That was the plan and there was…
How Do You Pronounce the Name of This Town?
Most folks aren’t quite sure how to pronounce the name of this town. The name looks like it belongs to the country of France, but…
What Cheer, Iowa’s Opera House
I’ve always been fascinated by some of the old opera houses in small towns across America. Those buildings often have quite a story and that…
A Town With An Intriguing Name
If you see this town on the map or perhaps find yourself passing through it on a trip across Iowa, you’ll certainly be intrigued by…
Best of 2023: The Offer to the Bily Brother
In 1928 the Bily brothers received quite an offer from Henry Ford. He offered them one million dollars for something they created. The story of…
Best of 2023: North Carolina Nuclear Bomb Farm
It’s the Best of 2023 with The American Countryside! Brent Tyndall has people pulling in his driveway just about every weekend. They are looking for…
