Posted in American Countryside Illinois Podcast

William Jenning Bryan

ver a century has passed since this man ran for president three times.  While he never held the oval office, his words, speeches and actions…

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The Hearthstone Mansion

Reports say the lights in this home made it seem like night had turned to day.  In fact, the lights were so bright, people from…

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Best of 2010: Ava Drugstore

In 1950s America kids might have finished their school day with a trip by the drug store soda fountain where they could get a ice…

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Best of 2010: The Alamo

It’s one of the most famous buildings at the center of one of the most famous battles in history. A site of a defeat that…

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Best of 2010: Tom Crosby

American troops had finally made it to Manila and were attempting to free POWs like Tom Crosby. Just when things seemed hopeful, the tables turned…

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Best of 2010: Mount Washington

If you are ever tempted to think the winter weather where you live is bad, just wait until you hear Brian Clark’s story…

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Posted in American Countryside Michigan Podcast

A Store for the Holidays

If Santa Claus needed a place to buy all of his decorations, this would be it. This big business in small town Michigan brings cheer…

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Posted in American Countryside Missouri Podcast

A Future for Sleighs

Santa needs a sleigh to make deliveries around the world. This man makes sure he will never run out of transportation…..

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The Denver, Missouri Sleigh Works

Winter weather can make travel treacherous, but once upon a time you simply hooked up your horse or team to a sleigh to make the…

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The Farm Foundation

The world will add approximately three billion people in the next forty years. Farmers will be asked to feed those souls with less land, less…

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