Category: Missouri
A Business Totally Run By Volunteers
It’s a business that is run totally by volunteers. What’s interesting is many of the volunteers are middle and high school students who give of…
A Small Town Coffee House
Many towns have one or more coffee houses. But in St. James, Missouri the local coffeehouse may have a familiar look, but those running it…
Ideas for an Anniversary Gift
Perhaps today’s edition of our show is advice for husbands who need to purchase an anniversary gift. If you make this buy, well, the gift…
The History of Vacuum Cleaners
Today’s topic is the history of vacuum cleaners during the 1920s and 30s. Think it sounds boring? Hold on and I think you’ll find Tom…
A Story to Suck You In
I have a feeling today’s subject is really going to suck you in. In a moment you’ll see what a pun that it, but I…
Making Cash to Buy a Car…Leading to a Lifetime Interest
How much money can a high school kid make working a summer job? For Tom Gasko, he made enough cash to buy a new Trans…
A Cattleman’s Scheme
Criminals may do just about anything to get their hands on what they want. But in western Kansas in 1879, one cattleman was duped by…
The Technology of Ethanol
We often think of ethanol as a home grown and domestically consumed product. That statement is true, but there is a growing export market for…
Ethanol-The Farmer’s LInk to Solving the Energy Crisis
Once upon a time, I gave a speech as a FFA member titled, “Ethanol, the Farmer’s Link to Solving the Energy Crisis.” I’m don’t know…
An Old Five & Ten Store
Imagine a place where you can purchase some thread, a lava lamp, a stuffed unicorn and some pencils and paper all in one stop and…
