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The Ranch That Raises Much More Than Cattle
For over a century, this ranch near Arizona’s border with Mexico has raised thousands of head of cattle, herded by generations of desert cowboys. Today…
Shouldn’t Pigeon have a “D”?
How do you spell pigeon? You know that bird that you sometimes need to get rid of around buildings? That was the dilemma facing one…
Shaking Hands and Trading Punches with Legend
In his years as a newspaper reporter, Bob Slater shook hands with a lot of folks you’ve heard of…a who’s who of politics and popular…
The US President & The Hitchhiker
It’s a big deal to meet the president of the United States. Some people will do just about anything to travel to a place where…
The Man Who Ran For President Three Times
Over a century has passed since this man ran for president three times. While he never held the oval office, his words, speeches and actions…
The Lights That Turned Night to Day
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…
Swamp Root to Cure Your Ails
If you saw an advertisement for someone selling “swamp root” that could cure your ails, well, you might be a bit skeptical. Step into this…
A Meeting in the Park
This small town was in danger of losing a treasured part of its past and present. But who would step in to save it and…
The World’s Fair in Iowa
Perhaps you’ve heard of the World’s Fair. Many editions of that global event have been held over the centuries. But in this town you can…
Best of 2020: The Elephant Hotel
It’s the best of 2020! It all began with a man who wanted to farm, not with a team of horses or mules, but rather…