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Part of the Meal for Troops
It was a part of some meals served to U.S. troops during World War II. However, you probably don’t associate this drink with life in…
The Story of Edwin Perkins
Today we say hello to our listeners on KHAS in Hastings, Nebraska. Residents have probably heard of a man named Edwin Perkins, but have you?…
Springing Up a State Capital Overnight
If a city grows quickly, we might say it sprang up overnight. This state capital literally sprang into existence in just one night… https://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2018/06/07Jun18-Oklahoma-Land-Rush-2.mp3Podcast: Play…
Running to Get a Deal
If you found a great deal on a house of a piece of land, we might say that we ran to get the deal. In…
The First Professional African American Baseball Player
Who was the first African American major league baseball player. Most say Jackie Robinson. However, residents of this town say it was another man who…
Keokuk, Iowa–Major League Baseball Town?
You probably don’t think of Keokuk, Iowa as a town that could support a Major League Baseball team. But that was once the case and…
The Name and the Story Behind An Indiana Couple
Many fourth graders are required to study their states history. If you live in Indiana you probably studied this name. Perhaps all of us should…
“Fair Trade” During the Civil War
Perhaps you’ve heard of “fair trade” products you can purchase in this country that guarantee the producers in developing nations are paid a fair wage…
Carrying On Without Saying A Word
The work of the Underground Railroad needed to be secretive of course. But it seems many in this town knew what was going on, yet…
The Secretive Work of the Couple From Fountain City
In Fountain City, Indiana you will find an older brick home with quite a story. If you step inside you’ll learn the secretive, yet important…
