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Establishing a City for Newly Freed Slaves
Establishing a new city can take plenty of planning. Now imagine trying to begin that new town when others are very motivated to stop you….
Jim the Wonder Dog
Any betting man or woman would love to know the winners before placing a wager. The people of Marshall, Missouri know that there was once…
Going Beyond the Basic Dog Tricks
Many people have dogs and some of us have even taught our dogs to do tricks. But Sam had a very unusual dog, for it…
More Than An Excellent Hunting Dog
It all began quite by accident. A pup mysteriously arrived on a train, addressed to a man who loved to hunt. That pup grew to…
Getting An Appointment
Getting an appointment to one of the military academies can be difficult. But Mike Hagee had a hometown connection that he thought might be able…
The War in the Pacific Museum
Where is the War in the Pacific museum located? It stands to reason it would be next to the Pacific Ocean of course. However, it’s…
Pineapple Straight From the Field
There is perhaps nothing sweeter and more delicious to taste than a pineapple cut straight out of the field. Steve Potter will let you stand…
Planting For a Bit Longer
Gardeners and farmers are used to planting seed and then waiting in due time for their harvest. But for those who happen to plant pineapple,…
Hawaii’s Last Pineapple Farm
There once were thousands of acres in the Hawaiian islands devoted to growing pineapple. Much has changed over time. Today there is but one major…
The GMO Free Movement in Hawaii
Many seed companies have research stations in locations that can grow multiple crops each year. However, one of those locations is in jeopardy of being…