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Episodes
Renaming a Town
3/31/2023
Sometimes the naming of a town is quite a story in itself. That’s the case for what became one of Missouri’s largest cities. However, few...
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Floodproofing at Finley Farms
3/30/2023
When you’re building is in the path of a regularly flooding river you might consider moving locations. This place did just the opposite. The rebuilt...
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Transforming the Ozark Mill
3/29/2023
There was a time when old mills dotted the landscape, grinding grain into feed and food. One of the oldest mills in the area still...
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The Mississippi Flows North
3/28/2023
The Mississippi River flows over 2500 miles, southward through the Midwestern U.S. That is, unless you are here, where the river actually meanders north for...
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The Beginning – Lake Itasca
3/27/2023
The Mississippi River empties into the Gulf of Mexico just south of New Orleans, Louisiana. But where does the mighty river begin? That question puzzled...
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Catch the Last Train to Clarksville
3/24/2023
In the summer of 1966 the Monkees released “The Last Train to Clarksville.” The song went to number one on the billboard charts and many...
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The Depot at Clarksville, Tennessee
3/23/2023
In the early and mid 1900s, passenger train service was common in most cities of any size. Today the passengers and freight have vanished from...
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The Legend of Daddy Bryson
3/22/2023
His name was Daddy Bryson…and he became one of the best-known train engineers in the Smoky Mountains…not because of his skill on the rails, but...
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Remember the Raisin!
3/21/2023
We all recall the battle cry, “Remember the Alamo” but over 200 years ago it was “Remember the Raisin!” So what was this “raisin” and...
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When Did the War of 1812 Begin?
3/20/2023
It’s long been said that the only thing most Americans can tell you about the War of 1812 is what year it began. Maybe they...
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A Tribute to Fatma
3/17/2023
A couple of years ago I was approached with a novel idea. Could we use these broadcasts to help share Americana with those outside this...
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The Gamers Car
3/16/2023
Sometimes a car is known for it’s time period in history. That’s the case for this particular Nissan. If you’re under the age of 35,...
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The Mighty Power Wagon
3/15/2023
If you have work to do in the field, you probably get a tractor to pull an implement to get it done. But one company...
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Driving Your Car in the Lake…on Purpose
3/14/2023
Most of us have a car. Some of us have a boat. What if wanted both but only had the money for one or the...
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Will the Delorean Hit 88 MPH?
3/13/2023
If you’ve ever seen one of the movies in the Back to the Future series, you know that Michael J Fox, in the role of...
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The “Accidental” Car Collection
3/10/2023
Did you ever set out to purchase a car and wind up buying several by accident? I know, that’s probably not going to happen, but...
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Monroe, Michigan’s Tragic Tie to the Little Bighorn
3/9/2023
When news of the defeat at the Little Bighorn reached Monroe, Michigan, this town had an extra reason to morn. They did not lose just...
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The Story of a Very Famous Table
3/8/2023
There are several portraits that show the surrender of General Lee to General Grant at Appomattox. Those scenes usually display a small table on which...
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Custer’s Hometown
3/7/2023
We know him for the battle at the Little Bighorn. But to know just that one fact is to miss out on the amazing story...
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Birthplace of Sears
3/6/2023
At one time, Sears was the largest retailer in the world. Today there are just a handful of stores that remain, but the story of...
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