Archives for Ozarks Roots - Page 6
50 Years of Caldwell Eggs
Four generations of the Caldwell family have been involved in the poultry industry Fifty years ago, the Caldwell egg business was a very basic “mom and pop” type entity, processing…
A Cowboy Craftsman
Rancher Tim Mason has combined his rodeo and metalworking roots into a new business venture Spurs are an essential piece of equipment for horseback riders, from ranch hands, ropers and…
Limitless Contributions
Heather Friedrich works to build support of local agriculture How many organizations, projects and programs can one person devote their time and hard work to? This is a question that…
Remembering the Mother Road
The Route 66 Museum in Lebanon, Mo., steps back in time to share the nostalgia of an era There’s perhaps no other road in America as famous as Route 66.…
Farming for a Lifetime
At the age of 83, Ed Wallace recalls how agriculture has changed since he was a young man If you’re traveling through Farmington, Ark., you might see a bright red…
All aboard!
One of the last steam locomotives in operation shares the history of the railroad in the Ozarks In the fall of 1953, the mighty Frisco 4524 made its last trip,…
Tulsa’s Little Secret
Museum celebrates the city’s unique artistic history Tulsa’s earliest roots go back to the Indian relocation in the early 1800s. The railroads entered the picture in the 1880s, followed by…
Standing the Test of Time
Church constructed in 1882 continues to minister to its rural community The Rev. John Uder is the current pastor of what is today known as the Oakland Community Church. He…
Still Open For Business
A one-time general store built more than a century ago now houses a new family business One of the ways people try to preserve history is by turning old buildings…
Growing Memories
McDonald County, Mo., family has incorporated Christmas tree production into their 150-year-old farm The Ozark Valley Christmas Tree farm is nestled along the sloping hills and lush river bottoms near…