Tag: history
Trees: The settlers’ biggest nemesis and asset
In his latest installment of An American Tale, Paul Locher explains how early settlers managed to fell trees to build shelters in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Early settlers’ decisions could mean life or death
After arriving and establishing a campsite, settlers had to deal with a trio of priorities immediately — clearing land, planting crops and building shelter.
Reminiscing on letters from the past
Judith Sutherland recalls the meaning Edna Stoler McNaull's words carried with her family.
Can you identify Item No. 1268?
Item No. 1268 is 17.25 inches long and features what appear to be two long handles with an adjustable pivot point and atypical jaws.
Paul Harvey plans to share lifelong passion of gas engines with...
Paul Harvey shares a biographical sketch of his life and the series of events that led to his collection at Coolspring Power Museum in his first column.
Woodcock Creek offers April programs
Crawford County Conservation District’s Woodcock Creek Nature Center is offering a variety of educational programs in April.
You couldn’t pioneer without a felling axe
Paul Locher continues his "An American Tale" series by introducing readers to the most important tool used to open the American frontier — the felling axe.
Help us solve the mystery of Item No. 1267
If you recognize Item No. 1267 or have any guesses on how it may have been used, let us know by commenting or emailing us at editorial@farmanddairy.com.
Recycling Conestoga wagons
After Conestoga wagons made their journey to the frontier in the early 1800s, they would be disassembled and their parts would be reused in households.
Help us identify Item No. 1266
Item No. 1266, features a flat wooden surface with a post protruding from a hole in the center and a handle at one end. Do you know what it is?
