Tag: history
A pure miracle
The first of three columns by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ernie Pyle, who reported on the hardships and bravery of soldiers during World War II.
Bascom B. Clarke: The machine man
Sam Moore shares a column written by Bascom B. Clarke, the founder and editor of The American Thresherman magazine throughout most of its existence.
Don’t call us, we (probably) won’t call you
Kymberly Foster Seabolt ponders the evolution of the telephone and how we have used it over time.
Talking about my generation
The dramatic drop in farmers in less than five generations shows the power and culture-changing impact of technology on farming and rural America.
Farmers should rely on faith and hope
Sam Moore reflects on the recent weather and recalls nasty weather patterns of the past — more specifically, Europe in 1879.
The family archives
While cleaning out her late grandmother's house, Kymberly Foster Seabolt has uncovered a lot of forgotten family treasures.
Local authors explore Stark County food history
To reflect on the history of food in Stark County, Kimberly Kenney and Barbara Abbott wrote Stark County Food: From Early Farming to Modern Meals.
Deere’s short-lived involvement in autos
Sam Moore shares a passage Elmer J. Baker Jr. (1889-1964), a longtime commentator on the farm implement scene, wrote of the short-lived Deere-Clark car.
Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo is a minor holiday in Mexico but has grown into a popular celebration of Mexican culture in the United States.
