Tag: history
Electricity becomes a farm convenience
One hundred years ago, very few farms had electricity of any kind and an article in the December 1917 issue of Gas Review magazine told of its benefits.
Teddy Roosevelt still inspires
Teddy Roosevelt became the youngest president at age 43. Today, his words still inspire many.
Bonanza farms were a huge undertaking
Spring planting had to be completed quickly to take advantage of the best seeding time and to avoid a big variation in the time the crop was ready to cut.
Have we lost ancestors’ adventurous spirit?
We owe a lot to these rugged and adventuresome men and women, who through their sacrifices and hard work built this country and made life better for us.
Farmers, the target of scams and fraud
During the second half of the nineteenth century, there were scam artists and swindlers active in most every part of the American farming community.
Katherine Johnson led African American efforts in space travel
The history behind the movie Hidden Figures — the story of Katherine G. Johnson, a brilliant African-American woman who worked at NASA.
Stark County farm family celebrates 200 years
The Swartz family of Lake Township, Stark County, has been farming the same land for 200 years. They also have a long history on the fair board.
Growing up small-town proved invaluable for our ancestors
Judith Sutherland details Paul Carl's upbringing in Jeromesville during the early 1900s.
Columbiana County landmark is coming down
Columbiana County landmark for nearly 150 years, the Zarnosky barn, is coming down. The barn is being professionally disassembled.
