Magazine / Something to Think About
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A Magic Ingredient
When you walk Perry Street, it’s clear that it’s not all that different than most of the other streets in the business district of this seaside town. The streets are somewhat narrow, having been laid out in the horse-and-buggy era of the 18th a... -
Rejoice That You Had It
Wednesday, July 20, 1904 may have been a typical day in Dayton, Ohio, but for a family living on Hawthorn Street, it wasn’t. That day they welcomed a baby to the family. Neighbors came to call. They brought food items for the family, and one coup... -
Both Can Be Right
Like most towns in 1933, they were in the grips of the Great Depression. Although well-intended, Roosevelt’s New Deal was no quick fix. This recovery was going to take time, effort, and patience. Neighbors were going to have to help neighbors, ... -
“Inrageous”
It started out as a small gas station along the Lincoln Highway located between two large towns. Over the century they’ve been open for business, Abe’s Garage has grown and changed with the times. The original owners, the Nicolay family, called i... -
Fair Isn’t Always Right
Over the years, people learned to expect periodic flooding. Usually, it caused little damage, and within a day or two everything was back to normal. Even when there was a little more water, the damage wasn’t serious. The last flood was a bit unus...