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Vintage Postcards - Cosmos and more in South Dakota - 1950's Photos89

Vintage Postcards - Cosmos and more in South Dakota - 1950's Photos

My husband (when he was a boy) took a trip to South Dakota with his mother and uncle as I had also done with my family in the 1950's. Many of the (now) vintage postcards and other souvenirs that they picked up are included in this hub. Learn more about the topsy-turvey world of the Cosmos which both families had visited along with other things.

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Rick Santorum's Political Views88

Rick Santorum's Political Views

An unbiased look at former Senator and current GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum's political views. Compare him to his fellow nominees!

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World War 2 Letter ~ From Soldier to Wife ~ Birth of a Son87

World War 2 Letter ~ From Soldier to Wife ~ Birth of a Son

That son referred to in this happy exchange later became my husband. Some family history during WWII included plus photos.

82 comments    world war 2 world war emma
Pictures of Visiting Buffalo Bill Cody's Iowa Boyhood Home86

Pictures of Visiting Buffalo Bill Cody's Iowa Boyhood Home

Most people think of the Wild West when they hear the name of Buffalo Bill Cody. Come & see the photos of his boyhood home & learn more about his life in this hub accented with videos.

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Madison County, Iowa Is More Than Just Covered Bridges!87

Madison County, Iowa Is More Than Just Covered Bridges!

A mini-tour of Winterset and Madison County, Iowa, of (mostly) uncommon sights you'll never find in postcard kiosks or souvenir shops.

50 comments    travel hubtrail attractions
Sex Slavery (white slavery) among Children in the U.S.85

Sex Slavery (white slavery) among Children in the U.S.

I read a lot of news, I watch a lot of news shows and one story seems unusually silent, suspiciously silent and that story is the epidemic of human trafficking also called white slavery in the United States. The few stories that I have read lay the...

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Presidential Library of President Herbert Hoover - West Branch, Iowa Attraction 84

Presidential Library of President Herbert Hoover - West Branch, Iowa Attraction

This orphaned boy at age 9 achieved much in his lifetime & many in Europe will never forget his efforts in helping to feed them after the World Wars.

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Clark Tower in Winterset Iowa's City Park85

Clark Tower in Winterset Iowa's City Park

Clark Memorial Tower at the far edge of Winterset Iowa's City Park is dedicated to Madison County pioneers Caleb and Ruth Clark. But who were the Clarks? What did they do to warrant erecting the crenelated tower of a medieval castle in their honor?

26 comments    travel vacation hubtrail
When My Husband Retires!86

When My Husband Retires!

My husband will retire in 8 years and 2 months. You can bet I'm counting down the days, tomorrow will leave 2987 days! Before he retires we have already made a plan to be debt free within the next 5 years which will enable us to start saving to do...

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Do Homeschool Kids Really Rate Better on Standardized Tests?83

Do Homeschool Kids Really Rate Better on Standardized Tests?

Homeschoolers rate better on standardized tests than public school students. Homeschool kids outperform other students in spelling bees and other academic contests.

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