Echoes of the Prairie
Echoes of the Prairie
Echos of the Prairie, the history of the places we call home, features brief histories from the Tri State Public Radio broadcast region. Histories are created and recorded by local residents. Echos of the Prairie airs on TSPR Tuesday - Friday at 8:19 am and 5:48 pm. More information about contributors is available on the program's web page.
Canton MO; Pickle Sorting Machine
Celebrating Canton Missouri Week! The amazing story of the pickle! How Canton played a roll in the world of pickles. The episode was written and voiced by Scott Giltner. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.
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Canton MO; Emma Coger
Celebrating Canton Missouri Week! Emma Coger and why she wasn't having it! The episode was written and voiced by Scott Giltner. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.
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Canton MO; Pearl Buttons
Celebrating Canton Missouri Week! The story of the “pearl button capital of the world” in the early 1900's The episode was written and voiced by Scott Giltner. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.
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Macomb; 1941 Fire at Macomb Motors
Celebrating Macomb Week! The tragic fire of Macomb Motors and the story of its strong comeback. The episode was written and voiced by Sue Scott. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.
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Macomb; Caroline Grote
Celebrating Macomb Week! The story of a woman who helped shape Western Illinois University's early years. The episode was written and voiced by Sue Scott. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.
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Macomb; Life of Al Sears
Celebrating Macomb Week! The life of Albert Omega Sears... also known as "Big Al" The episode was written and voiced by Sue Scott. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.
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Macomb; 1921 Game of the Year
Celebrating Macomb Week! The story of The Game of the Year! Macomb vs. Colchester. The episode was written and voiced by Sue Scott. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.
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Keokuk; Medical College
Celebrating Keokuk Week! The exciting opening and history of Keokuk's medical colleges. The episode was written and voiced by Angela Gates. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.
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Keokuk; Knight Auto
Celebrating Keokuk Week! The story of Frank Knight and the creation of his automobile. The episode was written and voiced by Angela Gates. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.
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Keokuk; Library
Celebrating Keokuk Week! The history of the growth and beginning of Keokuk Library. The episode was written and voiced by Angela Gates. More information about the series or episode please visit the shows webpage.
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