BEST OF (#24 ORF 473) BREAD and THAT IOWA TOWN from PRAIRIE GOLD

In 1914, when America sent many of her young men to fight for Europe's freedom, a call was put out throughout the state of Iowa for written articles and stories about life in Iowa which would be combined into a book which would be sent to the young men from that state who away fighting. These two stories were included in that book, which is called Pioneer Memories. For those of you who have never been in Iowa-its still pretty much as described-and its still very rich farmland. Bread- by Ellis Parker Butler That Iowa Town- Oney Fred Sweet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Expand your horizons with this collection of hand-picked classic short stories and tales by writers like Jack London, Guy de Maupassant, Edith Wharton, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Ray Bradbury, Hans Christian Anderson, Ambrose Bierce, and many others. These fast-paced stories and captivating tales are chosen for their unique flavor, are suitable for all ages and tastes, and provide a window to a time when writers knew how to tell great stories using descriptive words and phrases.. We now offer new episodes twice weekly, Wednesdays at 5pm ET and Sundays at noon ET. Plus watch for "Best Of" Fridays 1am.