Stanley Wilke wrote these bits of history from June 1974 to October 1988. They were originally published as a weekly series in Washington, MO, area newspapers. These articles are an easy and entertaining way to learn history of the area, about its people, businesses, events, the old way of doing things and other facets of life. The author was a dedicated historian who went to great lengths to authenticate his material and wrote with humor in his own individualistic style.
