Field Notes

1895 School Exam

Jeannine Snyder — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:27:43 CST

This exam was taken from an original 1895 document on file at the Smoky Valley Genealogical Society & Library in Salina, Kan., and reprinted by the Salina Journal.

There is some debate as to whether it was administered to eighth graders as a final examination or to potential teachers.
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By Now Surely You've Caught Up

Jeannine Snyder — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:15:23 CST

Daylight saving time hits us every year - and this is the third year where we'll spend more time "saving" than in standard time.

Red Sky at Night ...

Jeannine Snyder — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:02:53 CST

Variations of this weather lore abound, involving both shepherds and sailors, and even appear in the Bible and Shakespeare.

Snow-Motors Inc. Conversion

Jeannine Snyder — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:42:12 CST

In the mid-1920s, a curious conversion kit became available that enabled tractors and automobiles to travel with ease across snow and ice.

80 HP Bessemer Air Plant at Coolspring Power Museum

Paul Harvey — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:57:29 CST

The Coolspring Power Museum removes an 80 HP Bessemer air plant from its original location and rebuilds it at the museum.

Rescuing a 12 HP Domestic from the Bahamian Jungle, Part 3

Randy Reysen — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:42:07 CST

Part 3 of Randy Reysen's account of the rescue and restoration of a 12 HP Domestic gas engine found in the Bahamian jungle.