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General Stores Along America’s Backroads

Posted on August 26, 2026 by bobg.bell@gmail.com

These stores were not merely places to buy goods, gas, hardware, and farm supplies. They were social hubs. Continue reading →

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Cairo and some of Little Egypt

Posted on June 22, 2024 by bobg.bell@gmail.com

The southern portion of Illinois is known as Little Egypt. Maybe, the name recalls the Biblical story of Joseph and the seven-year famine, as the region supplied grain to the rest of the state during an early 19th century drought. … Continue reading →

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Full Service Gas Stations Along the Back Roads

Posted on May 25, 2022 by bobg.bell@gmail.com

The last time I filled my tank, I think it was the day before yesterday, the price of regular gasoline was $4.29 at a convenience store in Beaver Dam, KY.  Of course, I got out of my truck, scanned my … Continue reading →

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