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More stories from: John Willard
About corn husking contests
ARTICLE: Corn husking contests originated with Henry A. Wallace, an agricultural and political leader during the first half of the 20th century.
Sep 22, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Cornfield gladiators: Documentary tells the story of national corn husking contests
ARTICLE: The muscular young man yanked off his shirt to the delight of the adoring women in the crowd of more than 100,000.
Sep 22, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Celebration marks anniversary of Graf Zeppelin’s flyover
ARTICLE: Eighty years ago this Friday, all eyes turned to the skies as the Graf Zeppelin passed over what is now called the Quad-Cities.
Aug 25, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
About the MGB
ARTICLE: The MGB was one of England's best-selling sports cars and helped define what the nimble, fun-to-drive class of vehicles was all about.
Aug 04, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Moline couple will unveil restored MGB at car show
ARTICLE: Carol Jamison was captivated by the 1974 MGB convertible that she and her husband, Carl, spotted languishing in a Moline driveway.
Aug 04, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Coal Valley tavern uses tacos to make a difference
ARTICLE: Mulligan's Valley Pub serves not only beer, mixed drinks and wine but also a cup of kindness in a big way.
Jul 26, 2009 | 6:00 am | Loading…
Exhibit shows the nautical side of Deere and Butterworth families
ARTICLE: Members of the Deere and Butterworth families were just as home on the water as they were supplying machines to help farmers work the land.
Jul 19, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Even competitors have good things to say about 92-year-old Stopulos
ARTICLE: Jim Stopulos turned 92 in May, but he refuses to let age slow him down.
Jun 14, 2009 | 10:00 am | Loading…
Classic Film Society Movie schedule
ARTICLE: The Classic Film Society will begin its 2009 season June 13 with “Home in Indiana” (1944), starring Rock Island native June Haver.
Jun 09, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Who was Alexander Victor?
ARTICLE: Alexander F. Victor was an innovative showman who created more than 150 different models of photographic and projection equipment and applied for 86 patents, all but a few of which were issued.
Jun 09, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Davenport collector has family ties to pioneering movie projectors
ARTICLE: David Green is well-qualified to help the Classic Film Society show vintage films to Quad-City audiences.
Jun 09, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
