Remembering the Radio

IN a world where instant communication is expected, it’s hard to believe that not all that long ago, much of rural America was basically isolated from events of the day. Those who live in densely populated areas have difficulty visualizing vast areas where there are no trappings of civilization at all. In the wide expanses of Middle America, the farther one goes west, the more distance there is between farmsteads and rural towns. Where ranching is the main form of economic activity, it’s not unusual to travel several hours to visit the closest neighbor.

Wireless Revolution

Henry Ford’s Model T is credited with putting America on wheels. An equally important fact is often overlooked: Since the Model T was inexpensive enough that even small