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Jonesboro Lincoln-Douglas Debate

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Roger

The debate was held on the Jonesboro Fairgrounds on September 15, 1858. Douglas, who chose the locations for the debates, picked this tiny town because he figured that Lincoln’s views on the expansion of slavery would get him in trouble … Continue reading →

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Burger King?

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Roger

In 1957, Gene and Betty Hoots opened a hamburger joint in Mattoon, Illinois and called it Burger King. On the advice of a lawyer, they registered the name and became the legal owners of “Burger King.” They were surprised when, … Continue reading →

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Big, Rotting Colonial Guy (on the left)

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Roger

This guy has been sitting outside a furniture store on Route 25 in St. Charles, Illinois, for at least 20 years. But he won’t last much longer if he doesn’t get some medical attention soon. His left leg is rotten … Continue reading →

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There’s a New Sheriff in Town

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Roger

It was only a matter of time before I brought my two greatest antique store purchases together. Each of them cost me $10 — is that a couple of bargains or what? I had to laugh at myself as I … Continue reading →

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Red Chair at Night …

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Roger

The sun really was this color late on Memorial Day eve. I drove to one of the highest spots in town, set the chair on top of my car, backed up about 30 yards and waited for the sun to … Continue reading →

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