Old man river is his master
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Riverboat pilot Bill Wince has been working on the Mississippi River for 40 years, though when he started he thought it would be temporary. It is dangerous work and long hours, but the pay is good. Wince says that he will probably pilot for another year or 2 before retirement.
Publication Name: Midwest Living
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0889-8138
Year: 1999
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Savor an Iowa family's popcorn heritage
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Most of the popcorn produced in the US comes from Midwestern states, especially Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Nebraska. For example, Garry Smith heads the American Pop Corn Co in Sioux City, IA, a company started by his great-grandfather.
Publication Name: Midwest Living
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0889-8138
Year: 1995
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Sample Illinois' sweet peach county
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Cooks from Cobden, IL, share three desert recipes that feature the town's golden crop, peaches. These include instructions on how to prepare peach ice cream, coconut-peach cake and peach pie.
Publication Name: Midwest Living
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0889-8138
Year: 1997
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