The U.S. Army, with war raging in Europe, was looking for places to build new training bases. The Little Board of Commerce ...

Kensett (White County), circa 1910: Harry Coard, “Expert Photographer and Practical Arkansas Booster,” published this card showcasing the small town’s prominent buildings, including its hotels, ...

Hartford, circa 1913: "Preparing to spread shale," reads this photo of the road crew. Shale spread on the dirt road — with the help of the mules — would have been a welcome improvement when the rains ...