Room in the wagon yard?
Posted: January 27, 2013 at 1:55 a.m.
Most rural Arkansans did not travel much prior to the modern automobile era. Indeed, until a few years ago it was not uncommon to hear of someone living far back in the mountains who had died without ever leaving the county. Since travel was slow, it often involved spending the night. Only the most prosperous would spurge on a hotel. The wagon yard would do just fine.
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Editorial, Pages 72 on 01/27/2013
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