In October 1929‚ the American stock market crashed. After riding high for much of the 1920s‚ Wall Street took a major dip‚ and the economy followed. But for a little while after‚ Americans farmers far out west didn’t quite feel the effects of the crash. Farms had been producing profitable products for years since World […] The post Ten Little-Known Facts about the Dust Bowl appeared first on Listverse.

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“O come‚ let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving‚ and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. For the Lord is a great God‚ and a great King above all gods. In his hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his also. The sea is his‚ and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land. O come‚ let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our maker. … The post The Editors’ Quote of the Day: appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

To be prepared for a crisis‚ every Prepper must establish goals and make both long-term and short-term plans. In this column‚ the SurvivalBlog editors review their week’s prep activities and planned prep activities for the coming week. These range from healthcare and gear purchases to gardening‚ ranch improvements‚ bug-out bag fine-tuning‚ and food storage. This is something akin to our Retreat Owner Profiles‚ but written incrementally and in detail‚ throughout the year.  We always welcome you to share your own successes and wisdom in your e-mailed letters. We post many of those –or excerpts thereof — in the Odds ‘n … The post Editors’ Prepping Progress appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

My husband and I first moved to Maine eighteen years ago from New Jersey. What a breath of fresh air and change from a crowded‚ polluted environment. We moved to a small town that was the county seat for an area that is approximately 4‚300 square miles and has a very low population. Most folks were really nice but there is a “your from away” mentality with some of the more stubborn folks. I gently reminded some of the more hardcore folks that although I may be “from away”‚ New Jersey is still part of the United States. I understand … The post Subtle Changes in Rural America‚ by Hollyberry appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

On November 25‚ 1950 the Storm Of The Century — also known as the Appalachian Storm — reached blizzard conditions and dumped nearly 60 inches of snow in the Appalachian area. It brought unseasonal temperatures to the region and caused widespread damage to property. About 150 people were thought to have been killed as a result of it. — On this day in 1970‚ Japanese novelist Mishima Yukio and four members of his Shield Society‚ a private army formed to preserve Japan‘s martial spirit‚ seized a military headquarters in Tokyo‚ and he later committed seppuku. — November 25th was the … The post Preparedness Notes for Saturday — November 25‚ 2023 appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.