Category Archives: Farming

Former Breathitt Man Died June 22

Posted on June 22, 2024 by sdbowling

A former Breathitt County man and successful farmer died in Texas on June 22, 1940. Continue reading →

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Christmas Tragedy – 1947

Posted on December 26, 2023 by sdbowling

It was an accident- a terrible accident- that claimed the life of a 29-year-old Breathitt County mother and her son in 1947. It changed medical treatment in Kentucky for the better. Continue reading →

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Sid Jett Died August 14

Posted on August 14, 2023 by sdbowling

Sidney “Sid” Jett died near Guerrant on August 14, 1945. Continue reading →

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Breathitt’s Future – Pickles

Posted on June 21, 2023 by sdbowling

Hays Pigman believed that Breathitt County farmers could make money in the pickle business. It almost worked. Continue reading →

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Dalton Was State Chicken Champion

Posted on March 27, 2023 by sdbowling

Bill and James Earl Dalton were both State Champions in the 4-H Poultry competition. Learn of James Earl’s win in 1946-47. Continue reading →

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Hollan Family’s Unusual Record

Posted on February 7, 2023 by sdbowling

The Jackson Times printed a strange article about the Hollan Family in 1931. Publishers would not even think about printing a story like that now. Continue reading →

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Gone Are The Mules

Posted on December 15, 2022 by sdbowling

Mules were once a vital part of survival in the mountains. Today, good mules are getting harder and harder to find. Continue reading →

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Breathitt’s Squirrel Plague

Posted on October 4, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the 1896 Squirrel Plague in Breathitt County and across the state. Continue reading →

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An Outsider’s Look at Jackson in 1939

Posted on August 8, 2022 by sdbowling

In 1939, a WPA writer completed a view of Jackson from an outsider’s perspective.

Read an account of the “town that cannot be hurried.” Continue reading →

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Breathitt Hog Featured In “Believe It Or Not”

Posted on March 7, 2022 by sdbowling

“Little Jake”, a Breathitt County Poland hog had his moment in the spotlight in 1930. His owner, Matt J. Long, was world famous thanks to Robert Ripley.

And then he went to the frying pan. Continue reading →

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