Bob Fords’ History Column Corner
Bob Fords’ History Column Corner
You’ve heard it all your life: “It’s the best thing since sliced bread”. The invention of the commercial bread slicer was a genuine life-changer, and it remains the historic town of Chillicothe, Missouri's chief claim to fame.
But what in the world would cause the United States government to prohibit the sale of such a beloved, everyday convenience? The answer is simple: World War II.
On January 18,…