Who was the Idaho potato king that built a business empire?
From farm boy to food tycoon, J. R. Simplot turned Idaho potatoes into a global empire. Discover how his bold ideas transformed farming, French fries, and the future of food.
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Who was the Arizona pioneer that helped Phoenix “rise from the ashes”?
Discover how a determined Arizona pioneer turned the desert into the beginnings of Phoenix, reviving ancient canals and building a city that “rose from the ashes.”
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Which major hotel chain has its origins in New Mexico?
Conrad Hilton was born in 1887 in San Antonio, New Mexico. This was a small town along the Rio Grande river. His father ran a general store and later opened a small hotel. Young Conrad learned about business from helping his father. He also saw how travelers needed places to rest on long journeys. New…
