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Dan McDaniel grew up in Bude, Mississippi. In this episode, he discusses why the town\u2019s barbershop was central to the lives of so many. He also recalls the sawmill work whistle and the men walking home for lunch.

\xa0Today, most of us take indoor plumbing for granted.\xa0 McDaniel remembers when plumbing was a luxury.

Because lumber was transported by train, all sawmill towns were connected by rail. McDaniel explains that back then, passenger trains were the most common way to travel.

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