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Investigators horrified at disarray of dead soldiers

Investigators horrified at disarray of dead soldiers

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Investigators horrified at disarray of dead soldiers

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
25 Years Ago May 9 - 15, 1996 May 9 - 15, 1996 The featured 4-H’er is Natalie Leeper, 11, daughter of Theresa Boccia Barker and Scott Leeper of rural Scammon. Natalie is a member of the Scammon Skyriders 4-H Club.

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Columbus Public Library Hours

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. By appointment only. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-noon. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.
Medical personnel, artists know the importance of art

Medical personnel, artists know the importance of art

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Medical personnel, artists know the importance of art

Jill Kruse, Do
Monday, May 10, 2021
Artists and medical personnel both know the importance of art. The famous nurse Florence Nightingale once said, “Variety of form and brilliancy of color in the object presented to patients are an actual means to recovery.”
Ponies tired pulling ice cream wagon

Ponies tired pulling ice cream wagon

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Ponies tired pulling ice cream wagon

Ella Buzzard & Marilyn Schmitt
Monday, May 10, 2021
25 Years Ago May 9 - 15, 1996 Nate Kirk and Chock Scammon each medaled as the Columbus High School golf team finished second in an 18-hole tournament at Baxter Springs. Nate shot 40-42-82 in the meet and won a playoff to get fourth place. Chock also won a playoff to win the sixth place medal.
Put God first, you will have a better day

Put God first, you will have a better day

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Put God first, you will have a better day

Pastor’s Thoughts By Pastor Alan Mccamey
Friday, May 7, 2021
All things are worth nothing compared with the greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. (Philippians 3:8) Our daily lives are filled with all kinds of choices. With that in mind, here are a couple of questions for you. What kinds of thoughts are filling up your mind today?
God essential for improving health

God essential for improving health

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God essential for improving health

The Beginning Of Know Ledge By Allen Fischgrabe
Friday, May 7, 2021
A pair of binoculars can come in handy from time to time. However, no one needs them to recognize the fact that the world today is in poor health. Not just the environment, with its pollution and mismanagement, but also the state of the human race as a whole.
Church is burned, only walls left

Church is burned, only walls left

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Church is burned, only walls left

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Friday, May 7, 2021
First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 128 West Elm Columbus, Kansas Celebrating 150 years of service The First Christian Church Congregation made good use of their beautiful, new brick building for six years following the January 5, 1913 dedication.
Nine foreigners out of eighteen naturalized

Nine foreigners out of eighteen naturalized

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Nine foreigners out of eighteen naturalized

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Friday, May 7, 2021
25 Years Ago May 2 - 8, 1996 Jacob Weber, Cherokee County extension agent was named the Kansas winner in the newsletter category of the National Association of County Agriculture Agents Communications Awards Program.
Many types of pots made in German factory since 1842

Many types of pots made in German factory since 1842

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Many types of pots made in German factory since 1842

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Friday, May 7, 2021
It started in 1809 when Pierre-Joseph Boch established a company in the remains of a cathedral built in 786 A.D. To avoid destroying the trees used for the factory’s fuel, a coal-burning kiln was developed by 1816. Famous artists were hired to create the designs.
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