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Editor’s Note — Prior to the August primary, several campaign items landed in voter mailboxes. They were aimed at moderate Republicans and in most cases were misleading at best. Rep.

Charlie Jennison bristled just a bit after two “school girls” passed him as he stood in the doorway of his hotel/saloon. The Leavenworth Daily Commonwealth reported a detailed account of the events on the evening of Sept. 22, 1872.

If anything shouldn’t be political, it’s the U.S. Postal Service. I know it’s mandated by the Constitution and sometimes needs funding help from Congress, so it’s inherently political, but these are special times. In May, Republican megadonor Louis DeJoy was appointed postmaster general.

Editor’s Note — Prior to the August primary, several campaign items landed in voter mailboxes. They were aimed at moderate Republicans and in most cases were misleading at best. Rep.

Ellsworth, Kan., was established on the edge of the Kansas frontier in the spring of 1867. The first railroad across Kansas was building westward across the state. Ellsworth served as the end-of-track supply post for several months.

Linda Salem and other officials of Great Plains Manufacturing didn’t ride into a recent news conference in Salina on white chargers. But they could have, given the nature of their announcement.

Our forefathers were far more familiar with the night sky than most of us in modern times. There was a brilliance to behold that we rarely find today. “Light pollution” produced by our towns and cities diminish the glory of the heavens above.

Contrary to tweets, the Pledge of Allegiance broadcast on each of the four nights of the Democratic Convention contained “under God” each night. What most listeners may not know is the origin of that pledge and when that phrase was added.

Marching toward socialism When I retired 12 years ago, I began wondering about so many politicians who were calling themselves “Progressives” in both parties. Many were people that I had admired and respected for years.

“Forced isolation” is not a pretty phrase, but for Kansas senior citizens, that has been our new reality since COVID-19 struck.