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Captain 8's Foolishness: Wednesday, May 04, 2011
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A blog featuring the history and culture of Osborne County and the state of Kansas in general, as seen through the eyes of Captain 8, mild-mannered historian and author. Wednesday, May 4, 2011. For Mother's Day, 2011. My mother Delana (Pearce) Rothenberger's birthday was May 11th, which meant that every few years Mother's Day and her birthday would occur on the same day, making for a special celebration. She has now been gone ten years; this year would have been her 91st. Links to this post.
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Captain 8's Foolishness: Sunday, December 11, 2011
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A blog featuring the history and culture of Osborne County and the state of Kansas in general, as seen through the eyes of Captain 8, mild-mannered historian and author. Sunday, December 11, 2011. In Search of New Places To Go: Lorraine, Bushton, and Holyrood, Kansas. It all started with a hankering for fried chicken. From Lincoln it was south on State Highway 14 to Ellsworth, Kansas, where the above most interesting hexagon-style house stands on a side street. Why a hexagon layout? My thirst for knowled...
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Captain 8's Foolishness: Monday, July 11, 2011
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A blog featuring the history and culture of Osborne County and the state of Kansas in general, as seen through the eyes of Captain 8, mild-mannered historian and author. Monday, July 11, 2011. Scenes From the Roach Family After-Harvest Get-Together. Then it was back to the demonstrations. The entire afternoon was free of charge; anyone who wished to watch could do so. And they were also treated to free root beer floats! And a good time was had by all! They will do it again next year! Links to this post.
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Captain 8's Foolishness: Sunday, August 07, 2011
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A blog featuring the history and culture of Osborne County and the state of Kansas in general, as seen through the eyes of Captain 8, mild-mannered historian and author. Sunday, August 7, 2011. In Search Of New Places To Go: Black Wolf. Lost and alone on some forgotten highway. Traveled by many, remembered by few . . . ." - John Denver. And homemade ice cream. Is scribbled along the side of the pie menu. 1:11pm. I'm down some sandy county road now south and east of Wilson, lost but never truly. T...Down ...
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Captain 8's Foolishness: Friday, February 04, 2011
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A blog featuring the history and culture of Osborne County and the state of Kansas in general, as seen through the eyes of Captain 8, mild-mannered historian and author. Friday, February 4, 2011. Celebrating Kansas Literature: Tell Me What Is On Page 56, The 5th Sentence. And I will publish here everyone's results. Remember, DO NOT. Choose the Kansas book you like best or think is the coolest, but the one that is closest to you. Trail of the Spanish Bit. By Don Coldsmith. Page 56, 5th Sentence. Osborne C...
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Captain 8's Foolishness: Friday, January 28, 2011
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A blog featuring the history and culture of Osborne County and the state of Kansas in general, as seen through the eyes of Captain 8, mild-mannered historian and author. Friday, January 28, 2011. The Settlement of Kansas: Railroad Hype Drew Settlers. The Settlement of Kansas: Railroad Hype Drew Settlers. Sunday, January 23, 2011. Reprinted from http:/ www.kansas.com/2011/01/23/1686997/the-settlement-of-kansas.html. The "best stock country in the world," the Kansas Pacific Railway boasted in 1878. They fa...
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Captain 8's Foolishness: Saturday, June 18, 2011
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A blog featuring the history and culture of Osborne County and the state of Kansas in general, as seen through the eyes of Captain 8, mild-mannered historian and author. Saturday, June 18, 2011. The Lost Art of Wrangling and Corralling Wild Cast Iron Bathtubs. So early on the morning of Friday, June 17, 2011, the expedition came together, a trailer was hitched, and it was off to the wilds of Northeast Kansas. And several unique animals were out enjoying the fine Kansas weather, including this unusual ani...
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Captain 8's Foolishness: Monday, May 30, 2011
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A blog featuring the history and culture of Osborne County and the state of Kansas in general, as seen through the eyes of Captain 8, mild-mannered historian and author. Monday, May 30, 2011. Memorial Day 2011 Through Two Photos. There are many stories as to the actual beginnings of Memorial Day, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of the idea. There is also evidence that organized women's groups in the South were decorating graves before the end of the Civil War.
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Captain 8's Foolishness: Sunday, June 19, 2011
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A blog featuring the history and culture of Osborne County and the state of Kansas in general, as seen through the eyes of Captain 8, mild-mannered historian and author. Sunday, June 19, 2011. More Tub Wranglin' In the Offering? Yes, it's true. Lucas, Kansas will soon be the location of the world's only captive wild cast iron bathtub herd. All stay tuned for further developments! Links to this post. Labels: cast iron bathtubs. Want to cleanse your soul? Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
