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The Clown Who Never Smiled

If you go to a circus you’ll probably see some clowns.  Most clowns smile and laugh.  This one did the opposite.  He never smiled and…

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Joining the Circus

A lot of kids love the circus.  Maybe some imagine joining the circus one day.  This kid did just that and his story is one…

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Medicine Lodge

In south central Kansas you’ll find a place long important to Native Americans – a place where they and later white settlers would meet to…

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The Lady With the Hatchet

This lady was known to back up her words with her hatchet.  And that hatchet is still well known over a century later.  In fact,…

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The After-Sermon Lecture

If you attended David Nation’s church in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, many would say the real sermon began when David’s wife began the after-sermon lecture…

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The Dalton Gang Hideout

There is a very famous tunnel running beneath the surface of a barnyard in Meade, Kansas.  It was built in secret, but today it’s very…

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A Dalton Without a Life of Crime

The infamous Dalton Gang robbed individuals and businesses in the Midwest during the early 1890s.  But not all of the Dalton children had a life…

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Works of Art

To some, they resemble totem poles, but the works of art are more modern and quite intricate.  At least one can be found in every…

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The Story of Peter Toth

Peter Toth was just a boy when his family was forced to leave Hungary.  The event left a lasting impression on him and influenced what…

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Lincoln’s Furthest Trip West

People often associate Abraham Lincoln with the states of Illinois or perhaps his birthplace in Kentucky.  But what state is the farthest west he ever…

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