https://flinthillsspecial.com/2022/03/01/gregs-blog-stepping-on-toes-the-history-of-photo-friday/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/end-of-the-line.jpgend-of-the-linehttps://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/brandt_hotel.jpgBrandt_HotelThis Photo Friday view was taken by photographer, Gus Meier around 1910. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/alma_missouri_300_east.jpgAlma_Missouri_300_EastThis Photo Friday view was taken by photographer, Gus Meier around 1910. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/alma-cemetery-01.jpgAlma cemetery 01A crowd attends an African-American's funeral at the Alma cemetery, circa 1890. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/photo-friday-no1.jpgPhoto-Friday-No1What in the world are these guys doing?https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/palenskee-pano.jpgpalenskee-panoGreg Hoots collected more than 80 panorama photos taken by Alma photographer, Louis Palenske, by contacting Palenske family members across the country. This view was taken at the dedication of the Haskell football stadium in Lawrence. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/klan-parade.jpgKlan paradehttps://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/kkk.jpgKKKThe Klan was on parade in this view taken in Council Grove, Kansas. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/kansas_finest_hoots_3_edited-1.jpgKansas_Finest_Hoots_3_edited-1Early in 2014, Greg Hoots received one of the "Kansas Best" awards for his creation, "Photo Friday."2022-03-31T16:04:51+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2020/05/08/phelps-oil-company-west-plains-mo/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/phelps-gas-station.jpgPhelps' Gas StationThis view of Redwine Oil Company in West Plains, Missouri was taken in about 1935, the year that Charles Phelps began working at the station. This view by Charles Phelps Sr. comes from a scan courtesy Toney Aid. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/west_plains_journal_mon__dec_23__1946_.jpgWest_Plains_Journal_Mon__Dec_23__1946_This Christmas advertisement for Redwine Oil Co. appeared in the West Plains Journal of December 23, 1946. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/phelps_station022.jpgPhelps_station022The news of Charles Phelps closing his gas station in West Plains, Mo. made the front page of the West Plains Daily Quill on May 7, 1973. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/phelps_station021.jpgPhelps_station021Charles Phelps poses with the author in this photo from late 1973, explaining that he had no gas for sale. Notice the small sign shop located on the north side of First Street, visible behind Phelps. This photo appeared in the West Plains class of 1974 high school annual and was taken by the author's good friend, Chris Barnhart. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/phelps_station020.jpgPhelps_station020Carl Hoots of West Plains, Missouri, poses beside his 1947 Chevrolet truck which he used on his milk route. Daddy's good friend, Charlie Phelps, did the lettering on the truck's doors. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/phelps_station019.jpgPhelps_station019Author, Greg Hoots, poses in the doorway of the former Phelps Oil Company in this view from 1988. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/phelps_station018.jpgPhelps_station018The Phelps Oil Company station was dwarfed by the "big shop in the back of the station." https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/phelps_station017.jpgPhelps_station017This view of the Phelps Oil Company station was taken in 1988, some fifteen years after the station's closing. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/phelps_sign_4.jpgPhelps_sign_4These entrance doors to the "big shop," located behind his gas station had entrance doors which opened onto Lincoln Street in West Plains, Mo. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/phelps_sign_3.jpgPhelps_sign_3As with most of the signs painted by Charles Phelps, his sign-painter's signature marks his work. 2024-01-28T19:10:49+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2021/10/24/minority-migration-in-wabaunsee-county-kansas-a-dark-history/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/0020-alma-football.jpg0020 Alma FootballThe Alma football team poses for a photo at the high school. At the far right is standout player, Shirley Richard Gardenhire.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the_eskridge_tribune_star_and_eskridge_independent_thu__aug_21__1924_.jpgThe_Eskridge_Tribune_Star_and_Eskridge_Independent_Thu__Aug_21__1924_https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the_alma_signal_thu__nov_20__1919_.jpgThe_Alma_Signal_Thu__Nov_20__1919_https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the_alma_signal_thu__dec_6__1923_.jpgThe_Alma_Signal_Thu__Dec_6__1923_https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the_alma_enterprise_fri__nov_19__1915_.jpgThe_Alma_Enterprise_Fri__Nov_19__1915_https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/aa039-wbe143-copy.jpgaa039-wbe143 copyAfrican-Americans gather at one of the Black churches in Eskridge, Kansas to celebrate Emancipation Day. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/aa038-paxico-born_in_africa2.jpgaa038-Paxico-Born_In_Africa2In this real photo postcard from 1906 a Black man leads a donkey with a sign, saying Born in Africa. A white man with a rifle stands at the far right. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/aa037-the_eskridge_tribune_star_and_eskridge_independent_thu__aug_9__1923_.jpgaa037-The_Eskridge_Tribune_Star_and_Eskridge_Independent_Thu__Aug_9__1923_https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/aa036the_jayhawker_american_thu__oct_25__1923_.jpgaa036The_Jayhawker_American_Thu__Oct_25__1923_https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/aa036-the_eskridge_tribune_star_and_eskridge_independent_thu__sep_6__1923_-1.jpgaa036-The_Eskridge_Tribune_Star_and_Eskridge_Independent_Thu__Sep_6__1923_ (1)2022-03-02T15:25:09+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2021/10/31/baby-socks-the-case-for-adoption-of-a-senior-pet/2021-11-27T03:26:47+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2021/09/30/dear-rita-letters-from-max-palenske/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/mp011.jpgMP011https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/mp010.jpgMP010https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/mp009.jpgMP009https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/mp008.jpgMP008https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/mp007.jpgMP007https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/mp006.jpgMP006https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/mp005.jpgMP005https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/mp004.jpgMP004https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/mp003.jpgMP003https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/mp002.jpgMP0022021-10-03T04:10:56+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2020/12/04/lucille-mulhall-and-the-mulhall-wild-west-show/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/008cummins_show001-1.jpg008Cummins_Show001This stereoscope card shows the entrance to the Cummins arena building on The Pike at the St. Louis World's Fair. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/008-101ranch.jpg008 101ranchThe Miller Brothers operated a 110,000-acre ranch in Indian Territory while operating their Wild West Show. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/007lucille4.jpg007Lucille4Lucille Mulhall performs for the crowd at the Calgary Stampede in 1912. Notice the divided riding skirt that the Colonel had specially tailored for his daughter. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/008the_kansas_city_star_fri__sep_18__1931_.jpg008The_Kansas_City_Star_Fri__Sep_18__1931_Zack Mulhallhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/008the_inter_ocean_fri__jan_27__1905_.jpg008The_Inter_Ocean_Fri__Jan_27__1905_This view of Bossie Mulhall appeared in The Inter Ocean as her father, Zack Mulhall stood trial in St. Louis, Mo. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/008the_daily_oklahoman_tue__apr_23__1935_.jpg008The_Daily_Oklahoman_Tue__Apr_23__1935_Lucille Mulhall's Last Ride, Guthrie, Oklahoma, 1935https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/008st__louis_post_dispatch_thu__jan_26__1905_-1.jpg008St__Louis_Post_Dispatch_Thu__Jan_26__1905_ (1)An artist's sketch of Zack Mulhall, left, and Ernest Morgan shows the pair at the 1905 trial where Mulhall was found liable for Morgan's injuries resulting from the gunfight on The Pike. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/008pike-at-stl.jpg008Pike at StLThis map of The Pike at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904, shows the Congress of Nations and Rough Riders arena which was actually located outside of the fairgrounds, with an entrance on The Pike. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/008mulhall-riders.jpg008mulhall-ridersThe Mulhall family, from left to right, Mildred, Bossie, Georgia, and Lucille pose with the Colonel while at Madison Square Garden in 1905. The original of this photo is from the Martha Fisch collection. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/008mulhall-riders2.jpg008mulhall riders2This advertisement for "The Mulhall Family" was created in about 1905. The original poster is part of the Martha Fisch collection. 2021-10-20T20:13:36+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2021/07/30/photo-friday-july-30-2021-alma-kansas-baseball-team/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/alma-baseball-team-1894-a.jpgAlma Baseball team 1894 aThe Alma, Kansas baseball team of 1894, seen here, was owned by Alma businessman, Hal G. Weaver. 2021-08-01T02:29:08+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2021/07/23/photo-friday-july-23-2021-cyclone-at-alta-vista-1905/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/tornado-av-1905-copy1.jpgTornado AV 1905 copy1This photo by W. A. McCoy of Alta Vista includes two views of a cyclone at Alta Vista on May 13, 1905. 2021-07-30T14:29:29+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2021/07/16/photo-friday-july-16-2021-eskridge-state-bank-eskridge-kansas/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/eskridge-state-bank.jpgEskridge State BankThe Eskridge State Bank and Marshall Harkness' Department Store are seen in this 1950s view from Eskridge, Kansas2021-07-17T00:30:49+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2021/07/09/book-review-life-lessons-from-my-father-provides-guideposts-for-life/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/life-lessons007.jpgLife Lessons007Two views of Shirley Richard Gardenhire provide bookends for the sage advice by which he lived. 2021-07-13T19:27:40+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2021/07/01/photo-friday-july-1-2021-4th-of-july-parade-alma-kansas-1894/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/4th-july-1894.jpg4th-July-1894A 4th of July parade proceeds north through the 300 block of Missouri Street in Alma, Kansas, 1894. 2021-07-02T23:30:20+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2021/06/25/photo-friday-june-25-2021-wolf-hunter-at-dover-kansas-zercher-real-photo-postcard/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/dover-zercher006.jpgDover-Zercher006M. L. Zercher Book and Stationery Co. of Topeka printed its price sheet on the reverse of a real photo postcard. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/dover-wolf-hunt2.jpgdover wolf hunt2A coyote hunter on horseback is seen with a half-dozen greyhounds while on a hunt near Dover, Kansas, circa 1910. 2021-06-25T11:33:58+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2021/06/17/photo-friday-june-18-2021-party-at-liederkranz-park-alma-kansas-circa-1890s/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/liederkranz-party-1890s.jpgLiederkranz-party-1890sA group of men engage in refreshments and card playing at Liederkranz Park, Alma, Kansas, circa 1890s.2021-06-18T04:12:58+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2021/06/10/photo-friday-june-11-2021-shirley-richard-gardenhire/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ahs-gardenhire1.jpgAHS-Gardenhire1Alma High School football team, circa 1907.2022-09-01T09:57:43+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2021/05/26/michael-alley-a-quest-for-freedom/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/04alley-grave.jpg04ALLEY GRAVEGraves of Michael and Rosa Alley, Block 4, Lot 20, Alma City Cemetery. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/03alley-michael-homestead.jpg03Alley-Michael-homesteadThis 1885 plat map shows Michael Alley's homestead, located a mile west of the Alma City Cemetery. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/03alley_homestead.jpg03Alley_HomesteadThis sinkhole was once the dugout home of Michael and Rosa Alley.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/02alma69.jpg02Alma69Alma, Kansas, 1869https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/01alleymichael.jpg01ALLEY,MichaelMichael Alley2024-07-31T14:44:25+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2021/01/29/photo-friday-january-29-2021-cattle-on-the-waugh-ranch-eskridge-kansas/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/waugh_cattle_copy.jpgWaugh_cattle_copyCattle on the Waugh Ranch, Eskridge, Kansas. 2021-02-01T13:49:34+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2021/01/06/a-2020-kansas-butterfly-garden/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/b002.jpgb002While Monarch butterflies migrate, Swallowtails overwinter in Kansas. Here, Eastern Black Swallowtails are housed in a protective enclosure awaiting the coming of Spring, 2021. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/b001.jpgb001Our final project in the 2020 garden was to construct a new bed which will produce spring flowers as well as Dill and Parsley. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/a020snow2.jpga020snow2A sunflower volunteer in the upper garden was covered in snow in the October storm. Notice the spent milkweed seed pods just below the sunflower. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/a019snow1.jpga019snow1When the snow fell on October 26th, the Red Salvia was still blooming strong. As amazing as it is, the plants, blooms intact, survived the early season storm for a couple additional weeks. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/a018snow3.jpga018snow3On October 26th, we received our first snowfall of the winter. Notice the Marigolds covered in snow in the foreground. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/a018-october.jpga018 octoberWhen this photo was taken on October 9th, most of the Zinnias had gone to seed. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/a017mweedseed.jpga017mweedseedBy mid-October, the Common Milkweed seed pods have burst open, scattering their seeds in the Kansas wind. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/a016october-traveler.jpga016October travelerA migrating Monarch stops for food at a late-standing Zinnia bloom in this view from October 9, 2020. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/a014a.jpga014aA friendly bumble bee feeds on a Zinnia bloom. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/a014.jpga014All summer there are hundreds of Silver-spotted Skipper butterflies in the garden. 2022-03-14T11:09:07+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2018/12/29/carl-f-hoots-arrowhead-collection/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/lake-map.jpglake-mapThis map of the Udall Complex on the upper White River was drawn by Carl Hoots, circa 1975. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/upper-norfork.jpgupper-norforkThe upper arms of Norfork Lake are narrow, the opposite shorelines are easily visible. This view was taken near Udall in the 1960s.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DISH-2.jpgDISH 2Daddy's arrowheads have always been a part of our family's lives. This photo was taken at my home in Dover in about 1995. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/daddy-arrowheads.jpgdaddy-arrowheadsThis view from the West Plains Daily Quill, taken in about 1966, shows Daddy teaching members of Boy Scout Troop 61 about prehistoric Indian artifacts. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Daddy_arrowheads167.jpgDaddy_arrowheads167From the Carl F. Hoots Collection.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Daddy_arrowheads166.jpgDaddy_arrowheads166From the Carl F. Hoots Collection.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Daddy_arrowheads165.jpgDaddy_arrowheads165From the Carl F. Hoots Collection.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Daddy_arrowheads164.jpgDaddy_arrowheads164From the Carl F. Hoots Collection.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Daddy_arrowheads163.jpgDaddy_arrowheads163From the Carl F. Hoots Collectionhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Daddy_arrowheads162.jpgDaddy_arrowheads162From the Carl F. Hoots Collection2025-01-19T15:52:21+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2020/08/28/photo-friday-august-28-2020-ditman-grocery-alma-kansas/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/alma-ditman-west-side.jpgAlma Ditman west sideDitman Grocery was located in the north half of the Kinne and Kerans building seen at the far left in this view from about 1910. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/alma-ditman-groc.jpgAlma, Ditman GrocFour employees of Ditman Grocery, located at 311 Missouri Street in Alma, Kansas, stand in front of the entrance to the business. Seen here, left to right, are Milford "Jiggs" Terass, John Ditman, Oliver Diehl, and Milton "Shook" Herrmann. Photo courtesy Charles Herman. 2020-12-12T21:13:49+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2020/10/09/gandy-dancing-on-the-rock-island-mcfarland-ks/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/crip_henderson2.jpgCRIP_Henderson2The McFarland section crew traveled to the worksite on this flatbed car. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/crip_henderson1.jpgCRIP_Henderson1McFarland section crew memebers perform their "gandy dance" on tracks near McFarland, Kansashttps://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/wab-henderson-8-copy.jpgwab henderson 8 copyThe McFarland section crew work on the CRIP rails near McFarland, Kansas. 2020-10-10T18:16:40+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2017/02/04/tornado-strikes-eskridge/2020-09-17T18:47:56+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2020/09/09/a-cowboys-dream/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cows-and-barn.jpgcows and barnCattle feed in pens on the Brinkman Ranch. Notice the horse barn in the background. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/blacksmith-barn.jpgblacksmith barnThe blacksmith shed on the Brinkman Ranch. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/018-tom-on-horse-2.jpg018 Tom on horse 2The author practicing to be a cowboy, circa 1979. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/017-kids-on-tractor.jpg017 Kids on tractorAnthony and Cathy ready for another driving lesson. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/016-bulls-and-barn.jpg016 bulls and barnMasters of their domain, the patriachs of Edward Brinkman's Hereford herd. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/015-kids-and-cows-1.jpg015 kids and cows 1My grandfather's horse, Scout, was always just out of reach to us, not just because Cathy and Anthony had short arms. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/014-cathy_fish.jpg014 Cathy_FishCathy with a nice stringer of crappie and bluegill from the farm ponds. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/013-family-tractor.jpg013 family tractorOur father, Anthony Aniello, managed to make an Allis-Chalmers tracter a four-passenger mode of transportation. I don't think he learned that in Hoboken, NJ. Along for the ride are the author, Tom, brother Pete, and sister, Cathy, circa 1970. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/012-cathy_cat.jpg012 Cathy_CatCathy finally caught one. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/011-kids-and-cows.jpg011 kids and cowsThe author's sister Cathy and brother Anthony observe breakfast being served across from the milking barn, circa 1977. 2020-09-11T21:04:28+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2020/03/13/sixteen-days-in-august-and-other-ups-stories/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sd66-copy.jpgsd66 copyThe Topeka UPS center was flooded on Founders' Day, August 28, 2012 by a ruptured water main. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sd65.jpgsd65The sticky-note delivery notices, introduced in 1990 were updated to this version in 1993. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sd64.jpgsd64This delivery notice was used by UPS drivers in the late 1970s before the development of the sticky-note. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sd63.jpgsd63UPS workers and their family members inspect the three-wheeled UPS delivery vehicle on display at the safety picnic. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sd62.jpgsd62UPS workers unload a three-wheeled UPS delivery vehicle which was designed for use in Europe and Asia during a safety picnic at Lake Shawnee. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sd60.jpgsd60UPS manager Larry Devader speaks to UPS workers and their families at a safety picnic at Lake Shawnee. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sd59.jpgsd59A safety picnic was held on a Saturday at Lake Shawnee in the summer of 2002. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sd58.jpgsd58UPS workers give a round of applause to retiring package car driver, Jennifer Self at a party held at Lake Shawnee. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sd57.jpgsd57UPS center manager Dennis Braden, recognizes package car driver Jennifer Self upon her retirement at a safety picnic at Lake Shawnee, circa 2002. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sd55.jpgsd55The Topeka center mechanics operated behind this large curtain near the east door exit. 2020-09-10T17:19:37+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2020/01/24/two-barns-in-wabaunsee-county/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/wb08-copy.jpgwb08 copyIn this aerial view of the Wiser barn, circa 1970, the a two-story section of the east wall had collapsed when this photo was taken. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sb14.jpgsb14This etching of the Muehlenbacher home, the scene of the 1894 murder of Peter Muehlenbacher, appeared in the May 26, 1894 edition of The Alma Signal. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sb13.jpgsb13The horse barn at the former Schepp Ranch was leveled in an August 15, 2019 tornado. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sb12.jpegsb12Damage from an August 15, 2019 tornado was limited to the north wall of the granary on the massive Schepp barn. (Image courtesy Abby Amick)https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sb11.jpgsb11In this view of the south entryway to the granary, one can see what appears to be rocks in the center of the entryway. These are actually the rock roof pieces of an arched-ceiling underground cave designed for water storage. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sb10.jpgsb10The stonework repair of the Schepp barn by Luke Koch and crew was nearing completion when this 2017 photo was taken. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sb09.jpgsb09Luke Koch and crew work on rebuilding the east wall of the Schepp barn in this 2017 view. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sb08.jpgsb08https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sb06.jpgsb06The Schepp Barn was photographed by Alma, Kansas photographer, Charles Herman in the 1970s. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sb07.jpgsb07When these two images of the Schepp barn were taken in the late 1980s, the building was in significant disrepair. Notice in the view below that the last cupola remaining on the roof was collapsing into the barn. 2020-09-06T00:17:26+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2020/08/03/the-life-and-times-of-hickory-jones/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/hj-schroeder-joint.jpghj-schroeder jointThe building seen in the center of this photo, located at 310 Missouri Street in Alma, Kansas, was constructed for Louis and Gus Schroeder in 1902. When this photo was taken in 1925, the fire department occupied the building. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/hj-billiard-hall-310-missouri-schroeder-copy.jpghj-Billiard Hall 310 Missouri Schroeder copyLouis Schroeder, standing at the right hand corner of the pool table, and his brother, Gus "Cricket" Schroeder, standing at the bar, owned a cafe, billiard hall, and joint on Missouri Street in Alma, Kansas. Hickory Jones first job in Alma was to operate this joint at 310 Missouri Street. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/hj010the_alma_signal_fri__oct_27__1905_.jpghj010The_Alma_Signal_Fri__Oct_27__1905_The Alma Signal of October 27, 1905 published this advertisement for Hickory Jones bowling alleay and billiard hall, located in the 100 block of East Main Street in Alma. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/hj008.jpghj008The Topeka Daily Capital of February 24, 1920 details the pursuit and arrest of two robbers who had taken refuge in Hickory Jones farm located four miles south of Topeka, Kansas. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/hj009the_topeka_daily_capital_tue__feb_24__1920_-headline.jpghj009The_Topeka_Daily_Capital_Tue__Feb_24__1920_ HEADLINEThe Topeka Daily Capital of February 24, 1920 details the pursuit and arrest of two robbers who had taken refuge in Hickory Jones farm located four miles south of Topeka, Kansas. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/hj007the_topeka_state_journal_tue__dec_30__1902_.jpghj007The_Topeka_State_Journal_Tue__Dec_30__1902_The Topeka State Journal of December 30, 1902 detailes the "Joint War" launched by Wabaunsee County Attorney, Fred Seaman. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/hj006the_topeka_state_journal_tue__dec_30__1902_-jointwar_headline.jpghj006The_Topeka_State_Journal_Tue__Dec_30__1902_ jointwar_HeadlineThe Topeka State Journal of December 30, 1902 detailes the "Joint War" launched by Wabaunsee County Attorney, Fred Seaman. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/hj-the_alma_signal_fri__jun_30__1905_.jpghj The_Alma_Signal_Fri__Jun_30__1905_The Alma Signal of June 30, 1905 gives a detailed account of the "Fats Verses Leans" baseball game. Hickory Jones' "Leans" defeated the "Fats" in a hitfest by a score of 19 to 18. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/hj005-signal-7-3-08.jpghj005 signal 7-3-08The Alma baseball team was featured in this photo in The Alma Signal of July 3, 1908. Team owner and manager, Hickory Jones is seated in the second row, second from the left. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/hj004_1908.jpghj004_1908This portion of the 1908 Sanborn map for Alma, Kansas includes Hickory Jones' bowling alley and pool hall, located a half of a block east of Missouri Street on East Main. 2020-08-18T19:34:21+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2020/08/14/photo-friday-august-14-2020-real-photo-postcard-paxico-1905-born-in-africa/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/paxico_donkey002-copy.jpgPaxico_donkey002 copyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/paxico-born_in_africa.jpgPaxico-Born_In_AfricaTwo men pose in the center of Newbury Avenue in Paxico for this real photo postcard from Paxico, Kansas, circa 1905. The sign on the burro's back says, "When may we three meet again? Born in Africa." The man standing at the right, seems to be cradling a Winchester rifle with the barrel resting on the ground by his left foot. Both men are unidentified. 2020-08-14T17:20:41+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2017/10/15/the-alma-hotel-a-chronology/2020-07-29T19:38:30+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2020/07/16/the-early-career-of-photographer-dave-mathias-1955-1965/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1955-dave-at-af-photo-school-at-lowery-afb-denver-1.jpg1955--DAVE AT AF PHOTO SCHOOL AT LOWERY AFB-DENVERDave Mathias, second from left, poses with other Air Force photographer trainees at their school at Lowery AFB, Colorado in this view from 1955. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1956-815-rtc-bldg-i-worked-forbes-afb-1-1.jpg1956--815 RTC BLDG I WORKED--FORBES AFB (1)The 815th Reconnaissance Technical Squadron building at Forbes AFB contained the photo lab where Dave Mathias and other Air Force photographers developed aerial reconnaissance photographs. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1956-dave-in-photo-school-at-lowery-afb-denver-1.jpg1956--DAVE IN PHOTO SCHOOL AT LOWERY AFB DENVERDave Mathias, seen here in early 1956, spent sixteen weeks in Colorado at photography school before receiving his assignment to Forbes AFB in Kansas. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1956-dave-in-photography-school-at-lowery-afb-denver-1.jpg1956--DAVE IN PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOOL AT LOWERY AFB DENVERDave mathias, far left, and other Air Force photographer trainees attend darkroom class at Lowery AFB in this 1956 photograph. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1957-dave-in-his-1950-chevy-1.jpg1957---DAVE IN HIS 1950 CHEVYDave Mathias is seen in this view in his 1950 Chevrolet as he drives away from his barracks building in the summer of 1957. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1957-film-for-processing-at-815-rtc-forbes-1.jpg1957---FILM FOR PROCESSING AT 815 RTC FORBESThese stacks of drums all contain film from RB-47 reconnaissance aircraft to be processed at the Air Force photo lab, located in the 815th Reconnaissance Technical Squadron building at Forbes AFB. Smaller reels of 35-millimeter film are stacked on top of the 10-inch film cans. This 1957 view shows one night's work for Air Force photographer, Dave Mathias.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1958-lee-and-dave-in-penna-1.jpg1958---LEE AND DAVE IN PENNADave Mathias shows his bride, Lee, the camera his father gave him for his high school graduation, while the couple honeymoon in Pennsylvania in 1958. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1961-atlas-missile-delivered-to-site-at-forbes-afb-page-7-1.jpg1961-- ATLAS MISSILE DELIVERED TO SITE AT FORBES AFB---PAGE 7An Atlas missile on a trailer enters the launcher complex at Site No. 6, Keene, Kansas in this 1961 view. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1961-atlas-missile-delivered-to-site-at-forbes-afb-site6-1.jpg1961-- ATLAS MISSILE DELIVERED TO SITE AT FORBES AFB--site6An Atlas missile is seen being delivered to Site No. 6 at Keene, Kansas in this 1961 view. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1961-site6-keene-1.jpg1961 site6 KeeneDave Mathias took this aerial view of Site No. 6 at Keene, Kansas in 1961 as contractors continued to work on the site. 2020-07-20T19:12:58+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2020/04/03/the-curious-case-of-postcard-photographer-john-bowers/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bowers015.jpgBowers015John Bowers created a large portfolio of Topeka flood photographs during the famed 1908 flood. Most of Bowers' views were taken in the badly flooded North Topeka. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bowers016-the_topeka_state_journal_wed__jan_18__1911_-copy.jpgBowers016 The_Topeka_State_Journal_Wed__Jan_18__1911_ copyThe Topeka State Journal ran this article titled, "His Fatal Error" in the January 18, 1911 edition of the paper. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bowers015-the_los_angeles_times_mon__mar_6__1911_-copy.jpgBowers015 The_Los_Angeles_Times_Mon__Mar_6__1911_ copyThis March 6, 1911 edition of the Los Angeles Times shows a photo of accused murderer, Richard "Dick" Ward. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bowers017.jpgBowers017This panoramic postcard, titled Santa Barbara From the Hills, bears the imprint, J. Bowers Photo Co., Long Beach, Cal. and dates from about 1910. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bowers018.jpgBowers018John Bowers took many photos of businesses in Lawrence while operating his business in Topeka. This view of the Baptist Church dates from about 1908. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bowers014.jpgBowers014This Bowers view of Missouri Street, looking south from the 400 block was taken in about 1908. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bowers011.jpgBowers011This bird's eye view of Alma was taken by John Bowers from the "water tower hill". https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bowers010.jpgBowers010This Bowers view of Kansas Avenue, looking north from the 300 block, was taken in about 1908. It's obvious why this street is commonly called "the wide street" by locals. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bowers009.jpgBowers009St. John Lutheran Church was almost new when this 1908 Bowers photo was taken. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bowers008.jpgBowers008The old Alma high school was abandoned when this Bowers photo was taken in 1907. 2025-01-23T17:56:43+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2020/07/10/photo-friday-july-10-2020-banner-photo-mid-kansas-milling-1904/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/postcard.kansas.alma_.mills_.cabinet.card_.two_.ladies.in_.flour_.dresses.jpgPostcard.Kansas.Alma.Mills.Cabinet.Card.Two.Ladies.in.Flour.DressesThis banner cabinet card shows, left to right, Tena Zwanziger, Charlie Palenske, and Coral Jacobs posing in the studio of Alma photographer, Gus Meier. Notice the ladies' dresses are made from Mid-Kansas Milling flour sacks. Photo courtesy Morgan Williams. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/the_alma_signal_fri__jun_17__1904_.jpgThe_Alma_Signal_Fri__Jun_17__1904_This photo of Coral Jacobs, left and Tena Zwanziger, seen in dresses made of Mid-Kansas Milling flour sacks, appeared in The Alma Signal of June 17, 1904. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/palenske01.jpgPalenske01This carte de visite photograph of photographer, Louis Palenske and his daughter Minnie Palenske dates from 1888. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/mill01.jpgMill01The Mid-Kansas Milling flour mill at Alma, Kansas is seen in this real photo postcard, circa 1910. Photo courtesy Sandy Koepke.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/meier01.jpgMeier01This self-portrait of Alma, Kansas photographer, Gus Meier was created as a cabinet card, circa 1890. 2020-07-11T20:59:58+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2020/07/03/photo-friday-eskridge-city-park-bandstand-july-3-2020/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/the_eskridge_tribune_star_and_eskridge_independent_thu__jun_26__1913_.jpgThe_Eskridge_Tribune_Star_and_Eskridge_Independent_Thu__Jun_26__1913_Advertisemnt from The Eskridge Tribune Star, June 26, 1913. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/bandstand-park001-copy.jpgBandstand park001 copyThis real photo postcard, created by M. L. Zercher of Topeka, shows the town bandstand located in the Eskridge, Kansas City Park and is postmarked August 12, 1915. 2020-07-04T02:36:46+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2020/06/26/steinmeyer-bros-garage-alma-kansas/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/sign.jpgsignThis pressed metal advertising sign for Alma Tire & Vulcanizing Service had a blank space before the abbreviation, Mi. to be painted to indicate the distance to the Steinmeyer's garage. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/the_alma_signal_thu__sep_11__1924_.jpgThe_Alma_Signal_Thu__Sep_11__1924_This advertisement from The Alma Signal, dated September 11, 1924 for the Alma Tire and Battery Shop invites the public to see the new 1925 models. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/the_alma_signal_thu__mar_27__1924_.jpgThe_Alma_Signal_Thu__Mar_27__1924_The Steinmeyer Bros. announce the opening of their "NEW GARAGE", located at 204-206 Missouri Street in Alma, Kansas in this advertisement from The Alma Signal, dated March 27, 1924. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/the_alma_enterprise_fri__jun_2__1922_.jpgThe_Alma_Enterprise_Fri__Jun_2__1922_The Alma Enterprise, Friday, June 2, 1922 advertises United States Tires, offered for sale by Elmer Steinmeyer in Alma. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/steinmeyer08.jpgSteinmeyer08Elmer Steinmeyer poses for his sister, Selma Steinmeyer's camera in a boattail roadster at the family's farm, located five miles south of Alma. Notice the wheel covers, advertising, "We fix 'em" and "The Alma Tire Shop." Photo courtesy Keith Schultzhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/steinmeyer03.jpgSteinmeyer03This 1925 newspaper advertisement for the Steinmeyer Bros. Star Car dealership gives the details of the 100-Hour Test conducted by the Steinmeyers. Advertisement courtesy Keith Schultzhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/steinmeyer07.jpgSteinmeyer07This photo of a group of Star automobiles parked in front of the Steinmeyer Bros. Star dealership and their Alma Tire & Battery Shop was taken by Alma photographer Gus Meier in 1925. Notice the car at the far right holds a sign asking, "can u-r car do this?" and the car is standing balanced on three wheels with the right front wheel removed. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/steinmeyer06.jpgSteinmeyer06The "Palenske Block", located at 204-212 Missouri Street in Alma, Kansas was built for Alma businessman and banker, Louis Palenske. When this photo was taken in 1925, the buildings contain, from the left, Ketterman's Restaurant, Gus Meier Photo Gallery, Steinmeyer Bros Star Car dealership, and Alma Tire & Battery. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/steinmeyer05.jpgSteinmeyer05This interior view of the shop at Alma Tire and Battery Shop, located at 204-206 Missouri Street in Alma, Kansas was taken by Alma photographer, Gus Meier in 1925. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/steinmeyer04.jpgSteinmeyer04This photo by Alma photographer Gus Meier from June of 1925, shows the Star test car which ran for 100-hours, non-stop. 2020-06-29T01:17:56+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2020/02/10/fifteen-minutes-till-doomsday/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/missle-with-farmers-copymathias.jpgMISSLE WITH FARMERS copyMathiasIn the foreground, Kansas farmers seem oblivious to the erected Atlas missile just over their shoulders. This incredible photo was taken by Dave Mathias in his capacity as a General Dynamics photographer and is dated 1961. Photo Courtesy Dave Mathias.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/forbes_gate002-copy.jpgForbes_gate002 copyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/a041-jim_shirley-1.jpga041 jim_shirleyCaptain Jim Scott and his wife, Shirley, enjoy their retirement years in Texas. Scott's memories of his time in the missile silos were sharp, despite the passage of more than 55 years. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/aerial-construction.jpgaerial constructionIn this 1960 view of construction of one of the Forbes launchers, the walls of the missile bay have been poured but the floor has not. This appears to be Site #6 at Keene. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/a040.jpga040This example of "silo art" was produced by an unidentified crew member from Launch Site #1, Rock Creek. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/a039.jpga039Jackson Heights High School, seen here, is located at the former Atlas-E launcher Site #9 at Holton, Kansas. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/a038.jpga038This 100-kilowatt generator was one of 197 units that were removed from Atlas and Titan missile launchers in 1965. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/a036.jpga036An Atlas-E missile is seen being transported from the Forbes AFB flight line to the Missile Assembly Building in this view from 1961. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/a035.jpga035The last Atlas-E missile in Kansas departed Forbes Air Force Base on February 8, 1965. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/a034.jpga034This "scared telephone" located at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha could communicate directly with every Strategic Air Command facility in the world. One of these telephones was located at both Forbes Air Force Base and Missile Site #7 at Wamego, Kansas. 2020-06-24T19:47:44+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2018/12/28/ozarka-village-daddys-dream/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cabin015-copy.jpgcabin015 copyThe log cabin was under construction when this 1969 photograph was taken by Carl Hoots. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Ozarka_village168.jpgOzarka_village168This sketch shows the relative locations of the buildings at Ozarka Village. The top of this map points west. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/westfort2.jpgwestfort2The fort at Ozarka Village was photographed from the sign tower, revealing four buildings inside the fort walls. This view is from August of 1970. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Westfort.jpgWestfortThis view of the fort at Ozarka Village was taken in June of 1970, two months before the business opened. Notice that the Ozarka sign had yet to be installed on the sign tower. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/treehouse.jpgtreehouseThe tree house had a wide wooden stairway which lead into the top of a large oak tree at Ozarka Village. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Ozarka_Village_sign.jpgOzarka_Village_signThe sign tower at Ozarka Village, located on North Highway 63 held the only highway signs for the tourist attraction which opened in 1970. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/crazyhouse.jpgcrazyhouseThis photo from May of 1970 shows the "Crazy House" which featured slanted floors, walls and ceilings along with "smoke and mirrors" left visitors mildly disoriented. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cave-const3.jpgcave-const3This view from early 1970 shows the cave under construction. The structure contained over 20 display cases containing Carl Hoots' arrowhead collection. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cave-const2.jpgcave-const2The cave at Ozarka Village had over 200-feet of passageway where visitors could view 10,000 artifacts from the Carl Hoots arrowhead collection. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cave-const.jpgcave-constCarl Hoots wheels a load of cement as construction begins on the cave at Ozarka Village in January of 1969. 2020-06-04T17:27:17+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2020/04/29/bridging-the-kaw/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/st__mary_s_star_thu__aug_3__1911_.jpgSt__Mary_s_Star_Thu__Aug_3__1911_The announcement of the opening of the ill-fated Sweeney Bridge was made in the St. Marys Star of August 3, 1911. Repairs on the bridge began almost immediately. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bridge-kaw-township-.jpgbridge kaw townshipThe Sweeney Bridge was under construction when this photo was taken in 1911. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bridge-kaw-wamego-flood.jpgbridge kaw wamego floodThe Kaw River flooded badly both in 1902 and 1903. In this view, a throng congregates on the Kaw River bridge. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bridge_wamego1.jpgBridge_Wamego1The Highway 99 bridge across the Kaw River at Wamego displayed a warning sign on each end of the bridge, threatening a $5.00 fine for riding or driving across the bridge "faster than a walk." This view looks north from the Wabaunsee County side of the river.2020-04-29T17:38:14+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2020/03/19/the-peter-thoes-barn/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/thoes7.jpgThoes7This late 1980s view of the Peter Thoes barn looks at the south face of the bank-barn. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/thoes6.jpgThoes6This view of the hay loft of the Peter Thoes barn was taken in the late 1980s. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/thoes5.jpgThoes5This view of the Peter Thoes barn, taken from the south, dates from the late 1980s. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/thoes4.jpgThoes4The Thoes family stand on the porch of the Peter Thoes home on Hessdale Road in this view from about 1920. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/thoes3.jpgThoes3This portrait of the Peter and Caroline Thoes family was taken shortly before Peter Thoes untimely death in 1894. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/thoes2.jpgThoes2The family of Joseph and Augusta Thoes, seated center, pose for this Gus Meier photograph taken at their Alma home on June 9, 1911. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/thoes1.jpgThoes1This studio portrait of Joseph and Augusta Thoes was created by their photographer son-in-law, Louis Palenske. 2025-07-21T20:04:00+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2020/03/06/the-william-horne-barn/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/wm_horne.jpgWm_HorneSophia and William Horne lived in this log cabin when they staked a claim on Spring Creek in 1859. When this view was taken in about 1908, the cabin had been converted to a garage for the Model-T. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/horne_barn013.jpgHorne_Barn013This view of the north side of the Horne/Grunewald barn shows the considerable movement of the barn, accompanied by the destruction of the barn's north footings. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/horne_barn012.jpgHorne_Barn012This view of the south side of the William Horne barn shows the movement of the barn, courtesy a strong Kansas wind. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/horne_barn010.jpgHorne_Barn010The William Horne barn and home is visible from the south in this 1990s view. 2020-03-06T21:14:53+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2016/10/24/the-cold-war-in-the-flint-hills/2020-02-04T21:48:12+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2016/10/31/the-barns-of-wabaunsee-county/2020-01-26T12:34:34+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2017/07/07/photo-friday-modern-woodmen-of-american-log-rolling/2019-12-22T02:08:50+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2017/08/17/the-great-american-eclipse-of-1918/2019-12-22T02:06:54+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2019/12/12/a-day-in-history-february-4-1921-fire-destroys-r-c-day-garage-in-eskridge/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/day4.jpgday4It was nothing short of miraculous that the four businesses located just to the north of Day's Garage survived after the February 4, 1921 fire which destroyed 17 autos at the Ford dealership. Businesses seen in this view, from right to left are Day's Garage, Robertson Paint and Wallpaper, Wright Barber Shop, the Cozy Cafe, and Waugh Implement Company. Photo courtesy the Dean Dunn Collection. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/day3.jpgday3Spectators view the ruins of the R. C. Day Garage after the February 4, 1921 fire which destroyed the business. Amazingly, the brick storefront, seen here braced with a telephone pole, was salvaged and stands today at 212 S. Main Street in Eskridge, Kansas. Photo courtesy the Dean Dunn Collection. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/day2.jpgday2Three unidentified men stand behind the rubble of a burned Ford at the R. C. Day Garage in Eskridge, Kansas. Photo courtesy the Dean Dunn Collection. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/day1.jpgday1Three unidentified men stand inside the ruins of the R. C. Day garage after a fire destroyed the business on February 4, 1921. The ruins of burned Ford cars are visible in the foreground. Photo courtesy the Dean Dunn Collection. 2019-12-21T21:50:22+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2019/07/12/a-kansas-butterfly-garden/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/luna2.jpgluna2A male Luna moth hangs on a Crepe Myrtle in the butterfly garden, awaiting the midnight hour. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/luna1.jpgluna1This male Luna moth chose a Crepe Myrtle plant in the butterfly garden to hang, awaiting his midnight mating ritual. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/n007.jpgn007Black-Eyed Susanhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/n006.jpgn006Giant Purple Zinniahttps://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/n005.jpgn005Giant Zinniahttps://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/n004.jpgn004Zinnias are easy to grow and are a favorite of butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/n003.jpgn003Zinnias have a short growing cycle, making them ideal for most growing zones. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/n002.jpgn002The showy Zowie Zinnias are a favorite of butterflies. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/n001.jpgn001A Passion Flower vine wraps around the trellis entering the hillside garden. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/b008-1.jpgb008Cheryl releases a freshly hatched Monarch butterfly. 2020-08-29T18:30:21+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2019/08/23/with-malice-aforethought-the-joseph-pusch-murder/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1940censusenlarge.jpg1940censusenlargehttps://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1940census.jpg1940censusLines 48 and 49 of the 1940 census of Cowley County, Kansas lists Lois and Ruth Longaker as Inmates at the State Training School (Home for Feeble-Minded). https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/010courtroom.jpg010courtroomThe spacious courtroom inside the Wabaunsee County Courthouse was filled to capacity during the Longaker trial in the fall of 1934. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/009jurybox.jpg009juryboxThe jury box in the Wabaunsee County Courthouse provided the jury a ringside seat for the Longaker trial. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/008information.jpg008informationCharley Longaker was formally charged with first-degree murder in this bill of information created by County Attorney, E. W. Stuewe. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/007jurylist.jpg007jurylistThe jury in the Longaker trial, listed here, were placed in the custody of the Court Bailiff, Carl Zeckser. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/005winfield.jpg005winfieldThe State Training School at Winfield is seen on this real photo postcard. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/004hungate_otis.jpg004Hungate_OtisJudge Otis E. Hungate is seen in his chambers in the Shawnee County Courthouse in this view from about 1935. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/006carroll.jpg006carrollJudge Carey Carroll was recognized as a prominent citizen of Alma in the 1907 Business Directory of Wabaunsee County. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/003carrolls.jpg003carrollsMembers of the C. E. Carroll family, seen in this view which appeared in "New Branches from Old Trees", included from left Marguerite Stuewe, Edwin Carroll, Myrtle Carroll, Carey Carroll and Lila Palmer.2024-01-03T19:43:56+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2019/12/06/gas-station-bandits-strike-eskridge/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/peoples-sta-1.jpgPeoples-staLonnie Peoples owned and operated this station located on the north edge of Eskridge when the great gas station robbery occurred in 1931. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/newell_sta-1.jpgNewell_staVan Newell's gas station was located approximately where this driveway meets K-99 Highway, on the east edge of Eskridge, Kansas. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/duff_sta-1.jpgDuff_StaA small concrete slab, visible in the center of this photo, is all that remains of Mike Duff's Standard Oil station located at "the corners" at Eskridge, Kansas. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sltelegram.jpgSLTelegramThe robbery of two Eskridge, Kansas gas stations in 1931 and the ensuing pursuit of the robbers made the front page of the Salt Lake Telegram of October 14, 1931. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/royal_cafe.jpgRoyal_cafeThe Royal Cafe was located in the fifth storefront from the right in this 1930s view of the west side of the 100 block of South Main Street in Eskridge, Kansas. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/haubold2.jpgHaubold2This handy advertising card for Haubold & Burnett's Standard Oil Station in Eskridge showed distances to various cities in Kansas and neighboring states. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/haubold1.jpgHaubold1Haubold & Burnett constructed the Standard Oil Service Station located on the southeast corner of 2nd Avenue and Main Street in Eskridge in the mid-1920s. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/eskridge-sinclair.jpgEskridge SinclairCloice Meeker, standing in driveway, purchased this gas station from Harold Duff in early 1931. This "White Way Service Station" was located at 122 S. Main Street in Eskridge. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/archer_oil.jpgArcher_OilArcher Oil Co. operated this Elreco gas station located at 107 N. Main in Eskridge, Kansas when this view was taken in the early 1950s. 2019-12-07T21:50:32+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2019/11/05/profiles-of-courage-john-dover-page-and-ellen-forte-page/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/20180107_201917_resized.jpg20180107_201917_resizedThe John and Ellen Page family. Front row, left to right, John Dover Page, Sr., Ellen Forte Page, John Dover Page, Jr., Ellen Page. Back row, left to right Minnie Page Tillery, Joseph Page, Wesley Page, Mary Charlotte Page Pegg, Gaitha Page, and William Page. (James Page and Richard page are not shown.) Photo courtesy Joyceann Gray. 2019-11-09T15:52:22+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2019/11/01/wabaunsee-outlook-transient-camp-5-newsletter-april-21-1935/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/013-1.jpg013https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/012-1.jpg012https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/011-1.jpg011https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/010-1.jpg010https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/009-1.jpg009https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/008-1.jpg008https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/007-1.jpg007https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/006-1.jpg006https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/005-1.jpg005https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/004-1.jpg0042019-11-02T00:14:00+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2019/11/01/wabaunsee-outlook-transient-camp-5-newsletter-march-1935/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/kerc-barracks-c1934-copy.jpgKERC barracks c1934 copyTransient workers stand in the center of the barracks complex at the Kansas Emergency Relief Committee's Transient Camp #5 at Lake Wabaunsee, circa 1934. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/014.jpg014https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/013.jpg013https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/012.jpg012https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/011.jpg011https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/010.jpg010https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/009.jpg009https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/008.jpg008https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/007.jpg007https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/006.jpg0062019-11-02T01:08:35+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2018/12/13/an-immigrant-story/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/meditz123.jpgmeditz123This workbook was used by Friedrich Meditz while studying for his certification as a stonemason while living at a Displaced Persons Camp at Villach, Austria. Notice that the page is dated October 25, 1947. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/meditz_manuvers.jpgmeditz_manuversFred Meditz sits in front of his tent during maneuvers near Neu-Ulm, Germany while in the U.S. Army, circa 1956. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/wedding.jpgweddingFriedrich and Mary Jean Meditz, center, pose with the two groomsmen and two bridesmaids following the Meditz wedding on July 14, 1951. Seen here from left to right are Tony Preston, Eugene Stalzer, Friedrich Meditz, Mary Jean Meditz, Dorothy Whiles, and Lou Ann Scherzer. The bride's gown and bridesmaids' dresses barely made it to the wedding. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/meditz_date.jpgmeditz_dateMary Jean Erker, left, and Friedrich Meditz stop for refreshments while on a date in Kansas City, Kansas, circa 1951. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Fred_KC.jpgFred_KCFriedrich Meditz poses for a photo in Kansas City, Kansas shortly after his arrival in 1950. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/us-lines.jpgus linesThe roll of passengers aboard the S.S. Washington shows the departure dates from ports in England, France, and Ireland. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/washington2.jpgwashington2Friedrich Meditz, right, poses with an unidentified passenger aboard the U.S.S. Washington, dated July 25, 1950. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/villach-rubble.jpgvillach-rubbleAn estimated 85% of the buildings in Villach, Austria, suffered damage from British bombing during World War II. In this view, masons have constructed scaffolding on a damaged building. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/villach1946.jpgvillach1946This portrait of Friedrich Meditz was produced on a postcard, identified as being taken in Villach, Austria on September 23, 1946, while he lived in the Displaced Persons Camp. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Villach_rebuilding.jpgVillach_rebuildingFriedrich Meditz, a stonemason, stands at the top of a Villach, Austria residence that is under reconstruction after bombing during World War II, circa 1949. 2020-06-16T23:42:11+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2019/09/18/bulldogging-with-cleo-schultz/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/senior-ride.jpgsenior-rideVolland rancher, Cleo Schultz is seen here competing in bulldogging in a 1978 old-timers rodeo event at the Flint Hills Rodeo Arena in Strong City, Kansas. To qualify for the event, all participants had to be at least 40 years old. It looks like pretty tough work for the over-40 crowd. Photo courtesy Cleo and Julie Schultz. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/tulsa-bull.jpgtulsa-bullCleo Schultz rides #42, a Beutler Bros. bull at the Tulsa Stampede in this view from 1962. Photo courtesy Cleo and Julie Schultz. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/marten-bull.jpgmarten-bullCleo Schultz participates in bull riding at the 4-H rodeo at Lester Marten's Rodeo Arena at Alma, Kansas held on May 8, 1955. Cleo was a senior in high school when this photo was taken. Photo courtesy Cleo and Julie Schultzhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/mayetta-ride.jpgmayetta-rideCleo Schultz leaps from his horse while competing in bulldogging competition at the rodeo grounds at Mayetta, Kansas in this 1960s view. Photo courtesy Cleo and Julie Schultz.2019-09-23T11:36:39+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2019/08/16/photo-friday-alma-kansas-business-district-1965/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/alma-busn-dist-1965496b.jpgAlma Busn Dist 1965496bhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/alma-busn-dist-1965496-copy.jpgAlma Busn Dist 1965496 copyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/alma-busn-dist-1965.jpgAlma Busn Dist 1965This 1965 view of the Alma, Kansas business district looks north at the intersection of 3rd and Missouri Streets. 2019-08-16T22:19:23+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2016/11/05/albin-longren-lands-at-alma/2019-08-03T16:54:43+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2019/08/02/depot-memories/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wb1.jpgwb1The CRIP depot at Wabaunsee, Kansas is seen in this photo, circa 1930. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ve1.jpgve1The train depot at Vera, Kansas was little more than a platform with a roof, located on the railroad line three miles west of Maple Hill. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/v2.jpgv2This interior photo of the telegraph office, located inside the Volland, Kansas depot, dates from about 1905. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/v1.jpgv1A railroad station agent waits on the platform with a mailbag as a CRIP train arrives at the Volland, Kansas depot, circa 1905. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/p3.jpgp3The CRIP depot at Paxico was boarded and used for storage when this real photo postcard was taken in 1967. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/p2.jpgp2The Glotzbach brothers wait in their dray wagon as a steam engine arrives at the Paxico depot, circa 1910. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/p1.jpgp1The CRIP depot at Paxico appeared busy in this view, circa 1920. Photo courtesy Marilyn Hund. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/mh3.jpgmh3This real photo postcard view of the Rock Island depot at Maple Hill, Kansas is dated 1954. Notice the grain elevator in the background. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/mh2.jpgmh2The Rock Island depot at Maple Hill, Kansas is visible at the far right of this 1960s view. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/mh1.jpgmh1A passenger on the Rock Island railroad poses for a photo in front of the Maple Hill, Kansas depot, circa 1900. 2023-08-03T07:42:50+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2018/10/24/a-flint-hills-story-by-victor-palenske/2019-07-06T16:12:28+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2019/06/27/a-citizen-soldiers-story/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/johnstone040.jpgjohnstone040https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/johnstone039.jpgjohnstone039https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/johnstone038.jpgjohnstone038https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/johnstone037.jpgjohnstone037https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/johnstone036.jpgjohnstone036https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/johnstone035.jpgjohnstone035https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/johnstone034.jpgjohnstone034https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/johnstone033.jpgjohnstone033https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/johnstone032.jpgjohnstone032https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/johnstone031.jpgjohnstone0312019-06-28T19:00:26+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2019/06/04/cabin-fever/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/mitchell-porch_logs_exposed.jpgMitchell PORCH_LOGS_EXPOSEDThe original William Mitchell cabin, built in 1856 near the town of Wabaunsee, was later incorporated into the larger Mitchell farm house, and part of the original logs are still visible today. Photo courtesy Michael Stubbshttps://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hensel_homestead.jpgHensel_homesteadWhen this photograph was taken in about 1900, the Joseph Hensel cabin had been sided with clapboards, disguising it's heritage as a log cabin. The Bandels are seen standing at the left while William Hensel is seen in the buggy. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/chalk_cabin.jpgchalk_cabinThis log cabin, owned by George Vannatta, was built in the late 1850s at Chalk Mound in southwest Wabaunsee County. In addition to living in the cabin, Vannatta operated a store in the building. The Post Office was also located in this cabin. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/067-droege-house-copy.jpg067 DROEGE HOUSE copyThe Gus Droege home appeared in this photograph in Matt Thomson's "Early History of Wabaunsee County". After purchasing this farm 2-miles south of Alma, Droege had the stone addition added to the log cabin, previously owned by a Shawnee Indian. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/chas-herman311-edit.jpgchas herman311-editThis view of the Gnadt cabin while it was located in Park Valley was taken by longtime Alma resident and photographer, Charles Herman. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/gnadt_cabin1.jpggnadt_cabin1This Charles Herman photo from about 1980 shows the Gnadt cabin located in Park Valley, just east of Alma. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cabin-ks-ave.jpgcabin-ks-aveThis Sanborn map from 1885 shows the "Gnadt cabin" when it was located in the 100 block of Kansas Avenue (lower left of map). https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/stone-farm-house-fence-copy.jpgStone farm house fence copyThis 1890s photo by Gus Meier shows a typical evolution of the Wabaunsee County farm. Notice the log building to the right of the two-story stone house. It's likely that it was an original homestead cabin. In the foreground, log outbuildings are visible at both ends of the livestock lots. Notice the thatched roof on the long loafing shed. Photo courtesy Paul Gronquisthttps://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/mcdiffett-cabin.jpgmcdiffett cabinThis cabin, located on the Rusty and Pam McDiffett ranch, three miles southwest of Volland, has suffered the ravages of time. Once, there were three distinct levels on this dwelling, as it is located on a hillside, providing a basement level. Photo courtesy Julie Schultz.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/schultz_cabin.jpgSchultz_cabinThis log cabin and a stone addition added later were once the homestead of Gustav C. F. and Fredricka Hauer Schultz. The Schultz family immigrated to the United States in 1872 where they settled in this cabin three miles southwest of Volland, Kansas. Photo courtesy Julie and Cleo Schultz. 2022-11-14T02:33:00+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2019/04/18/the-greatest-backyard-find-in-history-1956-alfa-romeo-sprint-veloce-alleggerita/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/bmw003.jpgbmw003The BMW 1600 was a sporty "little brother" to the timeless BMW 2002. This particular car was a 1968 model. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/alfa_romeo_giulietta_sprint_veloce_lw_1956_california_mille_2018_mwp9955.jpgAlfa_Romeo_Giulietta_Sprint_Veloce_LW_1956_California_Mille_2018_MWP9955The racing history of this 1956 Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce Lightweight is displayed on the fender of the car at the 2018 California Mille. Photo by Franklin Cunningham; Courtesy of AllCarCentral.com. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/alfa_romeo_giulietta_sprint_veloce_lw_1956_california_mille_2018_mwp9956.jpgAlfa_Romeo_Giulietta_Sprint_Veloce_LW_1956_California_Mille_2018_MWP9956Stanley Bauer's 1956 Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce is seen here at the 2018 California Mille event. Photo by Franklin Cunningham; Courtesy of AllCarCentral.com.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/alfa-romeo_edit-copy.jpgalfa romeo_edit copyKen Schaff's 1956 Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce is seen here in 1989 at the Alfa Romeo Museum at Arese, Italy. Photo by Ken Schaff. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/alfa011.jpgalfa011This author drove the 1956 Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce to Florida on vacation in early 1986. This photo was taken at West Plains, Missouri. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/alfa010.jpgalfa010The original plastic rear window of this 1956 Alfa had turned a spooky milky-white color by the time I purchased the car in 1983. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/alfa009.jpgalfa009For two years, this 1956 was my daily driver, a commuter vehicle, in fact. This view was taken at Dover, Kansas in the summer of 1987. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/alfa008.jpgalfa008The 1956 Alfa was such an incredible pleasure to drive. This view was taken on the first day of driving the car; notice that I hadn't located windshield wipers at that point in time. Photo by Lynn Wilson. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/alfa007.jpgalfa007The 1300cc Alfa Romeo twin cam engine features twin dual throat Weber carburetors and steel header pipes. The 74-cubic-inch engine produced an impressive 90 horsepower. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/alfa006.jpgalfa006The first day I drove the Alfa Romeo included a photo shoot at Lake Shawnee, Topeka, Kansas. Photo by Lynn Wilson. 2019-05-20T20:42:43+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2019/02/11/a-profile-of-courage-pfc-charles-e-barnhart/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/telegram_web.jpgTelegram_WebThis telegram, dated October 24, 1944, was sent to Turner Barnhart of Columbia, Missouri, advising him that his son, PFC Charles Barnhart had been wounded in battle in Holland on October 2, 1944. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/82nd_grave.jpg82nd_GraveMembers of the 82nd Airborne Division begin parachute to the ground in Holland in September of 1944. Notice the gliders already on the ground. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/picture-of-the-roadblock.jpgPicture of the roadblockThe roadblock where PFC Charlie Barnhart was wounded was located near the grove of trees visible along the horizon in this view. The abandoned building which held German troops is visible in the distance at the left side of the image. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/mom-dad.jpgMom & DadIn this 1946 photo, Reba and Charlie Barnhart stand in front of Barnhart's Laundry & Dry Cleaning Co, owned by Turner Barnhart and located at 110 N 9th Street in Columbia, Missouri. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/james-wambach-grave.jpgJames Wambach GraveGrave of PFC James A. Wambach, October 31, 1944, Margraten Cemetery, Holland. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/guy-holding-mp40-dad-was-shot-with.jpgGuy holding MP40 Dad was shot WithAn unidentified soldier stands with the MP40 machine gun which wounded Pfc. Charlie Barnhart. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/escort-company.jpgEscort CompanyPfc. Charles E. Barnhart, Escort Company 505th Parachute Infantry, Germany, 1945. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/escort-company-dad-on-right.jpgEscort Company, Dad on RightPfc. Charlie Barnhart, far right, and two other members of the Escort Company stand at rest outside an American sector facility in Berlin in 1945. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/elmer-blubaugh.jpgElmer BlubaughElmer Blubaugh at Normandy, June 1944. Photo Courtesy Leslie Cruise, Jr. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/dad-in-groesbeek.jpgDad In GroesbeekPrivate First Class Charles E. Barnhart at Groesbeek, Holland. The Germans often called members of the 82nd Airborne "Devils in Baggy Pants." 2019-04-08T16:26:03+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/whos-hoots/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/vm1.jpgvm1The short documentary film, Volland Memories, The Kratzer Films, was produced by Greg Hoots in 2015. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/fs2.jpgfs2The final edition of the Flint Hills Special was published in 2012. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/fs1.jpgfs1The first edition of the Flint Hills Special was published in 1998. 2019-03-20T00:26:22+00:00weekly0.6https://flinthillsspecial.com/2018/11/02/greg-hoots-real-photo-postcard-collection/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/missouri_200_colorized-descreen-copy.jpgMissouri_200_Colorized descreen copyThis photo postcard, produced circa 1908, shows the north end of the east side of the 200 block of Missouri Street in Alma. Buildings seen from left include, Louis Palenske's Commercial National Bank, F.C. Noller Mercantile, the Alma telephone exchange, the Simon building, and the Airdome Theater. Colorized postcards such as this one were produced by printers who would take a real photo negative and apply it to a printing plate, arbitrarily assigning colors to various sections of the card. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/postcard-camera.jpgpostcard cameraThis Kodak folding pocket camera, also known as a 'postcard camera', produced a 122-millimeter negative, the exact size of a penny postcard. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/pc165.jpgpc165Workers operating a steam-powered trenching machine lay water lines in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, circa 1915. George Capwell's photography studio is visible in the background. I donated this card to the Kansas State Historical Society after i scanned it. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/pc164.jpgpc164https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/pc163.jpgpc163This real photo postcard from Cottonwood Falls shows "Uncle Billy Wolfrom's garage" and the Hoel Hardware Company in the spring of 1915. I donated this card to the Kansas State Historical Society after making my scan. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/pc162.jpgpc162https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/pc161.jpgpc161This real photo postcard of the Chase County Courthouse at Cottonwood Falls dates from the 1940s. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/pc160.jpgpc160https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/pc159.jpgpc159This real photo postcard of the Chase County Courthouse at Cottonwood Falls, Kansas bears a postmark of 1952. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/pc158.jpgpc1582020-01-16T19:45:03+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2019/02/20/enemy-aliens-of-wabaunsee-county-kansas/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/weith_wm2.jpgWeith_Wm2https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/weith_wm1.jpgWeith_Wm1https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/weith_rosa2.jpgWeith_Rosa2https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/weith_rosa1.jpgWeith_Rosa1https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/weith_chas2.jpgWeith_Chas2https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/weith_chas1.jpgWeith_Chas1https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/wahl_herman5.jpgWahl_Herman5https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/wahl_herman4.jpgWahl_Herman4https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/wahl_herman3.jpgWahl_Herman3https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/wahl_herman2.jpgWahl_Herman22019-05-25T22:15:16+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2017/08/17/don-mogge-eyewitness-to-history/2019-02-11T21:13:27+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2017/11/09/daddys-war/2024-05-10T21:17:10+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2019/01/17/old-friends-of-the-flint-hills-russell-woofter-1915-2007/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/woofter4.jpgwoofter4Russell and Marjorie Woofterhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/woofter7.jpgwoofter7The Akro Agate Co. manufactured these marbles during the 1930s. This box of marbles was given to Brent Crow by his grandfather, Russell Woofter. Notice that the logo of the company was a crow in flight, holding marbles in its feet and beak. Courtesy Brent Crow.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/woofter6.jpgwoofter6These box of "glassies", containing 25 marbles, sold for 50-cents when they were produced by Akro Agate Co. in the 1930s. This box was given to Brent Crow by his grandfather, Russell Woofter. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/woofter5.jpgwoofter5These marbles, produced by The Akro Agate Co., were gifted to Brent Crow by his grandfather, Russell Woofter. Courtesy Brent Crow. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/woofter3-top_n_bottom-72dpi.jpgwoofter3-top_n_bottom-72dpiIn the early 1930s the Akro Agate Company, a marble manufacturer, made this glass ashtray in their West Virginia glass plant. Courtesy Brent Crow.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/woofter01.jpgwoofter01Lonnie Patterson took this photo of his grandfather, Russell Woofter in 2005 as Russell cared for his cattle herd at his Dover, Kansas ranch. Russell retired from ranching in the fall of 2005 at the age of 90 after raising cattle for more than 60-years. 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The exhibition was created by the Chapman Center for Rural Studies at Kansas State University.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/volland_school_rephoto_parish.gifThe Volland School, District 26The Volland School, District 26. Students and parents gather at District 26, the Volland School for the last day of school in this photo, circa 1920.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/volland_re-photo_store-front_gif_vontz_parish.gifKratzer Family Celebrates New Store OpeningKratzer Family Celebrates New Store Opening. Members of the Kratzer family gather in front of the new Kratzer Brothers’ Mercantile in this view from 1913.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/volland_rephoto_store-and-cattle-pens_parish.gifVolland StockyardsVolland Stockyards. The Rock Island stockyards were located on the south side of Bill Kratzer’s house and the Kratzer Brothers’ first general store. The new store, located on the west side of the road, opened in 1913, is visible in the background. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/volland_rephoto_motorcycle-bystore_parish.gifAn Indian in VollandAn Indian in Volland. A man riding a very early Indian motorcycle stops at the Volland Store in this view, circa 1908. This motorcycle is a one-cylinder model, the earliest of the motorcycles produced by bicycle builder, Hendee Manufacturing.2018-10-19T02:59:15+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2016/10/30/under-construction/2018-10-19T02:48:18+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2016/11/04/keene-kansas/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/keene-ambrose-ford-wade206.jpgkeene-ambrose-ford-wade206Ambrose Wade moved to Keene, Kansas on March 28, 1868 where he settled with his wife Orra and his children, Harmon and Dolson. Wade served as a county commissioner, on the board of examiners and the state legislature. He was known as a successful cattle rancher, and in 1900 Wade owned more than 2,900 acres of land in Wabaunsee County. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/taber-house-lowres.jpgtaber-house-lowresThis native stone home was constructed for Ambrose Wade at Keene, Kansas in 1875. Wade was a very prominent rancher and cattle producer in Wabaunsee County. This photograph was created as a tintype. Photo Courtesy Robert Beach. 2018-10-19T02:01:00+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2016/11/04/halifax-kansas/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/hessdale-depot-01-copy.jpghessdale-depot-01-copyAfter the Halifax depot burned, the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway built this small depot building next to the Hessdale stockyards, seen in the background. The building, seen here in 1960, sold after the stockyards closed in the early 1970s. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ghost-halifax2.jpgghost-halifax2018-10-19T01:58:36+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2016/11/17/rodeo-memories/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/whitey-butts305-copy.jpgwhitey-butts305-copyCecil "Whitey" Butts won the all-around cowboy Trophy Saddle at the 1959 Independence Missouri Police Rodeo. Pictured left to right are Louis Howell, Bill Serman, E.C. Roberts, President Harry Truman, Whitey Butts, Ken Roberts and Mike Westwood with Les Milgrim in the background. Photo courtesy Whitey Butts.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/whitey-butts304.jpgwhitey-butts304Cecil "Whitey" Butts, Alma, Kansas, competes here in the bull riding event at an unidentified 1959 rodeo. Butts traveled the rodeo circuit in the 1950s and 1960s competing in bronc riding, bull riding and other rodeo events. Photo courtesy Whitey Butts. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/008.jpg008These Flint Hills cowboys stop for a small celebration after a successful rodeo, circa 1959. Dale "Little Red" Wilson, left was known to be a great storyteller, and a second, unidentified cowboy, center, and Ron Pletcher appear to be enjoying the tale. Photo courtesy Shirley Pletcher.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/007.jpg007Ron Pletcher, Eskridge, Kansas, is seen in this 1959 photograph riding a bull during a night rodeo. Pletcher competed on the professional rodeo circuit in the 1950s and 1960s. Photo Courtesy Shirley Pletcher.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/006.jpg006Cleo Schultz, Volland, Kansas, is seen in this 1960s view, competing in the bulldogging event at the rodeo grounds at Mayetta, Kansas. Photo courtesy Cleo Schultz.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/005.jpg005Cleo Schultz competed in bull riding and other rodeo events across the country. In this view, dated 1962, Schultz is seen riding a bull at the Tulsa Stampede. Photo courtesy Cleo Schultz. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/004marten-arena-cleo.jpg004marten-arena-cleoA young spectator watches a bronc rider at Lester Marten's Rodeo Arena, located two miles south of Alma, Kansas. Marten built the arena to host 4-H rodeos, but soon it was used for weekly jackpot roping and rodeos. Photo Courtesy Julie Schultz.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/003.jpg003Three cowboys visit between events at the Silver Moon Ranch rodeo arena in this early 1920s view. Ranch owner, Ulysses Frank is seated on horseback in the background. Photo courtesy Trish Ringel. 2018-10-19T01:42:25+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2016/11/18/photo-friday-kansas-territorial-bond/2018-10-19T01:36:15+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2016/11/18/barn-dancing/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/wiser-barn-invitaton-1-copy.jpgwiser-barn-invitaton-1-copyA formal, engraved invitation to the a party, barbeque and dance celebrating the opening of the new Wiser barn. Photo courtesy Ellen Coffman. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/wiser-barn-1884.jpgwiser-barn-1884The Wiser barn is seen here shortly after its construction in 1884. A windmill on the top of the barn powered a feed-grinder and a well in the basement for watering stock. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/theirer-barn.jpgtheirer-barnThe massive hay and stock barn located on the George Thierer's farm (later Lowell Thierer's farm) was a regular venue for barn dances for decades. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/art-and-sop-4-15-67.jpgart-and-sop-4-15-67Art and Sophia Schultz enjoy a night of dancing at Thierer's barn dance, located at Lowell and Myrtle Thierer's farm at Volland, Kansas. Notice that lanterns illuminate the dance floor in this view dated 4-15-67. Photo courtesy Julie Schultz. 2020-08-29T18:28:53+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2016/11/20/rock-island-railway-at-volland-kansas/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/durso-f2-volland-rail-yard-mailbag.jpgdurso-f2-volland-rail-yard-mailbagA bag containing outbound mail hangs from a pole located along the Rock Island track at Volland, Kansas. Notice that by the time this photo was taken, circa 1950, the Rock Island depot at Volland had been removed. Photo courtesy Wabaunsee County Historical Society. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/durso-g2-v-crip-steam-shovel995.jpgdurso-g2-v-crip-steam-shovel995https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/volland-film483.jpgvolland-film483The Rock Island stockyards were located on the west side of the Volland depot. There were cattle chutes located along a spur line, allowing cattle cars to load and unload stock. The stockyards were located just a few feet from the old Kratzer Bros. store. Photo courtesy Wabaunsee County Historical Society. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/durso-g568.jpgdurso-g568https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/durso-g4-volland-switchman006.jpgdurso-g4-volland-switchman006https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/volland-whs429.jpgvolland-whs429In this view of the Rock Island railroad yards at Volland, the new water towers had been constructed on the south side of the track. The depot is visible in the distance. Photo courtesy Wabaunsee County Historical Society. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/durso-f846.jpgdurso-f846Members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers, Division 126 at Volland, Kansas pose for this Otto Kratzer photo, circa 1905. Photo courtesy Karen Durso.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/volland-film494.jpgvolland-film494https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/durso-g2-c-railroad-men052.jpgdurso-g2-c-railroad-men052These Rock Island Railway workers lived in Spartan quarters along the railroad tracks at Volland, constructed from old boxcars. This view, made from a glass negative, dates from about 1905. Photo courtesy Karen Durso. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/durso-g561.jpgdurso-g561Two telegraphers pose for this Otto Kratzer photograph inside the Western Union Office at the Volland, Kansas CRIP depot, circa 1905. Notice the two pistols hanging on the back wall and the handcuffs hanging at the far left of the photo. Photo courtesy Karen Durso. 2018-10-19T01:32:22+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2016/11/23/all-indian-trails-lead-to-lawrence-photos/2018-10-19T01:30:39+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2016/11/24/gasoline-gallery/2018-10-19T01:28:44+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2016/11/25/photo-friday-lake-wabaunsee-cafe/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/lake-cafe-2.jpglake-cafe-2This is a view of the front of the Wabaunsee Tavern or the Lake Café, located on the north shore of Lake Wabaunsee. This view from the 1940s is courtesy Dean Dunn. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/lake-cafe.jpglake-cafeThis is a view of the signs hanging on the end of the Wabaunsee Tavern, sometimes referred to as the Lake Café. This building was located on the north shore of the lake, near the beach. This view from the 1940s is courtesy Dean Dunn. 2025-01-03T13:26:59+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2016/12/02/photo-friday-railroad-trestle-building/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/wab-work-bridge-building-copy.jpgwab-work-bridge-building-copyTwo workers constructing a railroad bridge trestle stand atop a cross member. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/wab-work-bridge-building-2-copy.jpgwab-work-bridge-building-2-copyA worker stops for a break while constructing this railroad bridge trestle. 2018-10-19T01:20:02+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2016/12/05/shave-and-a-haircut/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/pow-haircut006-copy.jpgpow-haircut006-copyA German Prisoner of War gives another prisoner a haircut at the POW branch camp located at Lake Wabaunsee, Kansas in this view dated October 5, 1944. Photo courtesy Greg Hoots. 2018-10-19T01:16:24+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2016/12/08/photo-friday-artist-august-ohst/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/portrait-ohst-august-02-a.jpgportrait-ohst-august-02-aLouis Palenske created this studio portrait of Alma, Kansas artist, August Ohst in 1888. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/august-ohst.jpgaugust-ohstThis photograph of August Ohst painting a portrait was taken by Ohst's good friend Louis Palenske in 1888. 2018-10-19T01:12:31+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2016/12/11/a-tale-of-two-photographers/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/reo3.jpgreo3The radiator of the 1923 Reo fire truck bears the Reo Motor Car Co.'s nameplate. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/reo2.jpgreo2The 1923 Reo fire truck is on display at the Wabaunsee County Historical Society's museum in Alma, Kansas. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/reo1.jpgreo1The Reo Motor Car Company of Lansing, Michigan built this 1923 fire truck on a Speedwagon chassis. The 1923 Reo originally had wooden spoke wheels, but this truck has been fitted with more durable steel wheels. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/john_olson_dugout.jpgjohn_olson_dugouthttps://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/cave.jpgcaveTom Parish creates 360-degree views of Kansas caves. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/volland-ad2.jpgvolland-ad2https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/steinmeyer-bros.jpgsteinmeyer-brosThe Steinmeyer brothers operated a Durant and a Star car dealership and Alma Tire and Battery in Alma's Palenske block during the 1920s. This is one of the Gus Meier photographs donated to the Kansas State Historical Society by Bud Wertzberger on behalf of the Meier estate. Photo courtesy Kansasmemory.org. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/haskell.jpghaskellLohttps://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/ruts.jpgrutsLouis Palenske created this panoramic view of the Santa Fe Trail ruts seen ten miles west of Dodge City, Kansas in 1928. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/burlington-flood.jpgburlington-floodWhile operating a studio in Burlington, Kansas, Louis Palenske purchased a Korona Panoramic View Camera which used 17 and 20-inch wide film negatives. Palenske used his Korona camera to photograph the flood waters of the Neosho River at Burlington on September 12, 1926. 2020-05-06T01:30:14+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2016/12/16/photo-friday-video-halloween-parade-eskridge-kansas/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/eskridge-halloween-parade-ss.pngeskridge-halloween-parade-ss2018-10-19T01:08:32+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2016/12/22/photo-friday-mill-creek-valley-council-grove-railway-bond-1873/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/rr-bond004_stitch-copy.jpgrr-bond004_stitch-copyThis is the reverse side of a $1,000 bond to fund the Mill Creek Valley & Council Grove Railway. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/rr-bond002_stitch-copy.jpgrr-bond002_stitch-copyThis bond from 1873 was approved by the Wabaunsee County Commissioners for indebtedness to fund the Wabaunsee County portion of the Mill Creek Valley & Council Grove Railway. This bond for $1,000 has coupons which the owner would detach to collect their interest. The bond was cancelled in 1875 when the railroad enterprise failed.2018-10-19T01:05:45+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2016/12/24/alma-portland-cement-works/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/lime_kiln_clapboardrd_wabco_parish_037.jpglime_kiln_clapboardrd_wabco_parish_037https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/lime_kiln_clapboardrd_wabco_parish_035.jpglime_kiln_clapboardrd_wabco_parish_035https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/lime_kiln_clapboardrd_wabco_parish_034.jpglime_kiln_clapboardrd_wabco_parish_034https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/lime_kiln_clapboardrd_wabco_parish_033.jpglime_kiln_clapboardrd_wabco_parish_033https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/lime_kiln_clapboardrd_wabco_parish_032.jpglime_kiln_clapboardrd_wabco_parish_032https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/lime_kiln_clapboardrd_wabco_parish_009.jpglime_kiln_clapboardrd_wabco_parish_009https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/lime_kiln_clapboardrd_wabco_parish_003.jpglime_kiln_clapboardrd_wabco_parish_003https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/cement-plant.jpgcement-planthttps://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/limerick_blk.jpglimerick_blkThe Limerick Block, seen here in about 1910, housed J.F. Limerick's First National Bank. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/lime_kiln_clapboardrd_wabco_parish_018.jpglime_kiln_clapboardrd_wabco_parish_018Tom Parish's 360-degree view of the interior of the kiln and its smokestack gives a unique view of the structure. 2018-10-19T01:01:32+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2016/12/30/photo-friday-soda-fountain-memories/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/rubottom.jpgrubottomMilton Rubottom's Rexall Drug Store, 327 Missouri Street in Alma, Kansas is visible at the far right in this Charles Herman color slide from the late 1970s. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/harvey-house.jpgharvey-houseThe staff of the Harvey House Café in Alma, Kansas pose behind the lunch counter. From left, in cowboy hat, owner, Melvin Zeckser, Naomi Mulford, Selma Miller, Ellen Herren, Evelyn Zeckser, and Helen Sommer https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dunn03.jpgdunn03An unidentified employee stands beside the soda fountain inside Preston Dunn's Rexall Drug Store in Eskridge, Kansas, circa 1935. Photo courtesy Dean Dunn. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dunn02.jpgdunn02Preston Dunn, left, is seen in this interior view of his Rexall drug store in Eskridge, Kansas, circa, 1940. Photo courtesy Dean Dunn. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/dunn01.jpgdunn01Preston Dunn, at rear wearing suspenders, stands at the end of the soda fountain and lunch counter in his Dunn Drug Rexall store in Eskridge, Kansas, circa 1955. Photo courtesy Dean Dunn.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/alma-soda03.jpgalma-soda03This interior view of an Alma, Kansas soda shop dates from the late 1930s. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/alma-soda02.jpgalma-soda02This is the second of two interior views of an Alma, Kansas soda shop and eatery. A 1944 calendar is hanging on the back wall. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/alma-soda01.jpgalma-soda01This is the earlier of two interior views of an Alma, Kansas soda shop. This view shows the lunch counter, booths and tables in the eatery. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/smith-phy1909.jpgsmith-phy1909Dr. W. H. H. Smith, right, operated this pharmacy in Alta Vista, Kansas when this 1909 real photo postcard was created. 2018-10-19T00:30:02+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2017/01/06/photo-friday-hecker-bros-traveling-medicine-show/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/hutchinson_03-16-1880.jpghutchinson_03-16-1880These drawings of the Hutchinson stopper were part of the patent application for the device. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/napkin_ring.jpgnapkin_ringThis napkin ring was a promotional or advertising item of the Alma Bottling Works, Alma, Kansas. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pop-bottle.jpgpop-bottleThis crown-top pop bottle from the Alma Bottling Works, Alma, Kansas is on display at the Wabaunsee County Historical Society Museum in Alma, Kansas. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/014.jpg014Alma Bottling Works, Alma, Kansas used this bottle for soft drinks in the early 1900s. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/liberal-bottling-works008-copy.jpgliberal-bottling-works008-copyEthel Cahill Falk and her brother, Charles Cahill pose in front of the Liberal Bottling Works in the early 1900s.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/burlington-bottling-works-interior004.jpgburlington-bottling-works-interior004This is an interior view of the Burlington Bottling Works, Burlington, Kansas when it was being operated by Henry and Ethel Falk, formerly of Alma. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/alma_bottling1.jpgalma_bottling1James and Dorthea Barger built this new home in the 1000 block of Ohio Street in Alma, Kansas in 1909. The Bargers purchased the lot for the house when they bought the Alma Bottling Works, visible in the background. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/alma_bottling2.jpgalma_bottling2James Barger, in doorway, his wife, Dorthea, peering out the window, and their son, Norman, pose for this real photo postcard at their Alma Bottling Works plant in Alma, Kansas, circa 1908. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/hecker_medicine_show_sign.jpghecker_medicine_show_signInside the arena, a large sign painted on canvas advertises "Hecker Bros. Pepsin of Cherry, In a Glass of Ice Water, Tea, or Lemonade, Summer Drink, At Druggists and Grocers." As the sign faced the crowd the image was isolated and "flipped" as a mirror image for this view. Photo Courtesy Richard Heckerhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/hecker_medicine_show.jpghecker_medicine_showJake and Henry Hecker's traveling medicine show was photographed by Gus Meier after it had erected its tents in Alma for a show in about 1900. Photo Courtesy Richard Hecker2018-10-19T00:25:31+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2017/01/11/alma-bottling-works/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/umbehr1894.jpgumbehr1894This advertisement for Alfred Umbehr's Alma Feed Store and Bottling Works appeared in an 1894 issue of the Alma Signal. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/schepp1905.jpgschepp1905J. L. Schepp advertised his newly acquired business, the Alma Bottling Works in a 1905 issue of the Alma Signal. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/howdy1921.jpghowdy1921The Alma Bottling Works was operated by the Alma Ice and Electric Co. during the 1920s. One soda pop the company offered was named, "Howdy." https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/guycleveland.jpgguyclevelandGuy Cleaveland, second from the right, operated the Alma Bottling Works from his feed store building located at 411 Missouri Street in Alma. Here, a group of Alma men stand in front of a cigar store located at 224 Missouri Street. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/barger1907.jpgbarger1907J. W. Barger advertised his very successful Alma Bottling Works products in this Alma Signal newspaper, dated 1907. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/painter-crown.jpgpainter-crownPatent Application, Bottle Sealing Device2018-10-19T00:21:13+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2017/01/20/photo-friday-herman-richter/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/residence-richter-house-325-ohio-c-1890-a-copy.jpgresidence-richter-house-325-ohio-c-1890-a-copyHerman Richter stands in front of his home located at Ohio and 4th Streets in Alma, Kansas. This photo dates from about 1890. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/richter.jpgrichterHerman Richter, in doorway, operated this furniture store on the east side of the 300 block of Missouri Street in Alma Kansas in the 1880s. In addition to building furniture, Richter built coffins and was an undertaker in Alma in the late 19th century. 2018-10-19T00:19:16+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2017/01/22/the-birth-of-a-town-alma/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/alma-town-assoc.jpgalma-town-assocThis stock certificate, dated 1866, gives one share of the Alma Town Association to the bearer, Phil Johnson. A single share was the equivalent of 1/80th interest in the new town. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/alma-1869-back.jpgalma-1869-backThe reverse of the photo bears the stamp of L. Palenske, Photographer, Bookseller & Stationer, Alma, Kansas.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/alma-1869.jpgalma-1869This is the earliest known photograph of Alma, Kansas, dated 1869. The two joined buildings in the center of this view are the first Wabaunsee County Courthouse on the right and the Meyer store on the left. The tall white building to the left of center is John Winkler's first hotel. A few other small buildings are visible. 2018-10-19T00:17:16+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2017/01/28/louis-palenske-archives-presented-on-kansasmemory-org/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/palenskes.jpgpalenskesLouis and Emma Palenske pose for Gus Meier's camera in this studio view, circa 1910. 2018-10-19T00:01:06+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2017/02/03/photo-friday-haying-at-the-steinmeyer-barn/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/steinmeyer_barn.jpgSteinmeyer_barn2018-10-18T23:52:41+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2017/02/25/the-history-of-wabaunsee-county-newspapers/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/matt_thomson.jpgmatt_thomsonMatt Thomson, owner of the Alma Signal is photographed here at the Signal office in Alma, Kansas. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/herald.jpgheraldJ.B. Campbell was publisher of the Wabaunsee County Herald when this issue, dated March 11, 1880,was printed. Notice the presence of advertising on the front page of the paper. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/blade.jpgbladeThe Blade operated in Alma, Kansas for eleven months between March of 1877 to February of 1878. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/news-stand-copy.jpgnews-stand-copyThis view of a newspaper stand in Alma, Kansas was created by Alma photographer, Gus Meier between 1891 and 1899. Newspapers on the rack include the Topeka Capital, the Eskridge Star, the Alma News, The Scientific American, and The Alma Enterprise. Photo courtesy Paul Gronquist.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/signal.jpgsignalThis real photo postcard view shows the business district of Alma, Kansas, located on the west side of the 300 block of Missouri Street. The buildings, identified from right to left, are, The Signal office, Dr. G.W.B. Beverley's office, The Enterprise office, Undorf's Meat Market, and Weaver's Abstract. This photo view dates from about 1908. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/missouri-ave-321-copy.jpgmissouri-ave-321-copyThis early view of The Signal building, located at 319 Missouri Street was taken by Alma, Kansas photographer, Gus Meier. Phil Birk is seen standing in the doorway of his meat market located in the building to the right. Notice that when this photo was taken in the 1890s, Undorf's Meat Market had yet to be constructed. Photo courtesy Paul Gronquist.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/sage_little_interior.jpgsage_little_interiorThis interior view of Sage & Little's printing shop dates from about 1900. 2018-10-18T23:13:58+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2017/03/17/photo-friday-the-infamous-dr-smiths/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/volland-store-widget.jpgVolland store widgethttps://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/altavista-smith-phy.jpgAltaVista Smith phy2018-10-18T23:10:55+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2017/03/24/eskridge-alumni-association-digitizes-eskridge-high-school-class-photos/2018-10-18T23:07:03+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2017/05/19/photo-friday-the-alma-colored-band/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/the_alma_signal_fri__jul_31__1903_.jpgThe_Alma_Signal_Fri__Jul_31__1903_This advertisement for a Barbecue and all-day celebration in Alma promised music by the Alma Colored Amateur Band. The Alma Signal paper is dated July 31, 1903. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/alma_aa_band.jpgalma_aa_bandMembers of the Alma Colored Band stand in the 200 block of Missouri Street at a celebration circa, 1900. Identified left to right are Ferdinand Herrmann, Sally Wallace, John Goodpasture, Bill Goodpasture, Freddie Owens, Tom Wallace, Pickwith McDonald, Sam Bennett Jim Cruters, Roy Wallace, Jessie Davis, Bill Cruters, John Holford, and Buddy Gardenhire. 2018-10-18T23:02:09+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2017/05/26/photo-friday-the-sweeney-bridge/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/kaw-bridge-const.jpgKaw bridge constWorkers from the Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Works of Leavenworth, Kansas are seen building the second arch of the Sweeney Bridge.2018-10-18T23:00:35+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2017/07/02/herrmanns-shoe-and-harness-shops/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/volland_band.jpgVolland_BandThe Volland Brass Band poses in front of the Kratzer Bros. store at Volland in this Otto Kratzer photo from 1905. Bandleader Ferdinand Herrmann is seen at the far left with his clarinet. Photo courtesy Karen Durso.https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/herrmann_repair.jpgHerrmann_repairFerdinand Herrmann, and his employee, identified as Mr. Kriegenhardt, work on shoes inside Herrmann's Alma, Kansas shoe shop. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/herrmann_family.jpgHerrmann_familyFerdinand Herrmann, Christine Herrmann, and Fred Herrmann are seen in this Gus Meier interior view of their shoe shop in Alma, dated 1912. 2018-10-18T22:53:40+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2017/08/04/photo-friday-strand-theatre-of-eskridge/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/eskridge_strand_theater.jpgEskridge_Strand_theaterThe Strand Theatre was located in the Earl Building at 115 South Main Street in Eskridge, Kansas. This view from the Dean Dunn photo collection dates from about 1959. 2018-10-18T22:01:48+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2017/09/20/dunn-home-supply-eskridge-kansas/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/d42_edited-1.jpgDEPOT Approaching Depot from EastDean Dunn took this photograph from the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe tracks just east of the Eskridge Co-op and the Eskridge depot, visible in the distance. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/d57.jpgd57A massive fire swept down the west side of Main Street in Eskridge, Kansas on March 15, 1914, destroying nine buildings in the business district. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/d56.jpgd56Preston Dunn, seen here in his military uniform, served in the United States Army overseas during World War I. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/d55.jpgd55This is an early interior view of Preston Dunn's Rexall Drug Store located at 111 Main Street in Eskridge, Kansas, circa 1935. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/d54.jpgd54This interior photo of an early pharmacy is likely a view of Preston Dunn's first pharmacy at Harveyville. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/d53.jpgd53Three unidentified men stand amid the burned-out wreckage of autos at R. C. Day's Ford dealership in this photo taken on February 4, 1921. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/d51.jpgd51Dean Dunn took this photograph of Lake Wabaunsee from the east arm, looking to the west. The barracks buildings are visible on the north shore. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/d49.jpgd49A group of Eskridge boy scouts prepare to enjoy a freshly cut watermelon at a scout meeting. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/d47.jpgd47A group of Eskridge children brave a rainy day to join a fall parade at Eskridge in this view from about 1963. Virgil Wall's Standard station is visible in the background. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/d46.jpgd46Dean Dunn took this photograph of the bandstand at the Eskridge City Park in the mid-1960s. 2022-01-24T17:34:53+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2017/11/25/kratzer-and-parish-volland-then-and-now-opens-at-museum-gallery/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/volland-school-rephoto.jpgvolland-school-rephotoThe District 26 Volland School is one of the many historic landmarks at Volland that is captured by Tom Parish's re-photography images. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/toms-show.jpgtoms showThe re-photography of Tom Parish blends historic views of Volland, Kansas with contemporary landscapes. 2018-10-18T21:51:03+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2017/11/28/eskridge-branch-library-digitizes-photos/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/epl076-copy.jpgReverse, Womanless WeddingReverse side of photo, "Womanless Wedding", Eskridge, Kansashttps://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/epl075-copy.jpgWomanless WeddingThis early 20th century view from Eskridge, Kansas is titled, "Womanless Wedding". Many of the men pictured are identified on the reverse. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/epl070.jpgWaugh Building, Eskridge, KansasThis view of the Waugh Building, 123 Main Street in Eskridge, Kansas dates from about 2000. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/epl069.jpgJ. Y. Waugh HouseThis view of the J. Y. Waugh home in Eskridge, Kansas dates from about 2000. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/epl068.jpgWilliam and Evelyn Walker HomeThis photo shows the home of Dr. William Walker and his wife, Evelyn, in Eskridge, Kansas. Dr. Walker's office was located in the small brick building. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/epl063.jpgATSF Streamliner at Eskridge, KansasAn ATSF Streamliner stops at the Eskridge depot to board schoolchildren who are taking a trip to Kansas City in this 1950s view. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/epl062.jpgATSF Engine 309 at Eskridge, KansasAn ATSF Streamliner stops at Eskridge in this 1950s view. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/epl060.jpgSanta Fe Streamliner at EskridgeAn Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Streamliner stops at the Eskridge depot to take schoolchildren on a trip to Kansas City. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/epl053.jpgMain Street, West Side, Eskridge, KansasThis real photo postcard view from about 1940 shows the west side of Main Street in Eskridge, Kansas. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/epl052.jpgEPL052This real photo postcard shows Eskridge High School as it looked in about 1913. This view looks to the northwest. 2018-10-18T21:50:31+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2017/12/29/school-district-no-20-the-cousins-school/2018-10-18T21:49:04+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2018/05/27/1963-wabaunsee-county-farm-directory/2018-10-18T21:27:08+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/2018/08/21/minnie-palenske-zwanziger-memorial-museum-turns-50/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/signal-enterprise_10-68164-copy.jpgSignal-Enterprise_10-68164 copyThe Alma Signal-Enterprise of October 24, 1968 announced the forthcoming dedication of the Minnie Palenske Zwanziger Memorial Museum in Alma. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/irg_special.jpgIRG_SpecialSt. Joseph, Michigan's newspaper, The Herald-Press produced a sixteen-page special edition honoring Fred C. Palenske and his business, The Industrial Rubber Goods Co. on February 17, 1939. Courtesy Rita Faulders. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/wchs-museum221-clean.jpgWCHS museum221-cleanThe Minnie Palenske Zwanziger Memorial Museum opened on October 27, 1968 in the former Meyer building, located at the southwest corner of West 3rd and Missouri Streets in Alma, Kansas. Photo courtesy the Palenske family. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/wb_300-copy.jpgwb_300 copyVictor Palenske joined his brother Fred at The Industrial Rubber Goods Company in 1929 after his graduation from Kansas State Agriculture College at Manhattan, Kansas. Photo courtesy the Palenske family. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/wb_245_a-copy.jpgwb_245_a copyMinnie and Martin Zwanziger are seen at their Alma, Kansas home in this view, circa 1966. Photo courtesy the Palenske family. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/wb_163_a-copy.jpgwb_163_a copyMaud and Fred Palenske were honored for Fred's 30-years in business in this photograph dated February 25, 1949. Photo courtesy the Palenske family. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/wb_149-copy.jpgwb_149 copyFred and Maud Palenske pose for a photographer in this view, circa 1945. Photo courtesy the Palenske family. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/wb_136_a-copy.jpgwb_136_a copyThis photo was Fred C. Palenske's official "retirement photo", dated December, 1962. Photo courtesy the Palenske family. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/wb_135_a-copy.jpgwb_135_a copyMinnie Zwanziger, left, and her husband, Martin, center, entertain Minnie's brother, Fred Palenske at their Alma, Kansas home, circa 1966. Photo courtesy the Palenske family. https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/wb_082_a-copy.jpgwb_082_a copyEmma Palenske, left stands with her daughters, Laura, center, and Florence in front of the Alma flour mill, circa 1913. Photo courtesy the Palenske family. 2018-10-18T21:02:31+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/flint-hill-stories-home/2018-10-18T20:44:33+00:00weekly0.6https://flinthillsspecial.com/2017/01/24/video-volland-memories-the-kratzer-films/https://flinthillsspecial.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/volland-dvd-cover-2.jpgvolland-dvd-cover-22017-01-25T02:39:37+00:00monthlyhttps://flinthillsspecial.com/gallery-2/2016-10-20T04:37:11+00:00weekly0.6https://flinthillsspecial.comdaily1.02025-07-21T20:04:00+00:00