Old Hometown From 1874 Kansas Tribune May 23
Claimed warm night paving sweep cited bright clean streets aiding trade. References to robin redbreasts rye fields and May prairies under sun and wind. Cemetery sexton seeks reappointment while council contemplates life tenure. Boys urged to plant maple keys for future beauty and value. Concord grape promises fruit crop and low grape prices warn of vinegar use. Then Lawrence Journal 1899 notes river rise reducing dam power and driftwood. Eldridge house adds desk telephone. Compiled by Sarah Parsons.
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Supreme Court ruling targets CFPB structure and accountability
George Will analyzes last week’s 7-2 decision reframing the CFPB as an insulating federal agency. He argues the ruling weakens congressional control over the purse and enhances executive discretion, critiquing originalist readings by Justices Thomas Alito and Gorsuch while noting the court’s stance on the bureau’s independence and funding mechanism.
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Debates overblown yet journalists cheer for them
Jonah Goldberg argues presidential debates are overrated, driven by media hype and ratings. He contends debates inflate journalist egos, emphasize style over substance, and mislead voters about information value. He notes Kennedy Nixon 1960 as a cautionary tale and urges focus on real presidential capacities.
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