The Hitching Post and Curds and Whey Reflections
A reflective piece from Kalona Iowa recounting curds and whey tastes, Amish countryside scenes, and seasonal foraging near Morning Sun. The writer shares memories of cheese making, rural life, and weather folklore from an old Virginia cookbook alongside playful notes on athlete’s foot remedies and old customs.
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Miss Muffet
Kalona
Iowa
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Mississippi River
Hutchinson
Yoder
Kansas
Missouri
Appomattox
Virginia
Editorial urges term limits to reform Congress and oust incumbents
The column argues that real change depends on voters replacing their own representatives. It cites the incumbent advantage, calls for presidential- style term limits, and criticizes Bob Dole and Jim Slattery for long tenure and votes. It questions congressional pensions and highlights proposed replacements Gloria O Dell and Jim Van Slyke. Congress must hear the message through voting.
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Washington
Congress
U.S. House
Senate
George Will
Will
Bob Dole
Kansas
Dole
Jim Slattery
2Nd
Franklin County
Slattery
Lawrence Welk Museum
North Dakota
Tall Grass Prairie
Chase County
Texas
Pomona Reservoir
Congressional
Gloria O’ Dell
Jim van Slyke
House
Letters on State GOP dirty tactics in Kansas
Senate Democratic Leader Jerry Karr argues the Kansas GOP uses negative campaigning and a leadership backed manual to dig into opponents past. He urges voters to focus on issues like health care costs jobs state spending taxes and crime in the November 3 election.
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Kansas Senate
Kansas
Senate
Jerry Karr
Emporia
Ottawa Young Leaders Thank Supporters For Kassemann Luncheon
Cynthia Montague of Ottawa Young Leaders thanks anonymous donors who enabled seven Ottawa Middle School students and herself to attend a luncheon with Senator Kassebaum last Tuesday. She notes the event inspired the students and highlights the high personal expectations and potential of Ottawa's youth.
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Ottawa
Senator Kassebaum
Ottawa Middle School
Ottawa Young Leaders
Cynthia Montague
Don’t Waste Your Vote Says Perot Debate Echoes
A reader argues that a vote for Perot is not a waste and criticizes the idea that voters should avoid third party candidates. The letter contends it is better to waste a vote on Perot than support Bush or Clinton.
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Charley Reese
Ottawa Herald
Perot
Bush
Clinton
Clyde D
Eudora
Community voices defend local hospital and jobs
A longtime resident urges pride in the community hospital, highlighting 150 local jobs and life saving access within minutes. The speaker questions opponents who call the hospital a dead horse and references the impact on Ottawa’s appeal to families and future growth.
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Ottawa
It's Your Quarter letter on Bush Clinton and Ottawa issues
A reader column from Ottawa Herald readers voices during the 1980 campaign criticizes Bush for hosting, praises PBS Frontline, condemns Clinton as a future president, questions trust in leaders, and weighs local civic matters such as livestock and pet limits in city rules. Readers urge no more Bush and invite community dialogue via a phone line.
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George Bush
CIA
Bush
Donald Gregg
Paris
Reagan
U.S
Carter
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