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Month: March 2025

America’s biggest farmer

By Mark LaneSubmitted to Corner Post The headline of the (Ft. Collins Colorado) Weekly Courier read: WORLD’S RICHEST FARMER DIES IN TARKIO, Missouri. That article described the deceased as “an example of the rise of a poor boy to wealth and usefulness through the exercise of frugality and by taking advantage of opportunity.” In 1910

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Postage stamp history

By Bob AllenSubmitted to Corner Post History can be a fascinating subject. A little knowledge of history stretched too far can make a guy think he knows something he doesn’t. Case in point: I heard mention about the first U.S. postage stamp being issued in 1847. I doubted that, because the Stamp Act (one of

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Carnations for mothers

Each May, the Missouri Right to Life — Pony Express Chapter helps churches and other organizations honor the mothers within their memberships with carnations. Carnations have long been associated with love, especially the enduring bond between a mother and child. The group orders a large quantity of the flowers, based on pre-orders, in April. Shortly

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Upcoming events

Spring Estate & Consignment Auction, March 29 in Helena, Missouri(see page 5) Gentry County Land Auction, March 31 in Albany, Missouri (see page 5) Vintage Project Cars & Trucks, April 5 in Verdon, Nebraska (see page 5) Altec Walk-In Interviews, April 9 in Wathena, Kansas (see page 2) Evans Retirement Auction, April 9 in Helena,

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Brazil’s Supreme Court ends first day of Bolsonaro coup proceedings without a decision

By ELÉONORE HUGHES Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A panel of Brazil’s Supreme Court justices wrapped up a first day of proceedings Tuesday to determine whether former President Jair Bolsonaro and close allies will stand trial on five counts, including attempting to stage a coup, without reaching a decision. Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet charged

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Great Plains Lookahead Digest

AP News Digest – Great Plains To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— IOWA – UPCOMING – NEWS —————————— US–TRUMP-EDUCATION-STATES DESCRIPTION: Governors in several Republican-led states are pressing the Trump administration to cut

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Great Plains Lookahead Digest

AP News Digest – Great Plains To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— IOWA – UPCOMING – NEWS —————————— US–TRUMP-EDUCATION-STATES DESCRIPTION: Governors in several Republican-led states are pressing the Trump administration to cut

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Great Plains Lookahead Digest

AP News Digest – Great Plains To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— IOWA – UPCOMING – NEWS —————————— US–TRUMP-EDUCATION-STATES DESCRIPTION: Governors in several Republican-led states are pressing the Trump administration to cut

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Great Plains Lookahead Digest

AP News Digest – Great Plains To see stories that have already moved, please visit AP Newsroom. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 24 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— IOWA – UPCOMING – NEWS —————————— US–TRUMP-EDUCATION-STATES DESCRIPTION: Governors in several Republican-led states are pressing the Trump administration to cut

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Kane, John B. 1931-2025 Atchison, Kan.

ATCHISON, Kan. – John B. Kane Jr., 93, Atchison, Kansas, died Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Atchison Medicalodges surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Church with Fr. Meinrad Miller, OSB, officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A prayer

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Late Notices, March 25, 2025

Late Notices Yuley Lago-Batista Yuley Lago-Batista, 48, of St. Joseph, died March 23, 2025. Ms. Lago-Batista has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Celebration Life 6 to 8 p.m. March 28, 2025 at Rupp Funeral Home. www.ruppfuneral.com. Nancy Lumb Nancy Lumb, 78, St. Joseph, died March 23, 2025. Farewell Services 10 a.m.

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Major League Baseball Leaders

NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING_Berti, Chicago, .500; Smith, Los Angeles, .500; Ohtani, Los Angeles, .375; Swanson, Chicago, .333; Conforto, Los Angeles, .286; Happ, Chicago, .286; Edman, Los Angeles, .200; Pages, Los Angeles, .200; Muncy, Los Angeles, .143; Rojas, Los Angeles, .143. RUNS_Ohtani, Los Angeles, 3; Smith, Los Angeles, 2; Berti, Chicago, 1; Edman, Los Angeles, 1; E.Hernández,

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Sports Betting Line

By The Associated Press NBA Wednesday FAVORITE LINE O/U UNDERDOG at PHILADELPHIA 3 (230) Washington LA Lakers 1 (234½) at INDIANA LA Clippers 2½ (217½) at NEW YORK at BROOKLYN 1½ (213½) Toronto at DENVER 4 (225) Milwaukee Boston 3½ (223½) at PHOENIX COLLEGE BASKETBALL Wednesday FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG at LOYOLA CHICAGO 4½ Kent State

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