In
March 20, 2025

In Retrospect

100 YEARS AGO
March 20, 1925
A beautiful silk flag was presented to the Salvation Army Sunday school by representatives from Livingston post W. R. C. No. 291, Mrs. Nettie Sieg, president; Mrs. Eliza Peters, patriotic instructor, Mrs. Mae Sanders chairman of the Americanization committee, who made the presentation which was accepted by Rev. Frank Garret, A patriotic program followed and talks were also made by Mrs. Seig and Mrs. Peters.
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The following article taken from the North Kansas City News of March 4, will prove of unusual interest to Richwood citizens where Mr. Jenkins resided some years ago and was employed as agent of the Erie railroad; Mr. W. L. Jenkins received his commission as postmaster of North Kansas City last week and took possess…

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