Yesteryear

Body What Was Going On 14 Years Ago The combined tax values of Rooks County real estate, severed minerals, personal property, utilities, and oil for 2012 had increased by almost $8.5 million from the previous year. The total figure for 2012 was $101,204,511.

Body How many soldiers did Wild Bill Hickok kill in Hays on one blood-stirring and blood-spilling night in October 1868? History has been somewhat muddied. The number has ranged from two to six.

Body SPOTLIGHTING THE YEAR…1970 * And So They Say: Dean King: 'When I'm not working. I'm WORKING!' Ruth Phelps: 'I don't know how near ready we will be for our grand opening, but it's like inviting guests for dinner—you have them whether you're ready or not.

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Body * Mrs. Frank Taylor met instant death at her home in Bolivar, Mo., on Tuesday when she, with her husband, started to put up the little chickens.

Body * Work had begun on a ramp on the south side of the Rooks County Courthouse, continuing up to the door from the parking lot on the west.

Body From 15 Years Ago 2011 * As of June 30th, Palco Bankshares, Inc. of Palco was the sole owner of the MidwestCommunityBank in Palco and Plainville, following final regulatory approval, as announced by Deryle K.

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Body What Was Going On 14 Years Ago The Rooks County Appraiser's office had released the new oil valuation figures showing an increase of $6,941,276.00. This was a 12.7% jump from the year before, with oil prices rising from $73.19 per barrel to between $86.00 and $89.00 per barrel.

Body SPOTLIGHTING THE YEAR…1970 * And So They Say: Roy Slansky: 'It's too late for me to get used to any girls in my family now.' Dean King: 'You've never worked until you've worked for my wife—she's a real taskmaster.