Sunsets and sisal twine in the Sunflower State - The Leavenworth Times

Happy Kansas Day! Sunsets and Sisal Twine

Greg Doering, Kansas Farm Bureau Kansas was admitted to the United States on Jan. 29, 1861, after a tumultuous territorial existence as bloody as it was brief. Those early struggles likely informed the state’s motto: “Ad Astra per Aspera” or “to the stars though difficulties.” In light of the Sunflower State’s upcoming milestone, here are a few bits of random trivia gathered from mostly reputable books, websites and memories. Its status as the n…

Sunsets and sisal twine in the Sunflower State - The Leavenworth Times

Kansas was admitted to the United States on Jan. 29, 1861, after a tumultuous territorial existence as bloody as it was brief. Those early struggles… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post Sunsets and sisal twine in the Sunflower State appeared first on The Leavenworth Times.