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The practical and the not-so-practical of 1909
Out of the Morgue
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A set of 24 Phenol formaldehyde resin (Bakelite) buttons of various shapes, sizes, and colors; colors include different shades of green, red, white, and amber; some have brass fasteners.
Each week we’ll take a step back into the history of Great Bend through the eyes of reporters past. We’ll reacquaint you with what went into creating the Great Bend of today, and do our best to update you on what “the rest of the story” turned out to be.