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November 11, 2004            Downs, Kansas

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Downs has a rich railroading history and is working to restore the depot. Read about the Historical Foundation and gather more information about the railroad through several books.
A NEW FEATURE at DownsNews.com:
Our Rainfall Page features data from 2000 to the present.

This Week's Headlines

* Heinen shares story of Vietnam War

* Pheasant season adds money to economy

* Smart Start grant raises concerns

* TreeFest slated for November 26

* Chamber ready for Christmas

* Great Society Singers to perform

 

Markets

 

Wheat- $3.38

Milo- $1.53

Corn- $1.79

Soybeans- $4.50

Oats- $1.45

Sunflowers- $11.00

Nu-sun sunflowers- $11.15

 

Columns

 

Jack Krier writes in his One Man's Opinion column

 

Darrel Miller writes about "We're Still a Railroad Town" in his South Forty column

 

Other Web Sites of Interest:

Downs, Kansas - For complete information about the progressive community of Downs!

 

Railroad Town - This site features the railroad town of Downs, Kansas!

 

Smith County Pioneer

 

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