The Buffalo Reflex reported that, “The Kansas prodigals continue to return to old Dallas (County) thoroughly disgusted with that windy and grasshopper country.”
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
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