Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Corn harvest hard work no matter how done in days of the past

“Gee. Come on, get along Minnie. Haw. Get around, Molly.” There was almost a sing in the demand and certainly spryness as Ralph Anderson with beard, flopping straw hat and bibbed overalls provided verbal accompaniment to driving lines as maneuvering his near-four-ton draft horse team.

Number ‘17’ Really Is Significant

“First place in senior Western pleasure goes to Number 17.” Not too often has that announcement come over the loudspeaker, but it’s the number we’re always listening for when lined up at completion of a horseshow class.

No Fright, But Cautiousness Keeps Champion Bull Rider As Winner

What’s the old bronc rider saying? “If bulls were supposed to be ridden, Paul Revere would have come through town on a bull instead of a horse.” “Horses scare me, especially the ones that buck. A person can get hurt trying to ride those rodeo broncs.”

Meriden threshers plan Fall Festival this weekend

“Old fashioned wheat threshing with a steam engine and assistance from horse power.” That’s the featured attraction again for the 36th annual Fall Festival and Swap Meet scheduled this weekend Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27-28, one mile east of Meriden, Kan., on K-4 Highway.

Alta Vista’s Old Settlers Day to recognize community during Saturday festivities

Community Appreciation Day is what the long traditional Old Settlers Day celebration has been tagged this Saturday, Sept. 27, at Alta Vista. According to Pam McDiffett, city official, the Alta Vista Chamber of Commerce has a full slate of activities for all ages scheduled  all day throughout the rural western Wabaunsee County community.

Holey Shirts Mean Working

“Oh gosh, he must be a religious man.” Somebody said that snidely to the fella beside him as we went to get in our car to head home from work. “At least, you sure do have a holey short,” the remark this time directed to our attention. Initially a bit self-conscious, we soon figured out […]