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Publicity Stunt: The Importance of Seymour Rogers and Free Water in the Creation and Survival of Liberal, Kansas, 1885-1888

A study connecting the story of where the name of Liberal, Kansas came from to the factors that impacted town survival in Seward County during the late 1880’s and early 1890’s. Seymour Rogers, the figure who is credited with inspiring the name of…

Tags: Arkalon, cattle industry, Fargo Springs, free water, Liberal, Liberal Post Office, Nathan Dowell, Pony Express post office, railway bonds, Rock Island Railroad, Seward County, Seymour Rogers, Springfield, western expansion

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