Temperance (ˈtem-p(ə-)rən(t)s): moderation in or abstinence from the use of alcoholic beverages (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) Crawford County history buffs and readers of this newspaper are typically very knowledgeable about the area’s rich roots in bootlegging and coal mining. What they might not know, however, is that Kansas — including Crawford County — has a history with the temperance movement as well, dating back to the late 1800s. Following is the fifth of six articles (one appearing each Saturday) describing the formation and activities of the “drys” in this area as they occurred more than a century ago.