Lady Raiders snap Trojan winning streak
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Jan. 30, 1924
Fifty-seven arrests were made by police during the month of January. This figure is exceptionally …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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1/30/24
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50 years ago
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I begin this week with a correction in last weeks column. I said Abraham Lincoln was the president who signed the bill for Kansas statehood. However, a friend of mine pointed out that was …
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By Lois Carlson
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1/30/24
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The subzero, hoodie misinformation blues
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“Woke up this mornin', feelin' round for my shoes. But you know 'bout that babe. I, got these old walkin' blues.” — Robert Johnson
These past few weeks I’ve found myself …
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By J.T. Knoll
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1/27/24
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Bubba and Taylor Swift
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I got a call last week from my old friend Bubba from back home. He’s the one that lives just the other side of Wapanucka. We passed and repassed on just about every subject under …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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1/27/24
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William Allen White to speak at St. Mary’s Catholic School dedication
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Jan. 27-29, 1924
The drug evil in Kansas and other states has made the enforcement of the prohibitory law …
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1/27/24
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Lock, stock, and barrel: Famous Dry Goods Co. sold for 96K
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Jan. 26, 1924
The entire capital stock of Famous Dry Goods Co., a corporation owned the late Leo Frohlich and …
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1/26/24
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Holy week pageantry and transcendence
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Here’s the eleventh excerpt from “A Year and a Day: July 11, 1964 - July 12, 1965”. In the world beyond the sequestered St. Paul novices, RC Duncan patented “Pampers,” …
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By J.T. Knoll
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1/25/24
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Pittsburg to get new $2.9 sewer in northeast quadrant
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Jan. 25, 1924
The largest payroll in a year and probably the largest in two years will be dispersed in the …
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1/25/24
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Man arrested in Pitt faces multiple charges in multiple states
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Jan. 23, 1924
N. T. Brackett, Syrian, arrested by Pittsburg police on an immorality charge, has been taken to …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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1/24/24
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Kansas Day
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As we approach January 29th I have a few questions for you. 1. Which U.S. President signed the papers making Kansas the 34th state? 2. Where was the first formal recognition of …
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By Lois Carlson
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1/23/24
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County to use prisoners for road construction
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Jan. 24, 1924
Crawford County, in all probability, will place its prisoners to work on the county roads in the …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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1/23/24
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“Entertainment and Traditions Over the Years”
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FRANKLIN, Kan. — Miners’ Hall Museum in Franklin is hosting a special presentation entitled “Entertainment and Traditions Over the Years” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 28. The …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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1/23/24
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Local Eagle Scouts to assist with Miss USA pageant
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Jan. 20-22, 1924
An explosion resulting from a gas leak injured several people and almost entirely demolished …
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1/20/24
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English evangelist to speak in Pittsburg
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Jan. 19, 1924
Without doubt, or likelihood of anyone's challenging the statement, this was the most slippery, …
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1/19/24
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Scouts to join BRO soldiers on final leg of hike
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Jan. 18, 1924
Hostilities between the District 14 board of the Mine Workers and the Howat faction today waxed …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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1/18/24
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Fasting, penance and ‘the dicipline’
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Here’s the tenth excerpt from “A Year and a Day: July 11, 1964 - July 12, 1965”. In the world beyond the sequestered St. Paul novices, “My Girl” by The Temptations …
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By J.T. Knoll
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1/18/24
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Pittsburg Public Library celebrates 97 years
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Jan. 17, 1924
The electric power machines in the $3 million generating plant of the Phoenix Utility Co. at …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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1/17/24
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Iba records 300th victory at PSU
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Jan. 16, 1924
The Teachers’ College is going to take a day off and do a little dedicating. When plans were …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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1/16/24
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Preservation fever saves arches and marble stairs in Pitt
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CUTLINE: The demolition of the Masonic Temple began this week in 1999. Community members came together to raise money to save the Temple’s arches. Today, the arches remain, overlooking a public …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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1/13/24
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Save a Few for Lefty Too
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We always pray for the victim. It’s easy. They are sympathetic. They’ve got tears rolling down their face and snot coming out of their nose--or blood coming out of their nose. …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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1/13/24
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