Pugilistic pandemonium at Stars and Guitars results in one injury
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 21-23, 1923
Claiming they have evidence against all their suspects, two secret servicemen working with …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/21/23
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County raids chicken coop; nabs 40-gallon still, 60 gallons of whiskey, and L.L. Crane
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 20, 1923
County and city officers went 17 miles west of Pittsburg last night in their quest for prohibitory …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/20/23
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Croatian Music Yesterday and Today: A brief musical tour
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FRANKLIN, Kan. — The Miners Hall Museum invites the public to a special presentation on Croatian Heritage in southeast Kansas on Sunday, October 22, at 2 p.m. A exhibit is currently on …
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10/20/23
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The move to 1805 South Broadway
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Here’s a story by former Pittsburg resident, Jim Gore, that harkens back to 1948 and a long-gone string of Pittsburg stores and businesses along with his recollection of some very interesting …
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By J.T. Knoll
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10/19/23
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PSU exchange student to teach ancient martial art
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 19, 1923
Miners’ meetings directed toward heading off an apparent drift towards the “open …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/19/23
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Colgan defeats Frontenac without resorting to magic tricks
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 18, 1923
The law library maintained by the Crawford County Bar association plans to move from the fourth …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/18/23
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Thieves make off with 110-pound pumpkin from Farmers’ Market
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 17, 1923
Teachers of the city schools really became acquainted with one another at a party last night in the …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/17/23
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Checks and Balances
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My recent Olympic reverse summersault down the back steps notwithstanding (I got an 8.9 out of 10), I increasingly feel the earth move under my feet, just like Carole King in the opening line of her …
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By J.T. Knoll
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10/14/23
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Former Pittsburg teacher to give operatic recital
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 14-16, 1923
The sale of a 10-cent sack of cookies nearly cost Spencer Stilwell, a grocer at 731 E. 10th St., …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/14/23
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Wearing Tennessee Orange for Him
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God has gifted me with three daughters. My wife was involved to a certain degree in this as well, but I am giving God the credit because the sex of the child is a random process, and I am …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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10/14/23
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Ft. Scott voters to decide if beer and dancing allowed together
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 13, 1923
Completion of the new branch of the Northeastern Oklahoma Railway, connecting Miami, Okla., with …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/13/23
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Mitchelson receives award for scouting
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 12, 1923
A record-breaking crowd attended the merchants’, manufacturers’ and motor car …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/12/23
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“Throw the ball to Billy!”
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Here’s another recollection by former Pittsburg resident, Jim Gore. No doubt this one will trigger lots of memories for locals who grew up watching basketball games in area cracker box gyms. …
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By J.T. Knoll
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10/12/23
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Mulberry superintendent acquitted of assault against school board member
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 11, 1923
Paul T. Brosnahan, former superintendent of Mulberry schools, was acquitted at Girard yesterday …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/11/23
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Colgan kick-off return rejuvenates Panther in 32-14 win over Frontenac
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 10, 1923
Under the stimulus of a style show and vaudeville of metropolitan caliber, Pittsburg's industrial …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/10/23
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Lunchtime
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Memories are one of the most important things we file away in our brain. They help us remember the past and often spur us on to work toward making memories with family and special …
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By Lois Carlson
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10/10/23
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The Works of Our Hands
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Math teachers are strange.
I wrote that because every once in a while I like to write something that no one will argue with. Because it’s true.
We are so very strange and we …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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10/7/23
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Debbie Bridwell’s life of purpose
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Elmer Armijo, Frontenac United Methodist Pastor, gave a clear message about life and death last Friday at the at the funeral of Deborah Kabonic Bridwell.
Deb was one of my oldest friends, …
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By J.T. Knoll
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10/7/23
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PPD talks man down from watertower
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 7-9, 1923
Favored by good weather, booths arranged in good taste and meritorious entertainment, Pittsburg's …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/7/23
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I'm in my Lotus Era
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"No mud. No Lotus" This is a quote from the late Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh about how life is suffering. But, out of the suffering comes beauty and change. The only way the stunning lotus flower …
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By Char Strong / news@morningsun.net
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10/7/23
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