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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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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., … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
 “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. … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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, … more
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 … more
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 … more
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