Demolition of grandstand at JayceeBall Park draws emotional response
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 15, 1924
The trophy silver cups for county contests have arrived and are on exhibition in the office of the …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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2/15/24
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Stephan of Mary, do vow and promise
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Here’s the 14th excerpt from “A Year and a Day: July 11, 1964 - July 12, 1965”. In the world beyond the sequestered St. Paul novices, Folk-Rock began when Dylan went electric at the …
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By J.T. Knoll
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2/15/24
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Four injured as car collides with parked train
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 14, 1924
Four people suffered severe bruises and cuts when a Ford coupe driven by Art Deckard, of Pittsburg, …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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2/14/24
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Skubitz petitions Amtrak to reopen KC-Tulsa passenger route
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 13, 1924
“Old Dobbin" very nearly staged a comeback yesterday when representatives from various …
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2/13/24
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Nitro explosion 60 miles away felt in Pittsburg
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 10-12, 1924
The earth shock felt over southeastern Kansas this afternoon was caused by a wagon load of …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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2/10/24
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My funny Valentine
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As Valentine’s Day is next week, I decided to do a little research on its history. What I found was interesting … and a little kinky.
You may already know that Valentine's Day was …
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By J.T. Knoll
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2/10/24
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Pittsburg Board of Trade celebrates founding
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 9, 1924
Between 150 and 200 men and a few women, members of the Chamber of Commerce, last night paid honor to …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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2/9/24
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Torches passing in two different directions
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Here’s the 13th excerpt from “A Year and a Day: July 11, 1964 - July 12, 1965”. In the world beyond the sequestered St. Paul novices, Astronaut Ed White became the first American to …
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By J.T. Knoll
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2/8/24
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Kansas universities go online for registration
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 years Ago
Feb. 8, 1924
A. L. Scott has been appointed by the National Education Association as local chairman of the …
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2/8/24
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Iola coed edges out Frontenac, Eire for “Miss Southeast Kansas”
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 7, 1924
The senior high school cafeteria supplied 8,780 meals to pupils during January. The average cost of a …
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2/7/24
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Shots fired during naturalization classes
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 6, 1924
Farmers came on foot and on horseback, through snowdrifts waist deep in places, to attend a good road …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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2/6/24
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Mailboxes
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I have a few questions for you. See if you can guess what I am talking about. What is over 100 years old and used by most people every day? If you live on the outskirts of a town or …
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By Lois Carlson
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2/6/24
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Assembly Language
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I almost began this piece by saying, “Humans run stories like computers run programs.” It gets toward my point, but it falls into some dangerous territory. Please allow me to explain.
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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2/3/24
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U.S. Cellular donates phones to help combat abuse
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 3-5, 1924
As friends over the country are today recalling the times they spent many years ago with the World …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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2/3/24
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Deposed Kansas UMW president dragged from podium in Indy
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 2, 1924
Amid riotous scenes, the biennial convention of the United Mine Workers of America in Indianapolis …
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2/2/24
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Scott, Autem lead Gorilla Track to easy wins in first meet of season
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 1, 1924
“Build more roads.” That and similar expressions were all the county commissioners heard …
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2/1/24
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Three men arrested in Mulberry for pilfering Iola Methodist Church
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Jan. 31, 1924
Three men giving their addresses as Iola, were arrested by Pearl Robinson, Mulberry marshal, …
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1/31/24
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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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