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Kansas, the Essence of Typical America 
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Girard native and local historian, John Gladson, who volunteers at the Girard History Museum, provided this week’s column. The museum, located at 300 S. Summit, is a treasure trove of Little … more
Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago  Aug. 9, 1923 The Missouri Pacific Railway company was granted a temporary restraining order against the city … more
Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago  Aug. 8, 1923 A dramatic story of how a woman with a with no thought of her own safety stepped in front of a … more
Joe’s Place opens again for LBD
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 5, 1923 One of the largest crowds ever assembled in Scammon on Labor Day was on hand to witness the all-day … more
Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago  Aug. 5-7, 1923 Bright hues of red, white and blue, with which Broadway has been decorated for the Knights of … more
Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago  Aug. 4, 1923 Drastic action against persons who insist on over-working horses, or treating them with … more
Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago  Aug. 3, 1923 Kansas Sen. Arthur Capper, in his address at Columbus this afternoon, paid tribute to the late … more
Baling hay, dragging the gut, and dancing
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Here’s part 2 of Terry Bartlow’s “Remembrances” — a chronicle many people of a certain age will relate to. He dedicates it to: Jim Merrill, Bill Scully, David Ross, … more
Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago  Aug. 2, 1923 Alleged infractions of Sunday closing laws by merchants in outlying sections of the city was … more
Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago  Aug. 1, 1923 Cherokee County Sheriff Dick Helman and his force yesterday made a record booze raid haul at a … more
Colonial to show only photoplay next month
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago July 29-31, 1923 A large number of women attended a meeting of the Kamelias, women's organization of the Ku Klux … more
Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago July 28, 1923 A drive of 3,500 miles over every known and not so well known brand of roads, with a total expense … more
Biking, baseball and the big pool
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Terry Bartlow sent me something titled “Remembrances” last week. It’s a documentary of sorts. Like little snippets of movie … or poems. I’m publishing it in two parts. … more
Joe Rabbit signed by White Sox
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago July 27, 1923 Joe Rabbitt, outfielder and all around good baseball player, as many a Pittsburg sandlot fan will … more
Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago — July 26, 1923: A new train to be known as the “Carbon Special,” made its first trip last night from the … more
Record-breaking driver visits Pittsburg
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago July 25, 1923 Appeals for equal citizenship rights for the Indian were made by Chief William Red Fox, Sioux … more
Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago July 22-24, 1923 Ross & Squires, a Topeka firm of architects, were yesterday employed to prepare plans and … more
Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago July 21, 1923 The wave of house prowling and petty thievery in Pittsburg within the last few days is believed to … more
Kiddieland celebrates 70 years
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department will celebrate Kiddieland Amusement Park with a 70th Birthday Celebration on Saturday, July 22 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at … more
Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago July 20, 1923 "It's a hot job – this keeping people cool," any ice company employee in Pittsburg will say. … more
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