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I am Perina Cubete
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In keeping with Frontenac’s Mining Days this weekend, I’m running this column originally published January 19, 2004. — J.T. Knoll
I am Perina Cubete and I am here at …
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By J.T. Knoll
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6/6/25
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Camp Watt
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 years ago
June 6, 1925
Ready market is being found by the roofing tile company recently organized here with a plant …
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Compiled by Joshua Smith
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6/6/25
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Pittsburg Wholesale Grocery to supply canned fruit
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 years ago
June 5, 1925
The Pittsburg Wholesale Grocery Company was awarded a large contract for canned fruits by the …
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Compiled by Joshua Smith
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6/5/25
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If you build it …
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Today’s photo, from the Frontenac Library and Heritage Hall collection, captures what appears to be a lively Labor Day parade at the turn of the century. I’m especially drawn to the …
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By J.T. Knoll
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6/4/25
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City court will be installed at once
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 years ago
June 4, 1925
The committees for the farmer-merchant picnics were appointed at the meeting of the general …
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Compiled by Joshua Smith
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6/4/25
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Railroads ready to move Kansas wheat
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 years ago
June 3, 1925
The grain situation in Kansas was thoroughly discussed at the meeting of the grain dealers of …
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Compiled by Joshua Smith
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6/3/25
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Memorial Day
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Memorial Day has had a special place in my memory from the time I was a little girl. I have many memories of helping my mother gather roses from our two wild rose bushes in …
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By Lois Carlson
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6/3/25
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Bogus bug exterminator warning
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 years ago
May 31-June 2, 1925
Enrollment began at 7 o’clock this morning at the Teachers College for what …
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Compiled by Joshua Smith
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5/31/25
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Three Lions and some cows
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Author’s Note: In this installment, Albert reports on the first skirmishes for food and fodder as well as the arrival of three new generals. DRS
Hail and well met, fair …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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5/30/25
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Chocolate Cake and a cup of coffee
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“Love doesn’t make the world go round; love is what makes the ride worthwhile.” — Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Linda’s birthday was this past Wednesday. While …
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By J.T. Knoll
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5/30/25
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Police win recognition. Fringer print records gain reputation in other states.
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 years ago
May 30, 1925
Fingerprint identification files kept by the Pittsburg police department, in charge of Desk …
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Compiled by Joshua Smith
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5/30/25
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Nun leads nomadic lifestyle
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 years ago
May 29, 1925
All Pittsburg residents will halt their usual tasks tomorrow in memory of the heroes of the …
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Compiled by Joshua Smith
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5/29/25
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Tent by the lake, summer of 1963
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As I was just a youngster, I didn’t make it to any of the Tent-by-the-Lake performances, but I remember seeing the tent and thinking it was some kind of circus, which I guessing it was during …
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By J.T. Knoll
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5/28/25
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Paulen sends thanks for offer of money
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 years ago
May 28, 1925
Governor Ben S. Paulen is grateful to Pittsburg businessmen who have offered him $5,000 as a …
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Compiled by Joshua Smith
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5/28/25
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Summer hangout
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 years ago
May 27, 1925
Between 125 and 150 persons ate at the Business & Professional Women’s club …
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Compiled by Joshua Smith
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5/27/25
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‘Coffin ships’ bring Irish to America
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In May of 2016, my husband and I, along with my sister, took a trip to Europe and visited several countries. The first country on our trip was Ireland, the homeland for many of …
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By Lois Carlson
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5/27/25
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Prize winning team
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 years ago
May 24-26, 1925
John A. Zimmerman, a miner in the southeastern Kansas district for the past 50 years, died …
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Compiled by Joshua Smith
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5/24/25
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The language of nature
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I was looking out my back window when the big blow came in on Sunday evening. Saw the neighbor’s trash receptacle flying across the alley, our wooden bench roll and the umbrella table go down …
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By J.T. Knoll
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5/23/25
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Monuments and Memorial Day
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As Memorial Day approaches, I thought about, and was even asked, to do a piece on the Veterans’ Memorial on the Pittsburg State Campus. It is a beautiful and peaceful place, and I often visit a …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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5/23/25
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Anyway he has his horse
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 years ago
May 23, 1925
The Pittsburg Gas Company subsidiary of the Cities Service Company, which purchased the gas …
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Compiled by Joshua Smith
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5/23/25
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