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PUTTING TOUCH — Gary Hough, leading Pittsburg High School golfer, watches the ball break toward the cup during practice.

USD 250 approves plan to include new concepts at new high school

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago May 7, 1924 Health car “Warren,” of the state board of health, arrived in Pittsburg this morning from … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 5/7/24

Early coins of the Republic

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Last week I shared information with you about the “Bar Cent”, possibly the earliest coin used in the new Republic following the American Revolution. This week … more

By Lois Carlson | 5/7/24

Northeast pitcher Scott Cleland struck out 14 of the 24 Southeast Lancers he faced and went 8-for-8 at the plate to lead the Vikings to 12-4 and 8-6 doubleheader sweep.

40,000 coal miners return to work with new contract

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago May 4-6, 1924 The strike of approximately 40,000 coal miners in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas was … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 5/4/24

PSU’s Damien Passaiacqua attempts 13 feet, 9 inches in the pole vault at the MIAA Heptathlon/Decathlon meet at Pittsburg State. Passaiacqua placed third.

Two Lamar teens set egg toss world record

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago May 3, 1924 Coal fields in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas will compete more favorably with the Illinois … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 5/3/24

Pittsburg State senior relief pitcher Ryan Berry worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the first game as one of many clutch performances against Truman State, advancing PSU to the MIAA Final Four.

Gutsy pitching, aggressive offense, spectacular defense secure PSU double-header win

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago May 2, 1924 Buying cigarettes in Pittsburg will soon be as difficult as finding a relic of King Tut's tomb in the … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 5/2/24

From muleskinner to maestro

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Some of the following column was excerpted from the 1976 Morning Sun Centennial Edition. — J.T.K. John J. Richards, who labored for a time as a “muleskinner” in district coal … more

By J.T. Knoll | 5/2/24

Girard Junior High jumper Morgan High easily clears the bar during the Girard Invitational. High won with a 5’8” jump.

Cherokee postmaster removed after investigation

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E xcerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago May 1, 1924 The effect of the present work stoppage in the Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas mines of District 14 is … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 5/1/24

County set minimum wage at $2/hour

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 30, 1924 The miners of District 14, 21 and 25, Mine Workers, have been idle exactly one month pending the … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 4/30/24

The Bar Cent

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As I have mentioned in previous columns, it is alway interesting how much we take for granted. So many of the things we take for granted today, at one time didn’t … more

By Lois Carlson | 4/30/24

ROTC cadets from Pittsburg took part in military exercises, including the use of a Huey helicopter, at Camp Crowder, MO. The training is meant to be a realistic as possible.

ROTC runs battle drills; Fourth Street gets flooded

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 27-29, 1924 The Ku Klux Klan last night held dedicatory ceremonies at Fair Grounds Park, on which it … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 4/27/24

Pittsburg State University political science professor Paul Zagorski, right, talks about campaign finance reform as moderator Jerry Waltrip, left, and panelist Jim Clark listen.

UFOs reported over Mt. Olive Cemetery

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 26, 1924 In what was considered the most finished rendition of the oratorio ever given in Pittsburg, the … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 4/26/24

From St. Mary’s to Hot Springs

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It occurred to me this week that I published six episodes of Margaret Shaw Forsyth’s ‘The Joy of Working’ without giving much background on her start in Pittsburg and life following … more

By J.T. Knoll | 4/25/24

Pittsburg native Gary Zukav, author of The Seat of the Soul and other books is shown on the Oprah Winfrey Show. The episode was devoted to guests whose lives have been positively affected by Zukav’s books.

Pittsburg approves construction of Alumni Center

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 24, 1924 A Carthage, Mo., man was seriously injured, suffering mangling of his left foot as he attempted to … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 4/24/24

Swedish-American prima donna performs at Carney Hall

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 23, 1924 Singing joyously and with an ease which left her free to enter wholeheartedly into the spirit of … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 4/23/24

The Ingalls Family

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Last week I wrote about the Little House On The Prairie Site near Independence, KS. It is just one of many interesting historical sites here in our corner of the … more

By Lois Carlson | 4/23/24

Bart Taylor, aka Will Rogers, demonstrates rope tricks at the Crawford County Historical Museum in Pittsburg during Cowboy Days.

Step into the Wild West

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Historical Museum will host its annual Cowboy Days event on April 26th and 27th at the Crawford County Historical Museum. This event is designed to … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 4/23/24

Boxing champ advocates high school boxing classes

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 20-22, 1924 An auspicious opening for the 10th annual music festival of the Teachers College was last night … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 4/20/24

Police bust up stills and a poker game

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 18, 1924 Raids on booze joints in Capaldo netted large quantities of mash and “choctaw," two stills … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 4/18/24

The Joy of Working Pt. 6

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This is the last installment of Margaret Shaw Forsyth’s adventures in radio in the 1950s. — J.T.K. You can’t please everybody. With the first days of December, we began … more

By J.T. Knoll | 4/18/24

MAYOR AGAIN — Dr. J.D. Haggard takes the oath of office as Mayor from City Clerk Edna Dean. This is Haggard’s second term as mayor, having been elected once before in the early 1960s.

Fire destroys Ft. Scott shops

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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 17, 1924 Fire destroyed part of the Missouri Pacific railroad shops at Fort Scott last night with a loss … more

Compiled by Phil Burgert | 4/17/24