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County halts roadbuilding
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 years ago
June 14-16, 1925
Formal action calling a halt to all road building in Crawford County and trimming down the …
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Compiled by Joshua Smith
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6/14/25
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From shopkeepers to soldiers
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June 14 is widely recognized as Flag Day in the United States. It was on that day in 1777 when the Continental Congress authorized a national flag and the parameters of its design for the newly …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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6/13/25
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Summers with Dad
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Being the youngest of five, my older siblings always reminded me how soft Dad got by the time I came along. There are only six years separating my oldest sister from my youngest brother and with …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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6/13/25
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All fathers are not the same
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Don’t get me wrong — I loved my dad and have some very fond memories with him, but the wounds I acquired growing up definitely left scars. — Matt Haviland
It was a woman named …
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By J.T. Knoll
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6/13/25
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Johnson calls coal mining ‘ill patient’
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 years ago
June 13, 1925
Hearty endorsement of the first aid and mine rescue movement was given by W. L. A. Johnson, …
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Compiled by Joshua Smith
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6/13/25
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Back on poles
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 years ago
June 12, 1925
Pittsburg’s new city court probably will be located at 113 West Fourth Street, over the …
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Compiled by Joshua Smith
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6/12/25
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State Park No. 1
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As a kid Grandpa Matt took me on fishing trips to area ponds, creeks and strip pits. My favorite destination, though, was the State Park north of town, located where Highway 160 (Capaldo Road to the …
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By J.T. Knoll
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6/11/25
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Govenor to attend state rescue meet
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 years ago
June 11, 1925
Crawford County’s wheat yields this year will average about twelve bushels to the acre, …
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Compiled by Joshua Smith
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6/11/25
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State approves voting on $75,000 for high school
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 years ago
June 10, 1925
A special selection to vote on a bond issue of $75,000 for the erection of a new high school …
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Compiled by Joshua Smith
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6/10/25
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Finke saves boy from drowning
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 years ago
June 7-9, 1925
Decision to call a halt to all road work in Crawford County except that which has been let …
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Compiled by Joshua Smith
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6/7/25
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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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