Atkinson calls on Legion to focus on education and rehabilitation
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100 Years Ago
Sept. 27, 1924
Activities for the ensuing term with Benjamin Fuller post, American Legion, were outlined by the …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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9/27/24
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From suits to topcoats — the theme for fall is English
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100 Years Ago
Sept. 26, 1924
Not only has the Prince of Wales caused a transcontinental quivering of feminine hearts in this …
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9/26/24
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Millard Fillmore Sears
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This week’s picture from “Images of Pittsburg,” by Randy Roberts and Janette Mauk, has the following caption: “In 1899, the Pittsburg Daily Headlight moved to a new building …
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By J.T. Knoll
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9/26/24
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Crawford boasts 4th in number of divorces for 1923
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100 Years Ago
Sept. 25, 1924
Only three counties in the state of Kansas had a larger number of divorces granted last year than …
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9/25/24
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Coming full circle
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As I look back on my growing up years, I am thankful I spent so much time working beside my mom and while doing that I often asked questions about what she did growing up. …
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By Lois Carlson
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9/24/24
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Tip leads to four arrests, $15,000 in drugs and prevents triple homicide
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100 Years Ago
Sept. 24, 1924
Leprosy is increasing throughout the world in the opinion of Dr. C. J. Stauffacher, medical …
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9/24/24
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New tipple draws interest of local mine operators
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100 Years Ago
Sept. 21-23, 1924
Two unmasked youths flourishing revolvers this morning entered the Hiattville State Bank 17 …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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9/21/24
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The Wiseman’s Wall
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After a week of paying 50 cents a crack to air up the slow leaking tire on my Pathfinder, I dropped by the tire shop on 69 Highway in the Republic to get it fixed. While sitting in the waiting area, …
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By J.T. Knoll
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9/21/24
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Columbus pugilist wins debut match in NYC
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100 Years Ago
Sept. 20, 1924
Prosperity looms on the horizon for Crawford County and Pittsburg this winter. The chief industrial …
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9/20/24
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The Southern Belle
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Today’s photo hearkens back to the days when America was crisscrossed by a network of passenger rail lines by which you could get virtually anywhere in the country. The KCS Southern Belle, …
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By J.T. Knoll
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9/19/24
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Ringing Brothers arrive in Pitt for show at fairgrounds today only
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100 Years Ago
Sept. 19, 1924
The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey combined shows arrived in Pittsburg shortly after …
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9/19/24
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Arma man files for divorce; claims wife made him brew and sell liquor under threat of death
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100 Years Ago
Sept. 18, 1924
The army's world flyers passed over Crawford County this afternoon. At 3:40 o’clock Lt. …
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9/18/24
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Rotary clubs sponsor four Russian leaders’ visit to Pittsburg
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100 Years Ago
Sept. 17, 1924
Whether or not the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will be allowed to unload at the …
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9/17/24
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West Virginia’s battle for statehood
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As reported last week, the western part of Virginia was on the rough road to statehood but the journey wasn’t easy. Virginia seceded from the Union in May, 1861. One month later …
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By Lois Carlson
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9/17/24
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Arcadia's history is preserved in music
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ARCADIA, Kan. — Nestled in the far northeast corner of the county, along the Missouri state line and Bourbon County line, Arcadia is a small community of only 250 people that celebrated its …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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9/17/24
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No left-hand turns in or out of garages or filling stations; police are watching
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100 Years Ago
Sept. 14-16, 1924
A double funeral held Sunday at the home of Dr. J. G. Sandidge in Mulberry for his wife Mrs. …
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9/14/24
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New site for Elm Acres selected
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100 Years Ago
Sept. 13, 1924
The Crawford County Fair reached its climax with a mammoth parade and ended yesterday after one of …
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9/13/24
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Two escapees back in custody after arrest in KC for armed robbery
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100 Years Ago
Sept. 12, 1924
Owen “Cotton" Reed is again behind bars in the Crawford County jail, but his friend and …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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9/12/24
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Wild Red Berry
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Today’s photo is of Ralph (Wild Red) Berry, who climbed from a modest start in southeast Kansas to become an international figure in the wrestling world. According to his 1973 obituary in the …
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By J.T. Knoll
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9/12/24
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Pittsburg man invites police for a drink;
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100 Years Ago
Sept. 11, 1924
Two miners suffered injuries at about 8 o’clock this morning at mine No. 51, Central Coal …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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9/11/24
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