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Iola coed edges out Frontenac, Eire for “Miss Southeast Kansas”
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 7, 1924
The senior high school cafeteria supplied 8,780 meals to pupils during January. The average cost of a …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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2/7/24
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Shots fired during naturalization classes
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 6, 1924
Farmers came on foot and on horseback, through snowdrifts waist deep in places, to attend a good road …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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2/6/24
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Mailboxes
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I have a few questions for you. See if you can guess what I am talking about. What is over 100 years old and used by most people every day? If you live on the outskirts of a town or …
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By Lois Carlson
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2/6/24
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Assembly Language
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I almost began this piece by saying, “Humans run stories like computers run programs.” It gets toward my point, but it falls into some dangerous territory. Please allow me to explain.
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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2/3/24
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U.S. Cellular donates phones to help combat abuse
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 3-5, 1924
As friends over the country are today recalling the times they spent many years ago with the World …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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2/3/24
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Deposed Kansas UMW president dragged from podium in Indy
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 2, 1924
Amid riotous scenes, the biennial convention of the United Mine Workers of America in Indianapolis …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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2/2/24
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Scott, Autem lead Gorilla Track to easy wins in first meet of season
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Feb. 1, 1924
“Build more roads.” That and similar expressions were all the county commissioners heard …
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2/1/24
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Three men arrested in Mulberry for pilfering Iola Methodist Church
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Jan. 31, 1924
Three men giving their addresses as Iola, were arrested by Pearl Robinson, Mulberry marshal, …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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1/31/24
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Lady Raiders snap Trojan winning streak
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Jan. 30, 1924
Fifty-seven arrests were made by police during the month of January. This figure is exceptionally …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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1/30/24
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50 years ago
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I begin this week with a correction in last weeks column. I said Abraham Lincoln was the president who signed the bill for Kansas statehood. However, a friend of mine pointed out that was …
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By Lois Carlson
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1/30/24
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The subzero, hoodie misinformation blues
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“Woke up this mornin', feelin' round for my shoes. But you know 'bout that babe. I, got these old walkin' blues.” — Robert Johnson
These past few weeks I’ve found myself …
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By J.T. Knoll
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1/27/24
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Bubba and Taylor Swift
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I got a call last week from my old friend Bubba from back home. He’s the one that lives just the other side of Wapanucka. We passed and repassed on just about every subject under …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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1/27/24
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William Allen White to speak at St. Mary’s Catholic School dedication
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Jan. 27-29, 1924
The drug evil in Kansas and other states has made the enforcement of the prohibitory law …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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1/27/24
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Lock, stock, and barrel: Famous Dry Goods Co. sold for 96K
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Jan. 26, 1924
The entire capital stock of Famous Dry Goods Co., a corporation owned the late Leo Frohlich and …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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1/26/24
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Holy week pageantry and transcendence
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Here’s the eleventh excerpt from “A Year and a Day: July 11, 1964 - July 12, 1965”. In the world beyond the sequestered St. Paul novices, RC Duncan patented “Pampers,” …
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By J.T. Knoll
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1/25/24
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Pittsburg to get new $2.9 sewer in northeast quadrant
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Jan. 25, 1924
The largest payroll in a year and probably the largest in two years will be dispersed in the …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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1/25/24
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Man arrested in Pitt faces multiple charges in multiple states
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Jan. 23, 1924
N. T. Brackett, Syrian, arrested by Pittsburg police on an immorality charge, has been taken to …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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1/24/24
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Kansas Day
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As we approach January 29th I have a few questions for you. 1. Which U.S. President signed the papers making Kansas the 34th state? 2. Where was the first formal recognition of …
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By Lois Carlson
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1/23/24
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County to use prisoners for road construction
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Jan. 24, 1924
Crawford County, in all probability, will place its prisoners to work on the county roads in the …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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1/23/24
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“Entertainment and Traditions Over the Years”
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FRANKLIN, Kan. — Miners’ Hall Museum in Franklin is hosting a special presentation entitled “Entertainment and Traditions Over the Years” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 28. The …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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1/23/24
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