Monthly Archives: December 2014

A Century Ago

Last December I decided it would be fun to see what were the leading news stories in 1914, how did North Texas react to the crisis in Europe. The only problem was that none of the three Greenville newspapers were … Continue reading

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Silent Night

A century ago an incredible event occurred Christmas Eve and Christmas Day along No Man’s Land between Belgium and France. What was more and more becoming known as World War I or the Great War experienced a populist movement that … Continue reading

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Life in the Saddle

An online dictionary defines anecdotal evidence as non-scientific observations or studies, which do not provide proof but might assist research efforts. Because it does not provide proof it is considered invalid. However, I argue there are times when anecdotal evidence … Continue reading

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Christmas Parades

Parades have been around since the days of Ancient Rome and Greece, perhaps even earlier. The earliest parades I have found in North Texas were circus parades, long before the coming of railroads. A circus parade was reported in Bonham … Continue reading

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Collecting Memories

This is the time of year for families, friends and good memories. And a perfect time to collect memories of others, to be inspired by the trials and triumphs of our loved ones. Do you know where your parents spent … Continue reading

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