Monthly Archives: August 2019

Small Town Summers in Texas

Posted on August 25, 2019 by admin

Yes, it is hot! That’s the way things are in summer in the Northern Hemisphere. It was much worse when there was no air conditioning, refrigeration, or places to go swimming, but not nearly as much fun. Let’s examine what … Continue reading →

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Of Imagination All Compact

Posted on August 19, 2019 by admin

For at least three or four generations, my mother’s family have been voracious readers of Texas folklore, particularly those tales of early cattle ranching. My brother Jeff is as avid as I am. So today I picked up Cow People … Continue reading →

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Why and How

Posted on August 10, 2019 by admin

On the first of August this year, I made a speech about World War I. This was not unusual, I spent about five years earlier this decade learning about this little-known war. Like the Korean War, it was overshadowed by … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Jim Conrad

Posted on August 3, 2019 by admin

Please join members of the Hunt County Historical Commission as well as members and supporters of the Cotton and Rural History Conference in the celebration of the life of the incredible James Conrad, PhD. The reception will be held at … Continue reading →

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