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- Lower End of Mesquite Street
- A view of Mesquite Street (in 2008: NE 1st Avenue), taken in 1910, and looking south-east. The scene shows horse-drawn wagons loaded with cotton bales. Electrical lines are visible. The building at the northeast corner of East Hubbard Street and South Mesquite Street is the D.M. Howard Block. D. M Howard was the first of five Howard brothers to come to Mineral Wells and establish businesses. There was a Dry Goods store on the left end of the building, a millinery shop above it, and a grocery store was in the building to the right. Later the J.M. Belcher Furniture occupied the building; and still later, R&W Furniture. Demolition of the building began March 17 of 1975 to make room for the Savings and Loan Building and a parking lot. The First State Bank now [2007] occupies this entire block.
- A Mineral Wells Public Schools Certificate of Promotion
- A certificate of Promotion from Mineral Wells Public Schools, certifying that Floy Stone has completed the 8th grade in May 1903 is shown here. It is signed by B. C. Osborn.
- [A Mineral Wells High School Commencement Program of 1968]
- A Commencement program from Mineral Wells High School, that took place on May 24, 1968. Note its small size, as shown by the ruler next to it.
- [A Program for "Lazy Town", an Opera in Two Acts]
- A program for "Lazy Town - An Opera in Two Acts", presented by Sam Houston School on May 14, 1943.
- [A Program for Mineral Wells High School Commencement 1934]
- A program from the Mineral Wells Commencement of 1934, which was held in the still-standing Convention Hall.
- Looking South on Mesquite Street
- A street scene, identified as Mesquite Street (now NE 1st Avenue)and looking south, taken at the turn of the twentieth century, shows businesses that antedate the coming of the automobile. On the right, in the middle of the picture, the Yeager Building is shown with a stone lion mounted on its roof. Many historians now refer to this building as the Lion Drug Store. However, current Yeager descendants now living in Mineral Wells do not remember the store as ever being named anything but The Yeager Drug Store. The third building on the left (with the spire on top) was the Star Well whose manager, Frank Richards was an active participant in Mineral Wells' early business and social activities. At the end of the street is Mineral Wells depot built in 1902. Absence of the "Dinky Car" tracks in the middle of the street indicates that the picture was taken prior to the building of the Mineral Wells Lakewood Park Scenic Railway in 1905.
- Palocade - Palo Pinto County - Official Centennial Program - back page
- Shown here is a picture of the reverse (back) page of a souvenir program from the Palo Pinto Centennial Celebration of 1957. It consists of advertising, extolling the virtues of the First National Bank in Mineral Wells.
- Palocade - Palo Pinto County - Official Centennial Program - front side
- The obverse (front) page of a souvenir program from the Palo Pinto Centennial production, "Palocade," which tells the history of Palo Pinto County, which includes the names of the Centennial Queen and her court, is illustrated here.
- The Tattler (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Ed. 1 Friday, May 18, 1934
- Student newspaper from Mineral Wells High School in Mineral Wells, Texas. It contains articles about the graduating class of 1934, including information about class officers, class prophecies, caps and gowns, class events, and local advertisements.
- Convention Hall, West Texas Chamber of Commerce, Mineral Wells
- This photograph shows a view of Mineral Wells from East Mountain. It is inscribed "Convention West Texas Chamber of Commerce." A companion picture is dated "May 4-5-6, 1925". The train depot is in the left middle background. The church in the middle foreground is the First Methodist Church, and immediately behind and above it is the Lamar Bath House and Hotel. The home to the left (east) of the Methodist Church was the home of Pharmacist C. Y. Yeager.
- Laying the Cornerstone of the Post Office
- Shown here is the laying the cornerstone of the Post Office at 201 NE 2nd Street on May 13, 1912. The Chautauqua is at the upper left corner of the picture, and the Cliff House Hotel is visible in the upper middle of the picture. Buildings on the right side of the picture were situated on the east side of Mesquite Street (now NE 1st Avenue). Buildings on the far right of the picture were once located where the Baker Hotel now [2008] stands. Early automobiles and horse-drawn carriages also appear in the picture. The photographer appears to have been standing on the north side of NE 2nd Street, looking east. A holograph inscription above and below the picture cannot be read.
- Young Motor Co.
- A text on the photograph identifies it as "May 1952-Grand Opening after fire of 1951,/ 316 E. Hubbard Street, /Photo by A. F. Weaver." This business was the local General Motors dealership and garage. It became Barnett-Young in late 1960's, and in 1984 after Cecil Young's death it was Barnett Motor Co. The building is adjacent to the Baker Hotel parking garage, and, in 2007, it houses the H & H Tire Company.
- [A Panoramic View of Mineral Wells, 1925]
- A picture taken in 1925, two months after the Crazy burned. Please note no Crazy Hotel in this picture, but the Crazy Well building in the street did not perish in the flames. Also,please note, across the city on West Mountain, the two buildings owned by the Cavalry, where their horses were kept. The old High School, the "Little Rock School", and the West Ward School are visible in the upper left of the picture at the south end of West Mountain.
- [The Construction of the Post Office]
- Written on front of picture is the partial holograph legend: ".ade from the North east ...ner looking Southwest made May the 3rd 1912" It shows the construction of what would eventually be the third Post Office at 201 N.E. 2nd Street. A shear-legs is shown on the extreme left. The workers have clearly stopped work for the taking of the photograph, which is featured in "Time Once Was in Mineral Wells" on page 150. The building now [2014] houses the Women's Club.
- Pressure and Wind
- This booklet gives an overview of pressure and wind as they relate to aviation. According to the scope notes on the title page, it includes an "Explanation of the effects of pressure in the atmosphere to include altimeter error, identity of the standard reference plane, identity of and weather connected with high and low pressure systems plus associated winds." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on the last page.
- Winds Aloft
- This booklet gives an overview of winds aloft, as they relate to aviation. According to the scope notes on the title page, it includes information about "Winds aloft, modes of observation, forecasts and charts." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on the last page.
- Weather Depiction Chart
- This booklet gives an overview of weather depiction charts as they relate to aviation. According to the scope notes, it includes information on "The ceiling and visibility at specific locations and the areas of IFR and VFR weather conditions." The text also has self-evaluation questions printed throughout, with the answers printed on the last page.
- [Taken From North Oak]
- This information is printed on the back of photograph: "Taken from the North Oak and N. E. 3rd. Street looking North May 28, 1975 by A.F. Weaver." Businesses that are visible in the photograph are, in order: The Crazy Water Hotel, Community Aerial Cable Company, Bennett's Office Supply and The Grand Theater.
- The Wolters Trumpet (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 47, Ed. 1 Friday, May 27, 1966
- Weekly newspaper from Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army and civilian personnel at Fort Wolters along with advertising.
- The Wolters Trumpet (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 46, Ed. 1 Friday, May 20, 1966
- Weekly newspaper from Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army and civilian personnel at Fort Wolters along with advertising.
- The Fort Wolters Trumpet (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, May 12, 1967
- Weekly newspaper from Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army and civilian personnel at Fort Wolters along with advertising.
- The Fort Wolters Trumpet (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, May 5, 1967
- Weekly newspaper from Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army and civilian personnel at Fort Wolters along with advertising.
- The Wolters Trumpet (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, May 6, 1966
- Weekly newspaper from Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army and civilian personnel at Fort Wolters along with advertising.
- The Fort Wolters Trumpet (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 47, Ed. 1 Friday, May 26, 1967
- Weekly newspaper from Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army and civilian personnel at Fort Wolters along with advertising.
- The Wolters Trumpet (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, May 13, 1966
- Weekly newspaper from Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army and civilian personnel at Fort Wolters along with advertising.
- The Fort Wolters Trumpet (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 46, Ed. 1 Friday, May 19, 1967
- Weekly newspaper from Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army and civilian personnel at Fort Wolters along with advertising.
- Palo Pinto County Advance (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 47, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 7, 1964
- Weekly newspaper from Mineral Wells, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 80, No. 46, Ed. 1 Friday, May 10, 1957
- A weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that included local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- Palo Pinto County Star (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 89, No. 48, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 25, 1966
- A weekly newspaper from Mineral Wells, Texas that included local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- Palo Pinto County Star (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 102, No. 47, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 10, 1979
- A weekly newspaper from Mineral Wells, Texas that included local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- Palo Pinto Advance-Star (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 103, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 20, 1976
- A weekly newspaper from Mineral Wells, Texas that included local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- Palo Pinto Advance-Star (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 102, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 13, 1976
- A weekly newspaper from Mineral Wells, Texas that included local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- Brazos Tributary (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 25, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 2, 1970
- Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas covering news from Palo Pinto County along with advertising.
- Gordon Weekly Courier. (Gordon, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 41, Ed. 1 Friday, May 20, 1887
- Weekly newspaper from Gordon, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
- The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 45, Ed. 1 Friday, May 4, 1945
- Weekly newspaper from Camp Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army personnel at Camp Wolters.
- The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 48, Ed. 1 Friday, May 25, 1945
- Weekly newspaper from Camp Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army personnel at Camp Wolters.
- The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 47, Ed. 1 Friday, May 18, 1945
- Weekly newspaper from Camp Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army personnel at Camp Wolters.
- The Longhorn (Camp Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 46, Ed. 1 Friday, May 11, 1945
- Weekly newspaper from Camp Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army personnel at Camp Wolters.
- The Tattler (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 18, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 15, 1928
- Student newspaper from Mineral Wells High School in Mineral Wells, Texas that includes local and school news along with advertising.
- The Tattler (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 12, Ed. 1 Friday, May 8, 1931
- Student newspaper from Mineral Wells High School in Mineral Wells, Texas that includes local and school news along with advertising.
- The Tattler (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 17, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 21, 1930
- Student newspaper from Mineral Wells High School in Mineral Wells, Texas that includes local and school news along with advertising.
- Mineral Wells Index (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 07, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 14, 2014
- Daily newspaper from Mineral Wells, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
- Mineral Wells Index (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 11, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 20, 2014
- Daily newspaper from Mineral Wells, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
- Mineral Wells Index (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 18, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 29, 2014
- Daily newspaper from Mineral Wells, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
- Mineral Wells Index (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 15, Ed. 1 Sunday, May 25, 2014
- Daily newspaper from Mineral Wells, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
- Mineral Wells Index (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 10, Ed. 1 Sunday, May 18, 2014
- Daily newspaper from Mineral Wells, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
- Mineral Wells Index (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 22, 2014
- Daily newspaper from Mineral Wells, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
- Mineral Wells Index (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 08, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 15, 2014
- Daily newspaper from Mineral Wells, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
- Mineral Wells Index (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 02, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 7, 2014
- Daily newspaper from Mineral Wells, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
- Mineral Wells Index (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 17, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 28, 2014
- Daily newspaper from Mineral Wells, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.