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- Pumpville
I'm one of Pumpville's former residents. In 1963, I was 9 years
old and was in 3rd grade. My family got stuck in Pumpville and
the three kids were bussed to a two-room schoolhouse in Langtry.
In 1963, the town had around 50 residents, the old crank phones
actually worked, and there was a post-office/general store with
an old gas pump with the glass bowl on top (alas, it didn't work
even then). When we moved there (due to car trouble), we lived
in the not-even-then-used schoolhouse behind the old Baptist church.
Soon, a house became available complete with some broken-down
cars, an outhouse, and even a real hand pump outside for water.
We used kerosene lamps for lighting, as well.
Since moving from Pumpville, I've visited it thrice; once in 1982,
once again in 2000, and a third time in 2002 with a friend.
When I visited in 1982, the church was closed with many of the
windows either broken out or boarded up. There was one double-wide
mobile set up in a lot adjacent to the old general store. The
old schoolhouse behind the church was in similar condition (actually
I do remember that there were two small buildings. not just one).
The general store was closed and in a sorry state. When visiting
there in 2000, the general store looked like a tornado had hit
it. I explored a bit and saw evidence of where the phone company
and post office had been. The trailer was gone, but lo...the church
had been totally remodeled, a surprise since there seemed to be
nobody in the area to attend it. I'm guessing people living in
nearby Langtry, a small town with a LOT of history, notably the
"Jersey Lilly" saloon and more in the fantastic tourist information
center, would likely be attendees. In 2002, it was in similar
condition. Incidentally, the old two-room schoolhouse in Langtry
was still standing in 2002, but was closed down. I'm sure nothing
has changed. I even saw the old merry-go-round in the former playground.
Amazing. - Gil Davis, May 31, 2004
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Wart Removal
Use clear finger nail polish to cover warts. It stops them from
breathing and they die within 2 weeks. This is why duct tape and
other covers work. Finger nail polish is less noticeable and stays
on longer. Please note that it doesn't kill the virus itself.
- BLS, May 28, 2004
- Wart
Removal
I didn't see this remedy on your website, but it truly works...
My husband and I each have a few warts here and there. The ONLY
thing that has worked to take warts away has been to use a piece
of silver duct tape. You just need a piece big enough to stick
over the wart. Keep it there all the time - changing the tape
daily.
I guess there is something in the duct tape that our systems don't
like and so our immune system reacts to the sight of the duct
tape, thus reacting to the virus of the wart as well.
When my doctor saw my warts on my foot (I was being treated for
an ingrown toenail) she even suggested using duct tape. I have
also read about the cure in a home-remedy book.
It does take weeks to work and takes longer to work on plantar
warts, but it works and it is simple and CHEAP! - S Jensen, May
28, 2004
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Bridges - Denton County Iron Bridges
Hi, just wanted to say I like your site! I'm a big fan of old
roads, old bridges, old towns churches etc, so your site is a
great way for me to plan road trips! Your bridge page is great,
but you should hve a link to Denton County's historic iron bridges:
http://dentoncounty.com/dept/main.asp?Parent=126&Link=128
My buddies and I often use them to string together a bike ride
on county roads - we can cover 5-10 in one ride, depending on
the route. - All the best, Scott Braden, Richardson TX, May 24,
2004
- Toyah
- Thank you!
I'd driven through around 1991 in the middle of the night and
stopped in (unsuccessfully looking for a bathroom!). A few years
later, I spent some time taking pictures, wandering into the old
bank (the safe area was still visible) and going through the Mesquite
Town. I was intrigued with the town and am glad to have the opportunity
to learn more about it. It looked like a wondeful place to have
grown up. Thank you again for taking the time to set up the web
site! - Greg Moore, May 25, 2004
- Town
Names - There is for sure, Earth, TX between Sudan and
Hereford. There are also old town signs for: Circle Back – W.
Texas Pep – W. Texas Happy is on the Interstate between Lubbock
and Amarillo. Amherst between Sudan and Littlefield. Whitharrel
is between Littlefield and Levelland. Just thought I’d drop you
a line, nice site, I was getting a kick out the town names. I
was born in Muleshoe and lived a better part of my life in West
Texas. Thanks - Corey Shank, May 24, 2004
- Nacogdoches
claims to be the oldest town in Texas, using 1716 as the date.
Now, the Dallas Morning News Texas Almanac and the Univ Texas
Handbook of Texas, on line, say it t'aint so. They say Ysleta
and Socorro of ElPaso
were est. ~ 1680-2, which is an earlier date even using public
school math. I suspect there's some 'school pride' in this Nacogdoches-ites
claim, but is there a real, non-tall-tale truth for claiming to
be the oldest? Or maybe Mr.
Bowman has this covered somewhere? - J R Overton, May 04,
2004
- Big
Bend Area - The area code for all of Big Bend is now 432.
This would include: Alpine,
Marfa, Marathon,
Ft. Davis,
Presidio, Terlingua
& Balmorhea.
I realize you are busy but when you get the chance could you please
make the corrections. Thanks for all your efforts, and a great
site! - Sincerely, Lisa Nugent, Assistant Director Alpine Chamber
of Commerce
- Mackay
Update - Since I took these pictures the trading post
building has been pressure washed to remove the vines. Other work
has been done on the inside of the building apparently. Your e-magazine
is neat. - Thanks, Ken Rudine, May 03, 2004 5:09 AM
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