[1935 Income Tax Return for Boyce Ditto]
Date: 1936-02-20
Creator: unknown
Description: Individual U.S. income tax return for Boyce Ditto for 1935.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
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American Legion Drum and Bugle Corp at 1933 Convention in Chicago
Date: 1933-10
Creator: unknown
Description: Drum and Bugle Corps of Mineral Wells' Ferris Anderson Post No. 75 attending the American Legion National Convention at the Hotel Majestic in Chicago, Illinois, October 2-5, 1933. (Note: The American Legion provided the following names that go with the picture: David Burnswick, Director; Paul Grable, Drum Major; Tommie Burns, Trumpet; James W. Calvert, Trumpet; E.M. Davidson, Trumpet; Lawrence Davis, Trumpet; Sam Goldman, Trumpet; Jack Armstrong, Trumpet; Bob Echols, Clarinet; ? Davidson, Clarinet; Lloyd Kendall, Clarinet; Bob Irvine, Clarinet; ? Brady, Piccolo; Arly ? Bolfour, S. Drums, B. Drums; Dan Raeffell, Bass; W.E. Davis, Bass; Roy Prince, Trombone; Vaughan Davis, Trombone; ? Trombone; Franz Schubert, Baritone; Alex Pavlovsky, Horn; W. W. Woodward. Horn; George Oliver, Horn; Bill Chancellor, Color Bearer; W.H.H. Smith, Color Bearer; Allan Wallace, Color Guard; George Barber, Color Guard; This band was state champions three times.)
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[Crazy Crystals]
Date: 1930 - 1939
Creator: unknown
Description: Men and women packaging Crazy Water Crystals. Mineral Water was evaporated and the resulting crystal deposits were packaged in various sizes and shipped throughout the United States. Written on back of this photo is "Pkg Crazy Crystals 1930's" and the name, Buster
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[Crazy Fiz]
Date: 1930 - 1939
Creator: unknown
Description: During the heyday of the Mineral Wells Health Industry, products were developed to satisfy the public's search for health. One of these was Crazy Fiz. Carbon Dioxide, under pressure, was introduced into mineral water to create a "sparkling water" drink labeled "Crazy Fiz." Women in this photo at the Crazy Water Crystal plant are packaging Crazy Fiz for distribution. On the back of the photo is printed "Crazy Fiz 1930's."
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
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Crazy Park Entrance
Date: 1938
Creator: unknown
Description: Entrance to Crazy Park, Mineral Wells, Texas, in 1938. Earlier this park was part of the Gibson Pavilion and Park in the 700 block of NW 2nd Ave. It was located a the block south of the Crazy Water Crystals plant, built in 1919. The property now (2008) belongs to, and is occupied by, the First Christian Church.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
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Crazy Radio Theatre
Date: c. 1933
Creator: unknown
Description: The Crazy Radio Theatre broadcast from the lobby of the Crazy Hotel in Mineral Wells over the Texas Quality Network. (A. F. Weaver, "Time Was...") The show was originated to sell "Crazy Water Crystals." Identified are Hal Collins (Manager of the Crazy Hotel), Paul, Ludy, Dick, Jake, Slim. Note early 12-string steel guitar held by Paul.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
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[Crazy Sign]
Date: c. 1936
Creator: unknown
Description: This picture of the Crazy Hotel sign, looking east with the Baker Hotel in the background, was colorized by Mr. A.F. Weaver. The Crazy Sign was constructed in 1933 in the center of Mineral Wells and spanned Hubbard St. (US 180) at its intersection with Oak Ave. It was quite a landmark since it was one of only two signs allowed by the Texas Department of Transportation to cross a highway maintained by the State. The sign was torn down on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1958. The urgency of its removal during the Holiday Season was not explained and never quite understood by the general public. It was sold for scrap some time later.
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[Crazy Water Bottling Company]
Date: 1930 - 1939
Creator: unknown
Description: Note on back of photo states, "Crazy Fiz, 1930's." Apparently a section of the Crazy Water Bottling Company where carbonization of the mineral water converted it to a "Crazy Fiz", similar to the popular carbonated soft drinks of the day. Here it was also bottled and packaged for shipment.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
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[Crazy Water Co. Railroad Cars]
Date: 1930
Creator: unknown
Description: Men are loading boxes of Crazy Crystals onto railroad box cars. In response to demand created by radio advertising, Crazy Water Crystals were shipped nationwide. This scene is typical of boxcar loading activity to meet the demand for "instant Mineral Water." Printed on back of photo Loading Crazy Crazy Crystals 1930.
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[Crazy Water Sign]
Date: c. 1933
Creator: unknown
Description: This is a post card of the sign. The Crazy sign was constructed in 1933 over East Hubbard St., (US Highway 180) in the center of Mineral Wells. It was quite a landmark since it was one of only two signs allowed to span a Highway maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation. The sign was torn down on December 24, 1958 and later salvaged for scrap. Information taken from A.F. Weavers "Time Was" pg. 30.
Holding Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library
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