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09/08/2026

Mineral Wells in the Papers

Fort Worth Daily Democrat, November 25, 1881

The Palo Pinto mineral wells are attracting considerable attention, and we understand lots are being sold out there very rapidly. Some of our citizens have invested, and intend erecting cottages there to be used as summer resorts. The curative properties of the water are said to be almost marvelous.

08/31/2026

Mineral Wells in the Papers

The Dallas Daily Herald, November 24,1881
Mr. J. F. Elliott returned last night from a visit to Mineral Wells City, Palo Pinto county, and reports an Aladdin-like growth there. He was informed by Rev. Mr. Barber, now residing there, that that place has grown since the 24th of September, two months ago, from one solitary house to now nearly two hundred buildings; and from a population of less than ten persons then to [some] 700 at present. Remarkable cures of [vario]us diseases are being effected, and peo[ple are] continuing to flock in from all quar[ters. Town] lots worth only $10 a piece in Sep[tember a]re now bringing from $100 to $250…

08/24/2026

Another “donkey party” riding up East Mountain. The text reads Clarke WBW Calvary at Mineral Wells Texas.

08/24/2026

Mineral Wells in the Papers

Paradise Messenger (Paradise, Texas) November 11, 1881

The Mineral Wells of Palo Pinto county are very popular, in this section, for their curative properties; and many of our citizens will ere long resort to them to obtain medicinal relief for their various ailments. Among those who will early go to the Wells are Messrs. Feltner, E. P. Kirby, C. J. Odom and a little son of Mr. A. L. Jones.

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08/21/2026

All dressed up for a ride up East Mountain. Donkey rides were a popular past time in Mineral Wells’ heyday as a Health & Pleasure resort.

08/18/2026

This one has me puzzled because it basically says “Mineral Wells…may have the same success as that of the Mineral Wells” which doesn’t make sense. The news article, however, illustrates how the fame of Mineral Wells was growing; even in its first year.

The Graham Leader, November 11, 1881

Mineral Wells, the new town in Palo Pinto county, is growing rapidly. Quite a town has sprung into existence within a few months on account of the medicinal properties of the water discovered there. From what we can learn, we are led to believe that the mineral water at this place might be used with the same success as that of the Mineral Wells, as it is in every respect the same character of water.

08/14/2026

The craziest people in Mineral Wells, Texas.

Must be the water. 🤷‍♀️

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Fort Worth Star Telegram, October 22, 1924

“Scenes of the ceremonies at which the last brick on the Bankhead Highway between Fort Worth and Mineral Wells was laid, prior to the formal opening of the highway Tuesday. A crowd of 500 witnessed the laying of the last brick—a gold one—by Former Mayor Lycurgus Smith, Mineral Wells. A much larger crowd attended the formal opening Tuesday, which was celebrated with a big barbecue and celebration near Mineral Wells. Upper left, Former Mayor Smith is speaking at the brick-laying ceremony, saying: “I stand just about half-way between Washington and San Diego on what will be the first paved highway across the Nation.” Next is A. E. Firman, road builder (left) and Ray Leeman, manager of the Mineral Wells Chamber of Commerce. On the right, L. E. Seaman, president of the Mineral Wells chamber, is greeting Smith. Below, Former Mayor Smith is laying the gold-plated brick.”